Whitman is a nationally recognized residential liberal arts college founded in 1882.
Walla Walla, WA
Joined April 2011
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A generous alumni gift is helping create a more accessible and welcoming campus for current and future Whitties. Renovations will include exterior ramps, powered chair lifts and updates designed to improve access for residents.
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Linda Infante Lyons ’81 uses her art to explore identity, history and our connection to the natural world. Her acclaimed paintings draw inspiration from her Alutiiq heritage and experiences that began during her time at Whitman.
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Since 1989, Whitman's One-Act Play Festival has given students the chance to step into multiple creative roles. From writing and directing to costume design and stage management.
Read more about the history of this Whitman tradition: bit.ly/4fZvSCq
A transformative investment in student learning is coming to Whitman!
Whitman College has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the Mellon Foundation to create new hands-on experiences that connect students with community partners across Walla Walla.
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Kicking off the Summer with a change of scenery! With the support of @AlaskaAir we’re able to attend College Horizons and better serve our students – thank you! #Alaska4ICW #AlaskaCarelines
Thrilled to be embarking on a new adventure with @AlaskaAir! Thanks to their support of Whitman College, we are able to reach new heights. #Alaska4ICW #AlaskaCarelines
A HUGE thank you to @AlaskaAir for making our San Francisco Hometown Celebrations possible! Your ongoing support of higher education in Washington is inspiring. #Alaska4ICW #AlaskaCarelines
Some things never change 🏃🏆
Ella Harrington ’28 and John Leier ’74 are separated by half a century, but these runners share the relentless pursuit of excellence that has long defined Whitman’s athletic spirit.
ALT Two athletes are running in a race on a grassy field. Both are wearing running attire with numbered bibs. One athlete's bib reads “WHITMAN,” and the other reads “MONTANA.” Spectators are blurred in the background.
ALT Two athletes are running on a track. One athlete is wearing a jersey with "WHITMAN" written on it, while the other athlete's jersey displays "WHITFIELD." The scene appears to be a competitive race.
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Students from Wa-Hi's English Language Development program experienced an inspiring day of learning & exploration during today's visit to Whitman College. The visit provided valuable exposure to college life while reinforcing the belief postsecondary education is within reach!
Coach Jenn Blomme is in her 26th season leading Whitman’s swim program and her impact goes far beyond the pool. Whitman Swim continues to place among top teams at the NWC Championships and Blomme has been named NWC Coach of the Year a remarkable 15 times!
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ALT The image shows Coach Jen Blomme standing on the pool deck wearing a Whitman College shirt near starting blocks labeled "Blues." Several people in the pool are resting at the edge, smiling and looking up at the person on the deck.
When Ethan Parrish ’14 was a student at Whitman, his classes pushed him to see the connections between science, history and people. Years later, that perspective inspired a documentary that asks bigger questions about how science tells stories.
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ALT An individual operates a large film camera on a tripod atop a rocky cliff overlooking a winding river. The landscape features rugged terrain and sparse vegetation. The scene suggests a natural and serene environment, ideal for capturing scenic footage.
From Whitman’s soccer field to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Estonia, Chloe Young ’22 has excelled across continents since graduating with honors in her double majors of Chinese and Politics.
Learn more about Chloe's path at Whitman and beyond: bit.ly/3PjmaQ5
#Fiftyunder50 Through the Chad W. and Rebecca L. Gray Endowed Scholarship, the Gray's support first-generation college students to follow their passions while pursuing a liberal arts education. #UpwardTogether 🏔️
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Save the date for upcoming Whitman events! 🗓️
⭐[3/11] Phoenix: Whitman at Mariners' Spring Training - 11am
⭐[3/12 and 3/19] Denver & San Francisco: Exploring Immersive Learning - 6pm
Events times are respective to the location's time zone. RSVP here: whitman.edu/alumni/attend-ev…
Mahdee Kirkpatrick ’27, president of Whitman’s Black Student Union, accepted a proclamation from the City of Walla Walla recognizing Black History Month, affirming the importance of celebration and reflection of Black American history in our community.
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Whitman students don’t have to wait for graduate school to do meaningful research. 🏔️🔬
In her Whittie Wisdom blog, Geology & Anthropology double major Elly Rectenwald ’26 shares what it’s like to do undergrad research at Whitman.
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President Bolton and Mateo Car ’28 traveled to Olympia to advocate for student aid and access to higher ed across Washington.
Experiences like this give students like Mateo the opportunity to see how policies affect higher ed while also supporting future generations of students.
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Swimmers and scholars! 🏊📚 Whitman Men’s Swim team ranked second in the country with an impressive 3.79 team GPA and the women's team placed top 20 among D3 schools.
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Whitman students don’t just learn about issues in the world, they actively work to solve them. 🌱
Students help address food insecurity in Walla Walla by supporting food drives, and harvesting surplus produce to reduce food waste.
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Through Whitman’s DIVAS (Digital Imaging and Vision Applications in Science) program, students from across all majors are gaining experience in computational thinking skills early in their college careers.
Meet the first cohort and learn more: bit.ly/4s0HgS9
