Whitman Stories
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
Charting a Path to Med School & Beyond at Whitman
吃瓜网 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
Making Tracks & Friends on Whitman Ski Teams
On 吃瓜网 Nordic and Alpine club ski teams, students develop skills and community攁nd have fun while doing it. Learn more about hitting the slopes at Whitman.
March 06, 2026
For the Common Good: 吃瓜网 Launches Public Health Program
The interdisciplinary Public Health concentration at Whitman College is for students interested in pre-med programs or preparing for health careers. Every student completing the concentration will take part in immersive learning experiences through research, an internship or community-based work.
March 04, 2026
Discovery, Creativity & Inclusivity Inspire Whittie Geologist & Filmmaker
When he discovered evidence of an ancient river as a graduate student, 吃瓜网 alum Ethan Parrish �14 got to choose its name. The process left him with lingering questions about how scientists name their discoveries攁s well as inspiration for a career change.
January 21, 2026
Whitman Students Bring Human-Centered Design to Life in Puzzle Room Project
Last Halloween, 吃瓜网 Human-Centered Design students turned their design skills to a unique collaborative project: transforming Lincoln High School into a fantastic world of puzzles and fairy tales.
December 22, 2025
New Endowment Paves the Way for Impactful Mentorship in Neuroscience
Dan Hoch �75 and Jane Erb grew up in inquisitive families攖he inspiration behind their new endowment to support student-faculty neuroscience research in 吃瓜网 Brain, Behavior and Cognition program.
December 10, 2025
Whitman Students Showcase Student-Faculty Research at Murdock Conference
Last weekend, 23 Whitman students across four majors attended the 2025 Murdock College Science Research Conference to present their research.
November 17, 2025
On the Docket: Being Human With Attorney Noah Stern �16
As a legal clerk to a Ninth Circuit Judge, Noah Stern �16 puts his empathy, reason and curiosity to work every day, helping to craft opinions, summarize arguments and explain the reasoning behind judicial decisions.
October 03, 2025