Whitman Stories
April 2, 2025
Former National Park Service Director Chuck Sams to Address Whitman’s Class of 2025
Enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and former Director of the National Park Service, Chuck Sams will speak at Whitman College’s 2025 commencement ceremony on May 25.
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April 1, 2025
Novelist & Poet Idra Novey to Make Virtual Visit to Whitman College
Author of “Take What You Need” and “Soon and Wholly” Idra Novey will appear virtually and answer questions for Whitman’s Visiting Writers Reading Series on April 3. Her work examines identity, resilience, and the power of art and language to transcend boundaries.
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March 31, 2025
‘Sojourning to Freedom’ Panel Elevates Black Women’s Voices
The panel event, organized by Whitman College Black faculty members during Women’s History Month, sought to highlight the contributions of Black women to their research, theories, classrooms and lives.
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March 27, 2025
Whitman Staff & Student Earn ‘39 Under 39’ Honors
Social Media Specialist Esmeralda Marin, Equipment Coordinator Alan Saldana and senior Philosophy major Ada Adler were among those chosen for the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin’s 2025 “39 Under 39” list, which honors young leaders in the Walla Walla community.
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March 26, 2025
Extra Innings for Whitman Student-Athletes in Grad School
When the pandemic upended the world, it capsized college sports too, but years later, many student-athletes got a second chance to compete—in graduate school. Meet five former Blues who are using the lessons they learned at Whitman to advance and thrive in their graduate studies, sports and life.
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March 24, 2025
Meet the Intern: Growing as a Teacher & Inspiring Young Eaters
Through a summer internship with the Walla Walla Valley Farm to School program, Anna Gustafson ’25 turned gardens into classrooms, where kids discovered the joy of growing food, caring for the environment and building community.
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March 19, 2025
Whitman Student-Faculty Team Stages ‘Illuminating’ Play in Peru
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.
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March 18, 2025
Whitman Science Night Inspires Young Minds
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.
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March 17, 2025
Found at Whitman: Unexpected Opportunities & Sneaky Skills [Video]
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.
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March 14, 2025
Inspiring the Next Generation of Watson Fellows
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.
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March 12, 2025
Longtime Supporters Amy Ly ’06 & Steven Ly ’07 Found Their Match in Whitman
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.
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March 10, 2025
‘Singing for Justice’ Spotlights Career of Whitman Alum
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.
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