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Whitman Wire

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Former Astronaut, Alumna Returns to Whitman College

Marra Clay, Publisher April 7, 2016
Dorothy "Dottie" Metcalf-Lindenberger '97, a first-generation educator astronaut, returned to Whitman to speak about Science, Technology, Engineer and Math (STEM) education

Alumni and Administration Enraged About the Name Change of…What’s that Paper Called Again?

Austin Biehl, staff writer March 10, 2016

In an unexpected turn of events, it seems that people have actually read an article published in the Pioneer. Vitriolic anger exploded last week when the Pio announced its radical decision to change its...

Sticking around or coming back: alumni in Walla Walla

Martina Pansze February 19, 2015

Although the majority of students aren't primarily attracted to Whitman because of the small city it's a part of, many alumni choose to stay in or return to Walla Walla.  Among the Walla Walla returnees,...

Alumni, Faculty Raise Concerns About Spending and Diversity

Lane Barton October 9, 2014
For faculty, a meeting with members of the administration on October 16th will create a forum for have their questions answered. Meanwhile alumni have begun dialogue with President Bridges via a letter distributed on September 22 asking for a change to a need-blind admissions policy.
Students participating in a performance protest during a luncheon on Saturday.

Students protest lack of economic diversity over alumni weekend

Lachlan Johnson September 20, 2014

Protests against the lack of socioeconomic diversity on campus continued throughout the day on Saturday, as students worked to alert alumni visiting campus of the lack of socioeconomic diversity at the...

Board of Trustees Seeks Stronger Relationship with Campus

Board of Trustees Seeks Stronger Relationship with Campus

Helen Angell April 24, 2014
The Board of Trustees is the governing body that makes many of the most important decisions regarding Whitman’s future. From how to invest the $450 million endowment to choosing Whitman’s presidential leadership, the Board of Trustees is the highest authority at the college.

Whitman Online Makes Networking With Alumni Easier for Students

Andy Monserud February 6, 2014
Whitman students can now access Whitman's extensive alumni network through the Whitman Online program. In order to use the network, students must attend a mandatory training session, where they learn how to use the system and interact with alumni professionally.
Alumni Find Exciting Work Opportunities Abroad

Alumni Find Exciting Work Opportunities Abroad

Serena Runyan November 14, 2013
Discover more about several Whitman alumni's experiences living abroad.

David Williams Looks to Progressive Economic Theory to Re-Orient Business

River Sterne October 3, 2013
Alumnus David Williams '67, former CEO of Shoreline Banking, believes in business that promotes sustainability in three categories: people, planet and profit. His lecture, titled "Making Money is a Result, Not a Purpose," advocated for the beneficial role businesses should play in the community.
Whitman Group Rafts the Grand Canyon

Whitman Group Rafts the Grand Canyon

Tristan Gavin March 7, 2013
Devin Kuh leads a group of Whitman students and alumni through the Grand canyon on a Spring Break rafting trip.

Board Editorial: Student Representation Critical for Meaningful Campus Governance

Editorial Board February 7, 2013
The Pioneer's editorial board supports increased forms of student representation on Whitman's board of trustees
Senior Fund Prepares Seniors for Life as Alumni

Senior Fund Prepares Seniors for Life as Alumni

Lachlan Johnson November 15, 2012
Whitman's senior fund committee has collected $8,500 from their fellow seniors to fund scholarships for future Whitman students, and is on track to break the senior fundraising record of $12,000 set by last year's graduating class. The committee, composed entirely of seniors, has already received donations from 30 percent of the senior class and hopes to expand participation to 50 percent by the end of the semester. The fund will be added to the endowment formed by previous years’ gifts, a portion of which will be given to the Office of Financial Aid at the end of the year to fund student scholarships.
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