The Whitman Fund
Your Gift Can Make an Immediate Impact”And a Lasting One Too.
The Whitman Fund supports our talented students and the college’s greatest needs. You can choose an area of giving that's most meaningful to you.
The Whitman Fund Designations
Greatest Need
Support the college’s highest priorities.
Scholarship & Student Aid
Assist talented students from all socioeconomic backgrounds.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Make a difference for initiatives that positively impact inclusion and belonging.
Academic Excellence
Promote teaching, learning and innovative curriculum.
Internships
Sponsor student opportunities outside the classroom.
Sustainability
Advance a greener campus and more sustainable future.
Traditions Live On
These valuable programs support The Whitman Fund. We’re so grateful to our loyal donors, who give back and help the college and our students move forward.
Your Gifts at Work
Two Champions for Change Create a Lasting Legacy on Whitman Campus
The impact of Dick Hunter ™65 and his late wife, Jan Hunter ™67, on ³Ô¹ÏÍø can™t be measured in dollars. Their generosity has reshaped campus”including the creation of Nancy Serrurier Village.
March 09, 2026
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 ³Ô¹ÏÍø students with research and internship opportunities in preparation for a strong graduate launch.
February 11, 2026
Whitman Connections Continue To Inspire Alum Career, Service & Generosity
For Noah Henry-Darwish ™12, finding one thing to join on campus opened up a world of Whitman connections”and helped him find a rewarding career in higher education.
January 22, 2026