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Whitman Stories

From left: Nancy Mitchell, Riley Cooper, Pat Keef, Ella Shigo and Jackson Garrison smile with arms around each other at the Baker Ferguson Fitness Center

Linked for Life: How Three Whitman Students Saved a Beloved Professor

When Professor Emeritus Pat Keef collapsed at Whitman College fitness center, three students sprang into action. Their quick response and CPR training saved his life. Now, they are advocating for accessible medical training on campus to ensure that others are ready to respond when every second matters.

March 31, 2026

Collage of Seattle landmarks and Whitman students (from left): Pike Place Market, Ellie White, Museum of Pop Culture, Larissa Pforte

³Ô¹ÏÍø Launches Summer in Seattle Program

Whitman new Summer in Seattle program will enhance students™ Seattle internships with a host of immersive learning opportunities like workshops, speakers, networking events, grad school visits and more. Applications are now open!

March 31, 2026

Marika Cartier stands in front of the Hall of Science

Charting a Path to Med School & Beyond at Whitman

³Ô¹ÏÍø surrounds pre-med and pre-health students like Marika Cartier ™26 with a supportive system of personalized advising, immersive learning opportunities and peer support as they prepare to launch their health care careers.

March 27, 2026

Lisa Curtis (front row, center) poses for a selfie with harvesters and their children in Zimbabwe

Good Food & Good Business: Lessons in Changemaking From a Peace Corps ˜40 Under 40™

Entrepreneur and ³Ô¹ÏÍø alum Lisa Curtis ™10 built a successful superfood business that prioritizes social and environmental impact. She shares what it takes to create a business that drives both profit and social change.

March 20, 2026

A Whitman student stands in front of a child at a rehearsal for the Whitman Youth Choir, both holding sheet music

Conducting Young Voices: One Music Major Unique Experience With the ³Ô¹ÏÍø Youth Choir [Video]

Music major Millie Atack ™26 is learning how to bring music to life as a youth assistant for the ³Ô¹ÏÍø Youth Choir. Save the date for your chance to hear the choir at its spring concert this Friday.

March 18, 2026

Students sit on couches and around a coffee table, writing

Students All Across Campus Find Their Voices in Whitman Creative Writing Scene

³Ô¹ÏÍø is full of opportunities for emerging creative writers. Between writing courses, literary magazines, and the Interest House Community, Whittie writers never run out of spaces to grow into.

March 17, 2026

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

An alpine skier in a ³Ô¹ÏÍø uniform skis around gates with red and blue NWCSC flags.

Making Tracks & Friends on Whitman Ski Teams

On ³Ô¹ÏÍø Nordic and Alpine club ski teams, students develop skills and community”and have fun while doing it. Learn more about hitting the slopes at Whitman.

March 06, 2026

A student in the audience of a presentation holds a box microphone to ask a question.

A Closer Look at Power & Privilege 2026

³Ô¹ÏÍø Power and Privilege Symposium opens conversations about structural oppression and the ways it interacts with Whitman campus and the world. Our student photographers captured moments from this February events.

March 05, 2026