Whitman Stories
May 25, 2021
A Year Like No Other
A year after COVID-19 forced Whitman College to take decisive actions to keep students, faculty and staff safe, we take time to pause and reflect on this historic time.
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May 25, 2021
Character Studies
Middle school Spanish teacher Tiasha Garcia ’96 finds bringing cosplay into the classroom helps get students excited about learning.
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May 25, 2021
Amazing Place
Whitman’s new labyrinth provides a spot for meditation and more.
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May 25, 2021
Fine Fellows
Two Whitman students have been awarded prestigious national fellowships.
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May 25, 2021
Supporting Role
Whitman and Walla Walla YWCA partner to offer services for sexual assault survivors.
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May 25, 2021
Working Towards Just Futures
How Whitman is using its grants from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
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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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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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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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May 17, 2021
Five Things To Know About Commencement 2021
This year’s commencement ceremony will be in person—but only for graduating seniors. Here are more need-to-know facts about Whitman College’s 2021 commencement.
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May 12, 2021
Board of Trustees Chair-Elect Joe Davis '80 Named Top 50 Advocate Executive Role Model
Davis, who is managing director and senior partner, chairman of North America at the Boston Consulting Group, was listed as one of the senior leaders on the 2021 EMpower Advocates Executive Role Models ranking for his efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion.
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