Student Internship Stories
In the Career and Community Engagement Center, we believe in learning by doing. The Whitman Internship Grant (WIG) program provides students with invaluable hands-on experience across various industries, both in the U.S. and across the globe. In this series, we’ll share inspiring stories from students who have leveraged the WIG to explore work in tech startups, environmental organizations, art galleries, public health initiatives, and more. Discover how these internships are shaping students' futures and how you, too, can benefit from this incredible opportunity.

April 18, 2024
Shaping Future Leaders
Linnea Morris interned at Global Arena Research Institute (GARI) during the Summer of 2024 through the Whitman Internship Grant program.
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October 26, 2023
Diving into Aquatic Research
Henry Anderson interned at the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) Lab at Walla Walla Community College.
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October 5, 2023
Climbing New Heights
Sofia Del Fiol interned at Friends Rock during the Fall of 2023 through the Whitman Internship Grant program.
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August 10, 2023
Empowering All Abilities
Sile Surman interned at The Walla Walla County Department of Community Health during the Summer of 2023 through the Whitman Internship Grant program.
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August 8, 2023
Bridging the Gap
Terence Mahlatini interned at Uncommon during the Summer of 2023 through the Whitman Internship Grant program.
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August 3, 2023
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Zach Arend interned at The Denver Museum of Nature and Science during the Summer of 2023 through the Whitman Internship Grant program.
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August 1, 2023
Empowering Immigrants
Sasha Morgan interned at Hand in Hand Immigration Services during the Summer of 2023 through the Whitman Internship Grant program.
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August 1, 2023
Exploring Mental Health and Diversity
Jessica Hernandez-Luis interned at The Culture, Diversity, and Health Lab at the University of Washington during the Summer of 2023 through the Whitman Internship Grant program.
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July 31, 2023
Unraveling Neuroscience
Zola Lungershausen interned at Oregon Health and Science University during the Summer of 2023 through the Whitman Internship Grant program.
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July 28, 2023
Advocating for Global Change
Tayva Anderson interned at The Borgen Project during the Summer of 2023 through the Whitman Internship Grant program.
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July 24, 2023
Transforming Urban Energy Systems
Ryan Margolis interned at Sustainable energy Positive and zero cARbon communitieS in Freiburg, Germany during the Summer of 2023 through the Whitman Internship Grant program.
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July 24, 2023
New Beginnings on the Farm
Margaret Tookey interned at Welcome Table Farm during the Summer of 2023 through the Whitman Internship Grant program.
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