Whitman Stories

In the summer of 2024, Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies Carlos Vargas-Salgado and two student researchers staged the theater production “Camasca” in the heart of Peru’s most Indigenous region, interviewing cast, crew and audience members about its political impact on the Hispanic world.

Several times a year, Whitman faculty and student volunteers bring hands-on science experiences to local elementary schools, making science accessible to children and their families. It’s Whitman Science Night—and it’s one of the community’s most beloved events. Take a look inside.

Join Mary Kampa ’19, a Whitman College neuroscience major now pursuing a doctorate in chiropractic medicine, as she reflects on her transformative college experience and the limitless opportunities in the liberal arts.

Annie Means ’22, Katie Jose ’23, and Cameron Connor ’20 returned to campus in March to talk with current students about the life-changing experience of the Thomas J. Watson Fellowship.

Former Blues tennis players Amy Ly ’06 and Steven Ly ’07 found a top-notch education and the opportunity to pursue the sports they love at Whitman College. It’s why they’ve prioritized giving back to the college ever since.

Faith Petric ’37 used folk music to advocate for progressive causes from the 1930s through the early 2000s. Now her story is told in the documentary “Singing for Justice,” which airs nationwide on PBS this month. Check your local listings for this amazing alum’s story.

On March 11, the Third Space Speaker Series will feature Amanda Nguyen, who drafted the Survivors’ Bill Of Rights Act of 2016 and was nominated for the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize for her activism on behalf of survivors of sexual assault.

Watch Stegner Hall in Whitman College's Junior-Senior Village get its top beam. President Sarah Bolton shares her gratitude for the generous donors—to the Upward Together campaign—who are making this exciting project possible and the dedicated teams who brought this vision to life. She also shares this exciting update with current students—the future residents of the village—which will open in August 2025.

When he’s not teaching a class, Associate Professor of Computer Science John Stratton can be found collaborating on research with colleagues, directing the Whitman College Software Optimization Lab, advising pre-engineering students or helping lead the global software consultancy MulticoreWare.

Now in its second year, Whitman College’s new Brain, Behavior and Cognition (BB&C) program already has 44 declared majors—the first of whom will graduate this spring.

The Blues beat the George Fox Bruins 48-45 to win the Northwest Conference Tournament on Saturday at the Sherwood Center. As tournament champions, the Blues automatically advance to the 2025 NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball Tournament.

In this video, Patrick Leonard ’06 takes us inside Postcard Bookshop, a unique travel bookstore he opened in Portland, Oregon. Step inside the shop and hear how his time at Whitman College shaped Leonard’s passion for global exploration, creativity and the value of a liberal arts education.