Whitman Stories
February 26, 2025
Through the Lens: Power & Privilege
Each year since 2013, Whitman College students, faculty and staff have gathered for the Power & Privilege Symposium—a unique opportunity to center important conversations about structural oppression. Take a look back at this year’s remarkable symposium.
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February 25, 2025
Korin Baker ’25 Breaks Whitman Career Scoring Record
History was made a week ago at a Whitman College women’s basketball game. Less than two minutes into the second half, Korin Baker ’25 stepped to the free throw line and became Whitman women’s basketball’s all-time leading scorer. The Blues will be seeking their fourth NWC Tournament title this weekend.
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February 24, 2025
Whitman College Celebrates Black History Month
Whitman College honored Black History Month with a diverse lineup of events, from discussions on social justice and historical erasure to artistic showcases and community-building events.
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February 21, 2025
Curiosity & Connection Fuel Senior Eyleen Menchú Tuy’s Global Education
Deep curiosity and determination have taken Eyleen Menchú Tuy ’25 around the world—from her roots in Guatemala to boarding school in Costa Rica to studying in Walla Walla. As she prepares to graduate, she reflects on the value of finding community wherever she goes.
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February 19, 2025
Making the Move to Whitman as a Transfer Student
After taking classes at community colleges, Lu Austin ’27, Ricky Gonzalez ’26 and Jesse Grubb enrolled at Whitman College, where they found welcoming people and easy-to-access resources supporting them through the transition.
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February 18, 2025
Whitman Alum Family Nurtures a Sustainable Forest in Oregon’s Willamette Valley
For the Deumling family, the Zena Forest is a beloved home, a thriving business and the heart of a multigenerational mission to protect a vibrant ecosystem.
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February 18, 2025
Featured Video: Celebrating One Year of Upward Together
In October 2023, we gathered in the heart of campus to launch Whitman College’s most ambitious campaign yet: Upward Together. Watch a year-one update on what your gifts are doing and read highlights from an amazing year of impact.
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February 18, 2025
Fast 5 With Elisabeth Mermann-Jozwiak
New Provost and Dean of the Faculty Elisabeth Mermann-Jozwiak shares what drew her to Whitman College and what she sees on the horizon for Whitman academics.
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February 13, 2025
Super Seniors: Student-Athletes Making Their Fifth Year Count
This year, five Blues student-athletes who started college in 2020 opted to use their extra year of NCAA eligibility to stay on at Whitman College and pursue unique opportunities—on the court, on the field and in the classroom.
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February 12, 2025
Power & Privilege Welcomes Keynote Speaker Fatimah Hossaini
Renowned artist and activist Fatimah Hossaini will deliver a keynote address at Whitman College’s 2025 Power & Privilege Symposium, using art to challenge stereotypes, redefine narratives, and spotlight resilience and resistance through Afghan women’s stories.
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February 10, 2025
New Scholarship Honors Longtime Whitman Advocates John Bogley ’85 & Shauna Lilly Bogley ’83
Jim Dow ’71 and Natalie Meacham established the John and Shauna Lilly Bogley Scholarship Endowment to honor the couple’s years of service to Whitman College.
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February 5, 2025
With New Partnership, Whitman Expands Access for Talented Students
Whitman College has joined forces with Matriculate, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping high-achieving, historically marginalized students navigate the path to higher education. As part of the collaboration, Whitman will meet the full demonstrated financial need of two or more Matriculate High School Fellows annually.
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