Fifty Under 50 Stories
Fifty Under 50 is a new initiative recognizing emerging leaders in philanthropy. Members are graduates of the class of 1989 or later and have made gifts and pledges exceeding $50,000 to the campaign.
February 6, 2025
Megan Darby Grimes ’98
For Megan Darby Grimes ’98, the opportunity to attend Whitman College was made possible through merit scholarships and need-based financial aid. Now, she is ensuring that future students can access the same transformative education.
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January 29, 2025
Amy Raschella-Oliver ’92 & Russ Oliver ’93
For Amy Raschella-Oliver ’92 and Russ Oliver ’93, a long history of giving back to Whitman College began with honoring and celebrating the life of a dear friend and classmate.
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January 16, 2025
Andy Braff ’00 & Marissa Sprank Braff ’00
Through 22 years of giving, Marissa Sprank Braff ’00 and Andy Braff ’00 have propelled Upward Together’s priorities of Access and Affordability and a Vibrant Campus Community.
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December 12, 2024
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.
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November 22, 2024
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.
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November 15, 2024
Drew Shoals ’05
Trustee Drew Shoals ’05 is helping create a more vibrant, inclusive and accessible Whitman through his many years of giving.
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September 17, 2024
Alexis Hoopes ’01
Alexis Hoopes ’01 supports Upward Together by providing scholarships and aid to students from all backgrounds.
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September 10, 2024
Matt Dittrich ’12
Matt Dittrich ’12 has been giving to Whitman since he became a Whittie—supporting scholarships, greatest need and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
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September 4, 2024
Jason Douangpanya ’98 and Heather Riesen Douangpanya ’98
Jason Douangpanya ’98 and Heather Riesen Douangpanya ’98 pay it forward through Whitman’s one-to-one scholarship match initiative.
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August 12, 2024
Kirsten Adams Gable ’01
Kirsten Adams Gable ’01 has supported Whitman through volunteerism and philanthropy, including 25 years of consecutive giving.
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July 30, 2024
Matt Osborne ’93
A proud Whittie and member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity, Matt Osborne ’93 gives back to Whitman in honor of his late father, George Osborne ’67.
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June 27, 2024
Jason Copeland ’94
In supporting fraternity housing and the Career and Community Engagement Center, Jason Copeland ’94 honors his family tradition of giving back to Whitman.
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