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August 17, 2021

Former Ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker '71 Decries U.S. Pullout

In an interview with senior producer Carol Hills soon after the Taliban swept Kabul, Crocker describes the "wrenching" situation on the ground for Afghans as the U.S. departs.
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August 13, 2021

John Johnson: The Time Is Now

Whitman College’s new VP for Diversity and Inclusion believes the college is ready for change.
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Austin Chiles Brit Moss Beckman Scholar working on Whitman lab
August 11, 2021

Beckman Scholars Advance Scientific Learning Through Summer Research

Rising senior Austin Chiles and Hunter Hansen ’21, the latest recipients of the highly selective Beckman Scholars Award, are working closely with their faculty mentors on 15-month research projects.
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August 9, 2021

Summer Fly-In Goes Virtual

With the pandemic grounding the usual Summer Fly-In, Whitman's orientation program for first-generation/working class (FGWC) students headed to campus via Gather Town.
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Front page of the Princeton review for the best 386 colleges
August 3, 2021

Whitman Is One of America’s Best Colleges, Says 2021 Princeton Review

Whitman College was also named on the Princeton Review's 2021 Best Value and Best for Making an Impact lists.
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July 30, 2021

Daniel Leong ’21 Receives Carlstrom Endowed Award in Japanese Studies

The 2021 Connie Jill Carlstrom Award winner melds passion for Japanese studies, mental health
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July 23, 2021

Whitties Receive Summer Research Internships at Fred Hutch, Mayo Clinic

Whitman College Class of 2022 students Sophia Bigio, Emma Van Deursen, Jhanae Bingham and Rebecca Johnston are gaining valuable paid experience at renowned research institutions.
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July 23, 2021

How Freedom to Delay Declaring a Major Fosters Academic Exploration

As part of its liberal arts mission, Whitman gives students plenty of time to pick a major. Many have no idea how much they will enjoy certain subjects until they try them. According to Provost and Dean of the Faculty Alzada Tipton, being pushed to declare a major too early can sometimes lead to a situation where “We’re denying some students in the name of academic success the experience of exploration.”
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July 15, 2021

Watch: The Sky’s the Limit for Liam Dubay ’21

Hear astronomy and music major Liam Dubay ’21 explain why he chose Whitman College.
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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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