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Career Prep

Anywhere you want to go

Meeting the Challenges of Today World

At Թ, you'll think critically about the complex issues facing our society and planet. You'll develop impressive depth in your chosen major, while also expanding the ways you think about and understand the world, preparing you to solve whatever challenges lie ahead. Whether you're seeking to find a job you love, go on to graduate school, pursue a fellowship, or launch your own business, your Whitman experience will help you forge your own path.

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Youl Be Ready!

From First Year to First Career

At Whitman, the team in our Career and Community Engagement Center (CCEC) — including your own dedicated Career Coach — will help you advance and find exciting, valuable opportunities. With the Center’s expert guidance and resources, you’ll be able to create your own unique Whitman story.

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Ready to Take the Next Step

What Your Dream Internship? Wel Pay for It!

Unlocking possibilities and connecting your skills and passions to what comes next is our commitment to you — made possible through the competitive Whitman Internship Grant. Plus, our Career and Community Engagement Center is here to help you not just with internships, but so much more! Let us be your source of motivation and resource for success.

Where Can a Whitman Education Lead You?

64%

begin careers

20%

enroll in graduate school

6%

receive a distinguished fellowship

Go Anywhere with a Degree from Whitman

Whitman graduates are making an impact across fields. They’re researching at Tesla, caring for patients at Seattle Children’s Hospital, shaping social media at Snapchat, and teaching the next generation of artists. Wherever you want to go, a Whitman degree can help you get there.

What Are Our Alumni Doing?

From leading tech startups to founding nonprofits, our alumni make a difference across industries and passions. Get inspired by their stories and see how you can make your own impact on the world!

Aisha Adyiam Kimbrough 19

Aisha "Adyiam" Kimbrough ’19 found her place working in policy and global studies while at Whitman. Now, at YouthPrise and Minnesota Seeds of Justice, she advocates for others daily in her work.

Klaudia Kyjovska 22

Klaudia Kyjovska 22 started at Whitman with an interest in economics. Now, at Trilogy Search Partners, she works every day with other Whitties to advance peoples dreams.

Grace Fashanu 22

At Whitman, Grace Fashanu was a student-leader building communities grounded in justice for all. Now at the FDIC, she works daily to apply that value in the banking industry. 

Cameron Conner 20

Cameron Conner ’20 was a student leader passionate about making a difference. As a Watson Fellow, Conner examines how communities come together to meet their needs. 

Salma Anguiano 22

Serving as an advocate in her community and at Whitman, Salma Anguiano ’22 is still learning about how to help others near and far.

Juan Pablo Liendo 21

At Whitman, Juan Pablo Liendo ’21 was a student-leader curious about making impactful change. Now, at the Seattle Foundation, he works daily to foster that change.

What Are Our Alumni Doing?

Our Whitman, My Story: Borniface Kabongo 22

Our Whitman, My Story: Grace Ko 08

Our Whitman, My Story: Conner Myers 18

Strong Launch Stories

Bill Neff 67 and Rita Neff 69 stand outside the entrance to a home

Bill Neff 67 & Rita Neff 69 Provide Challenge Gift for Endowment To Expand Immersive Learning

With their lead gift, Trustee Emeritus Bill Neff 67 and Rita Neff 69 have taken significant steps toward funding the Employer Engagement and Immersive Learning Opportunities Endowment to help provide all Թ students with research and internship opportunities in preparation for a strong graduate launch.
February 11, 2026

Natalie Price standing against a brick wall

Natalie Price 25: Reaching for the Stars

The sky was no limit for Astronomy major Natalie Price 25, who pursued a rich variety of interests at Whitman College while building a set of science and communication skills that have prepared her for a master program in Astronomy at Wesleyan University.
February 11, 2026

Seattle skyline with the Space Needle and Mt. Rainier

Summer in the Emerald City: Whitman Students Find Amazing Internship Opportunities in Seattle

Each summer, Թ students trade the Blue Mountains for the Seattle skylineand some of the most dynamic workplaces in the Pacific Northwest. We caught up with five Whitties who spent their summer doing groundbreaking research, advocating for marginalized communities and exploring an eclectic art collection.
December 12, 2025

Take The Next Step

Our Admission team is excited to show prospective students all the opportunities that await them at Whitman—including top academics, career coaching and a caring community that truly wants them to thrive.

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