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July 7, 2021

Whitman Alumni Association Welcomes New Board Member and Officers

Adam Delgado ’12, Evan Jones ’97 and Dennis McNair ’67 are serving new roles on the board.
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July 6, 2021

How Ian MacGowan ’61 Lobbied for Change

Ian MacGowan ’61 played a key role in lowering the voting age to 18.
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June 29, 2021

Associate Professor of Sociology Alissa Cordner Advocates More Medical Screening with PFAS Exposure

For people with elevated exposure to a class of toxic chemicals known as PFAS, commonly found in drinking water as well as consumer products with nonstick, waterproof or stain-resistant properties, medical screenings for conditions associated with PFAS may allow for early identification of indicators of disesase. PFAS exposure is linked to health issues including liver and kidney effects, damage to the immune system, several types of cancer, thyroid effects, reproductive harm, and developmental abnormalities.
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June 21, 2021

Alumni Association Announces 2021 Award Recipients

The awards recognize alumni who exemplify outstanding achievement in their careers, communities, or through service to Whitman College.
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June 14, 2021

Steve Hammond '79 Honors Enslaved Forebears in Historic Visit to Arlington House

The Robert E. Lee Memorial, Arlington House, reopened after an extensive overhaul by the National Park Service. Descendants of both the confederate general and enslaved people who once lived and labored on the estate came together to mark the occasion. "I get emotional talking about it," Hammond said. "It's a very powerful opportunity to bring people together and try to make a difference and a better world."
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June 9, 2021

Brendan Dunlap ’19 Challenges Fashion Gender Binary Through Self-Expression

While still a student at Whitman, he began questioning what felt like the arbitrary division between men's and women's clothing, embracing styles that would traditionally be considered feminine. “I now dress completely for fun,” said Dunlap, who identifies as a queer man and advocates for gender fluidity as part of this year’s Levi’s “All Pronouns All Love” Pride campaign.
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May 27, 2021

Watch: Scenes from Whitman’s Class of 2021 Commencement

View clips from Whitman’s 135th Commencement.
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May 26, 2021

Whitman College Names New Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion

John Johnson, Ph.D., has been appointed Whitman College’s new vice president for diversity and inclusion after a nationwide search.
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May 25, 2021

Grand Finales: Senior Thesis Art Show Explores ‘Still Life’

The graduating Whitman College studio art majors concluded their studies with a final thesis exhibition, “STILL LIFE: Senior Thesis 2021.”
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Graduates listening to student speaker Lauren Rhodes ’21 during commencement
May 23, 2021

Whitman College’s 2021 Commencement Ceremony

A recap of Whitman College's 135th Commencement ceremony, Sunday, May 23, 2021, with photos from the event.
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May 20, 2021

Associate Professor of Art History & Visual Culture Studies Matt Reynolds Moderates Confluence Project Event

“Along the Columbia River: Maya Lin and the Confluence Project,” will be on view through Dec. 15 at Whitman College’s Maxey Museum and online.
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Portrait of Lauren Rhodes
May 19, 2021

Lauren Rhodes ’21 Serves Dual Commencement Roles

Whitman College student Lauren Rhodes was chosen as both the senior class speaker and banner designer for the 2021 commenencement ceremony.
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