The Campaign for Whitman College
Upward Together: The Campaign for Whitman College
Rising to the challenge
Pursuing Our Highest Peak Yet
The Upward Together campaign is a compelling and collective effort to elevate and enhance a Whitman College education for generations of students—tomorrow's thinkers, leaders and changemakers. It’s time to build on Whitman’s historic strengths while seizing new opportunities before us. Join us as we move Whitman forward and go upward, together.
Our Priorities
Together, we will expand access and affordability; magnify academic excellence and distinction; foster a vibrant campus community; advance diversity, equity and inclusion; and launch strong graduates into meaningful careers.
A bold pledge to meet the full financial need of all Whitman students—opening our doors wider to the most talented, motivated and deserving.
Academic Excellence & Distinction
A commitment to advancing academic programs, student-faculty research and experiential learning that will inspire students to choose Whitman and prepare them for great futures.
A historic investment in residential life, community-building, wellness and athletics to ensure that students connect and flourish.
Advancing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
A dedicated focus on programs that foster diversity, inclusion and belonging so that all members
of our community thrive.
Strong Graduate Launches for All Students
A heightened effort to help students explore careers, find their passions and create opportunities for postgraduate success and impact.
A collective endeavor to meet our students’ immediate needs.
Real-Time Progress
Junior-Senior Residential Village Live Web Cams
Thanks to generous support, construction of Whitman’s Junior-Senior Residential Village is underway. Harvey, Robart and Stegner Halls will provide apartment-style housing for 212 students, featuring modern amenities and community spaces. Stay up-to-date with live webcams capturing progress, with updates posted three times a day.
Join Our Campaign
We’re Getting There Together
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Our Goal
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Dollars Raised
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Total Donors
Stories of Impact
New Endowment To Help More Students Enjoy the Full Whitman Experience
A generous gift from an anonymous donor has launched the Baker Family Whitman Experience Fund, which will help students access activities like the Outdoor Program, sorority and fraternity life, field trips and more.
Alums Charlie & Patti Nelson Honor Whitman Icons With Outdoor Program Gift
With their new endowment, Charlie Nelson ’83 and Patti Hankel Nelson ’85 are helping to ensure continuous financing for the Bob Carson Outdoor Program Fund, which aims to make outdoor adventures financially accessible to all Whitman students.
Story & Magazine Topics
Laura Sanchez ’07: Creating Impact Through Research
As a Whitman undergraduate, Laura Sanchez ’07 found a passion for chemistry that was nurtured through hands-on research experience and one-on-one interactions with faculty. Today, she runs her own research lab at UC Santa Cruz.
Sueli Gwiazdowski ’24: A Strong Voice for Equity & Peace
Sueli Gwiazdowski ’24 was a relentless resource for uplifting diversity, equity and inclusion across campus during her time at Whtiman. Now, she says peacebuilding is her life’s work and she’s committed to building a better world through the law and advocacy.
Matthias Argenyi ’18: Financing Social Change
As a child of immigrants, Matthias Argenyi ’18 always knew he wanted to positively impact people in need. The Economics-Mathematics major channeled his passion at Whitman to launch a career in finance—focusing on social change. After years in the nonprofit sector, he is now pursuing an MBA at Harvard Business School.
Aisha “Adyiam” Kimbrough ’19: A Voice for Others in the World
Aisha "Adyiam" Kimbrough ’19 found her place working in policy and global studies while at Whitman. Now, at YouthPrise and Minnesota Seeds of Justice, she advocates for others daily in her work.
Anna Allgeyer ’22: A Confident Changemaker
Anna Allgeyer ’22 was passionate about climate causes during her four years at Whitman. As a fellow with the Environmental Protection Agency, she gets to pursue that work daily.
Klaudia Kyjovska ’22: Finding a Future in Finance
Klaudia Kyjovska ’22 started at Whitman with an interest in economics. Now, at Trilogy Search Partners, she works every day with other Whitties to advance people’s dreams.
Grace Fashanu ’22: An Advocate for Thriving Communities
At Whitman, Grace Fashanu was a student-leader building communities grounded in justice for all. Now at the FDIC, she works daily to apply that value in the banking industry.
Cameron Conner ’20: A Catalyst for a Better World
Cameron Conner ’20 was a student leader passionate about making a difference. As a Watson Fellow, Conner examines how communities come together to meet their needs.
Salma Anguiano ’22: A Leader Beyond Borders
Serving as a advocate in her community and at Whitman, Salma Anguaino ’22 is still learning about how to help others near and far.
Juan Pablo Liendo ’21: A Learner Across Boundaries
At Whitman, Juan Pablo Liendo ’21 was a student-leader curious about making impactful change. Now, at the Seattle Foundation he works daily to foster that change.
Arthur Shemitz ’17: A Path to Policymaking
Inspired by policymaking while he was a student, Arthur Shemitz ’17 goes the extra mile to reimagine government at the Centre for Public Impact.
Heather Lovelace ’15: A World-Class Healer
Called to medicine since she stepped foot on campus, Heather Lovelace ’15 works every day toward getting others healthy and moving again.
Tyler Calkin-Low ’09: An Artist & Academic
Now teaching those whose shoes he was once in, Tyler Calkin-Low ’09 continues to build a career in art, drawing inspiration from his Whitman education.
Fifty Under 50
Don Amsbaugh ’91 & Kim Amsbaugh ’90
Don Amsbaugh ’91 and Kim Amsbaugh ’90 met at Whitman College and know what it means to make lifelong connections and memories here. Because of this, they proudly support Whitman through the Upward Together campaign.
Josh Wnuk ’03
Through his giving and service to Whitman, Josh Wnuk ’03 supports the Upward Together campaign’s commitment to Academic Excellence; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; and Access and Affordability.
Drew Shoals ’05
Trustee Drew Shoals ’05 is helping create a more vibrant, inclusive and accessible Whitman through his many years of giving.
