Whitman Stories
January 28, 2025
M. Gessen To Deliver The Press in Times of Peril Keynote
Whitman College welcomes esteemed author and opinion columnist for the New York Times M. Gessen to deliver a keynote address about “Censorship, Silence and Resistance” for The Press in Time of Peril series.
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January 27, 2025
Watch Pat Henry in PBS Documentary for Holocaust Remembrance Day
To commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Monday, Jan. 27, PBS is now streaming “Resistance: They Fought Back,” a documentary about Jewish resistance against the Nazis. Cushing Eells Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and Literature Patrick Henry was an academic advisor for the film and appears briefly in it.
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January 24, 2025
A Look Back: Whitman’s Fall Semester in Photos
From the last days of summer to the first frost, the Fall 2024 semester at Whitman College brought amazing experiences and a host of good memories. Enjoy this small sampling of life at Whitman College in Fall 2024.
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January 22, 2025
A Record Number of Whitties Studied Off-Campus in Spring 2024
A record number of Whitman students studied abroad and off-campus in Spring 2024. Now back in Walla Walla, five of those students discuss their transformative experiences.
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January 21, 2025
Whitman & Walla Walla Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day
On Monday, Jan. 20, Whitman College, Walla Walla University and Walla Walla Community College teamed up to offer public events in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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January 15, 2025
‘Whitman Lets People Be People’ [Video]
Dylan Martin ’15 shares his unique Whitman College journey, from falling in love with the campus vibe (and the big, beautiful sky!) to embracing opportunities that shaped him into a well-rounded individual.
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January 10, 2025
Salaguinto Family Internship Endowment Supports & Funds Strong Launches
Beth Long Salaguinto ’88 and David M. Salaguinto Jr. ’87 established the Salaguinto Family Internship Endowment to help ensure that Whitman College students have the opportunity to gain practical experience and grow their professional network.
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December 30, 2024
Cleveland Commons Introduces First Foods Station
In December, Cleveland Commons introduced a first-of-its-kind First Foods station at Whitman College, celebrating the traditional foods of Northwest tribes. Read the Union-Bulletin's coverage of the opening event. (This article is free to the public through Jan. 12, 2025.)
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December 23, 2024
Wellness at Whitman: Creating a Culture of Caring
With resources like Art and Soul, the Wellnest, De-Stress Fest and more, Whitman College is creating opportunities for students to rest, recharge and prioritize their mental well-being.
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December 20, 2024
Checking in With Newman Civic Fellow Adam Simon ’26
Whitman College junior Adam Simon was awarded the 2024–2025 Newman Civic Fellowship for his work with the Buddy Program, which connects Whitman students with community members who have intellectual or developmental disabilities. He discusses his journey exploring social work and making change in his community.
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December 17, 2024
A Holiday Greeting from Whitman College [Video]
Please enjoy this celebration of the holiday spirit with our remarkable students.
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December 16, 2024
Friends From Two Worlds: First-Year International & U.S. Students Share Rooms & Lives
In this photo essay, three pairs of first-year roommates give us a peek into the surprises, challenges and joys of rooming with someone from another country during their first semester at Whitman College.
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