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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

 

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Greatest Need

Support the college’s highest priorities.

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Scholarship & Student Aid

Assist talented students from all socioeconomic backgrounds.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Make a difference for initiatives that positively impact inclusion and belonging.

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Academic Excellence

Promote teaching, learning and innovative curriculum.

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Internships

Sponsor student opportunities outside the classroom.

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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

Janet Green Hunter stands next to the open door of a vehicle where Richard Hunter is seated

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 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 ³Ô¹ÏÍø students with research and internship opportunities in preparation for a strong graduate launch.
February 11, 2026

Noah Henry-Darwish stands in front of a rocky cliff wall

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