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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

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

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

Next to a climbing wall, a student gets fitted to use an adaptive climbing chair.

Whitman Climbing Community Brings Students to New Heights

Whether your goal is to learn, teach, compete or just have fun, the climbing scene at Whitman has something for everyone”from Adaptive Climbing Nights to volunteer and leadership opportunities to a club climbing team.

February 02, 2026

Two students walk down a campus pathway surrounded by fall foliage

A Place Like No Other: Fall 2025 in Photos at Whitman College

From the Class of 2029 first steps on campus to moments in and out of the classroom that transform lives”join us on a journey back though some of the highlights of the Fall 2025 semester.

December 22, 2025

Three ³Ô¹ÏÍø students smiling during a gleaning event at a Walla Walla apple orchard

Feeding Walla Walla: Whitman Students Turn Service Into Impact

³Ô¹ÏÍø students fight food insecurity in Walla Walla through hands-on service, like gleaning at local farms and supporting food access programs. Explore how Whitman connects community engagement, sustainability and real-world impact to student learning and leadership.

December 19, 2025

A collage of photos showing Whitman students volunteering, playing sports, studying and celebrating Holi.

Whitman Students Share Their Stories & Advice

In these Whittie Wisdom blogs, the real experts”Whitman students”share their stories and tips about everything from finding a sense of home on campus to the best coffee shops in Walla Walla. Check it out!

November 05, 2025

Jack McManus ™27 stands with crossed arms on a street next to a wheat field

This Ambitious Whittie Takes on Athletic, Environmental & Philosophical Challenges

Jack McManus ™27, a Garrett-Sherwood Scholar from McCall, Idaho, advocates for endangered ecosystems, contemplates the ethics of conservation, and captains ³Ô¹ÏÍø cross country and distance track teams.

October 27, 2025