Poet Fun Facts
Whittier College has more than 18,000 alumni living in six continents, 54 countries, and – with the exception of the Virgin Islands – every single U.S. state and territory.
Our graduates include
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a former U.S. President
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the founder of Rhino Records
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the president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences
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a four-time Emmy-winning director
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a Tyler-prizewinning environmental scientist
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Broadway actresses
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bank presidents
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journalists for the Washington Post, CNN, and CBS News
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a Mars Phoenix Landing mission member
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a Newbury award-winning children’s author
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vineyard owners
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a pro wrestler,
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coaches for the National Football League, Major League Baseball, and Major League Lacrosse
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numerous educators, diplomats, doctors, lawyers, and CEOs
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the former CFO for Apple