This summer, Whitman intends to become a smoke-free campus. A draft of the policy, last revised on Feb. 7, indicates that the policy will apply to all Whitman owned properties, including its campus, rental...
The new cell tower proposed to go up near the Blue Mountain Community Church raised concerns from residents regarding the cell tower's effects on health, safety and environmental aesthetics.
According...
The Washington State Legislature in 2024 passed Senate Bill 5824, which addresses the mechanisms for dissolving libraries and library districts in the state. This bill modifies the process, outlining how...
The construction of Whitman’s new junior and senior residential village is officially underway. The residential village is to be built along Boyer Avenue and Marcus Street, near the Glover Alston Intercultural...
On Dec. 3, the Associated Students of Whitman College (ASWC) voted to divest funds from Trillium ESG and government bonds. This decision followed several months’ discussion of ethical concerns relating...
Linda Sarsour, the 'homegirl from Brooklyn,' has one message for Whitman students: "This is not a sprint. It's a marathon."
Sarsour, of all people, would know. Among her many roles, including the...
Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) has decided not to seek reelection in this year's election. McMorris Rodgers’ decision is poised to leave a significant void in the Republican...
The Washington state presidential primary on March 12 approaches rapidly, yet many students lack enthusiasm about the election.
In past years, Whitman students have been amongst the top voting...
In celebration of Black History Month, the Intercultural Center is hosting five social events open to the campus community. These included a Family Feud game night on Feb. 8, a multiracial mixer on...
The Walla Walla Valley will participate in the next Rural Tourism Support (RTS) program offered by State of Washington Tourism (SWT).
In addition to overseeing destination marketing and management,...
Whitman College has joined the two-year program Culture of Respect, a National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) initiative that brings together colleges nationwide to end sexual...
Jan. 25 marked the first installment of the Dialogue and Dignity speaker series. This series includes speakers, workshops and conversations that are an initiative to promote discussions around recent...
