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Whitman Stories

Angela Froming sits in a window in a stone wall looking out over the sea

From First Steps to Farewell: Tag Along With Whitman Study Abroad Students

Studying abroad means stepping into the unfamiliarnew cities, new customs, new versions of yourself. These reflections of a few Whitties who did just that capture the unexpected lessons, quiet joys and surprising challenges that come from living and learning far from home.

August 06, 2025

M. Gessen

M. Gessen To Deliver The Press in Times of Peril Keynote

Թ welcomes esteemed author and opinion columnist for the New York Times M. Gessen to deliver a keynote address about Censorship, Silence and Resistance for The Press in Time of Peril series.

January 28, 2025

Anna Taft 02

Anna Taft 02 Shares Lessons From 20 Years of Intercultural Community Engagement

The Whitman community is invited to attend a book discussion by Anna Taft 02 on Monday, Nov. 4. As Founding Director of The Tandana Foundation, Taft has years of experience working on community initiatives in Mali and Ecuador.

November 01, 2024

An illustration of a city landscape

Lyd Sci-Fi Film Screening Sparks Conversations About Global Issues

As part of its ongoing series, The Press in Times of Peril, Whitman Center for Global Studies held a screening of the 2023 sci-fi dystopian film Lyd, followed by a discussion with professors Tarik Elseewi and Lauren Osborne.

November 01, 2024

Two loves of sweet bread and a purple drink on a counter

5 Ways To Celebrate & Learn About Día de los Muertos

Whitman students, staff and faculty will have unique opportunities to deepen their global understanding of Día de los Muertos this week in events that highlight the traditions of Indigenous communities.

October 30, 2024

Deepa Kumar and Gabriela Martínez, alongside moderators Nazaaha Penick 25 and Nicole Simek.

New Series at Whitman Explores the Global Role & Impact of Journalism

The Center for Global Studies kicked off The Press in Times of Perila yearlong exploration of the intersection of media, democracy and global issuesthis month with a fascinating roundtable discussion.

September 27, 2024

Maryanne Ndungu 26 standing on Ankeny field.

Econ-Math Major Awarded Projects for Peace Grant for Work in Kenya Market

Թ sophomore Maryanne Ndungu 26 has been awarded $10,000 from the Projects for Peace program, which enables students to develop innovative, community-centered projects addressing critical issues around the world.

July 01, 2024

Mwamba Mutanga smiling.

Mwamba Muntanga Helps Fellow African Students Pursue Their U.S. Dreams

Mwamba Muntanga 25, a Sociology major from Zambia, is driven by personal experience. Using that experience and a desire to be of service to others, he relentlessly advocates for accessible education for all with his nonprofit Education24. During his first year at Whitman, Muntanga efforts secured more than $2 million in student scholarships for his nonprofit by winning the prestigious Mwape Peer Education Excellence Award.

May 24, 2024

Photo of Katherine Swisher against a background of trees.

Katherine Swisher 20 Awarded Princeton in Latin America Fellowship

Katherine Swisher 20 has been selected for the Princeton in Latin America Fellowship. She will travel to the Domincan Republic and spend a year with early childhood Montessori teachers developing curriculum and hosting professional development opportunities.

May 01, 2024