Whitman Stories
July 29, 2024
Transferring to Whitman—the Right Move for Luke Samuels ’24
Luke Samuels made the journey from a large state school to a close-knit community at Whitman College. Explore how he found his passion in Computer Science and music, and why transferring to Whitman was the right move for him.
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July 25, 2024
Whitman College Celebrates National Intern Day
Today, on National Intern Day, Whitman College is celebrating the ongoing success of the Whitman Internship Grant (WIG) program—a competitive grant that provides funding to Whitman students who secure or build an unpaid internship opportunity.
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July 19, 2024
A Sweet Tradition: Whitman Sends Walla Walla Sweet Onions to New Students
Every summer, new Whitman College students are welcomed with a gift of Walla Walla Sweet Onions in a tradition that has been enjoyed by Whitties since 1992.
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July 18, 2024
Cloepfil Discusses Memoir on Professional Soccer Career in New York Magazine
Before coming to Whitman to join the women's soccer coaching staff and teach writing, Georgia Cloepfil played professional soccer internationally. In this New York Magazine interview about her new memoir, "The Striker and the Clock," she discusses the interaction of art and athletics.
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July 16, 2024
Whitman College Geology Department Rocks Spokane Conference
In May, the Whitman College Geology Department made a strong appearance at the 2024 Joint Cordilleran and Rocky Mountain Section Meeting hosted by the Geological Society of America (GSA) in Spokane.
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July 12, 2024
Whitman Students & Grads Awarded Prestigious Fellowships & Opportunities
In the last 15 years, more than 500 Whitman students have earned prestigious fellowships and grants. This year was no different, with over a dozen successful applicants who excelled in the areas of academic achievement, leadership and community engagement/service.
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July 9, 2024
Whitman Receives $10.5 Million Estate Commitment
Whitman College receives a substantial unrestricted bequest from a loyal alumnus and his wife.
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July 3, 2024
CTUIR Students Earn Full Scholarships to Whitman College
Three Native American students received the Šináata Scholarship created in partnership by Whitman College and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.
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July 1, 2024
Econ-Math Major Awarded Projects for Peace Grant for Work in Kenya Market
Whitman College sophomore Maryanne Ndung’u ’26 has been awarded $10,000 from the Projects for Peace program, which enables students to develop innovative, community-centered projects addressing critical issues around the world.
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June 27, 2024
Whitman College Board of Trustees Appoints Two New Members
Kirsten Adams Gable ’01 and Cecilia Kang ’94 are the newest members of the Whitman College Board of Trustees, joining July 1, 2024.
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June 26, 2024
Strain Talks Bread in The Wall Street Journal
Breadmaking in America changed dramatically during the industrial revolution. Aaron Strain, Professor of Politics and author of "White Bread: A Social History of the Store-Bought Loaf," discusses that history with The Wall Street Journal.
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June 20, 2024
Whitman Students Head West for Summer Research Programs
This summer, four Whitman students will travel to Washington’s coast to participate in two respected summer research programs: one focused on marine biology and one on cancer research.
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