A conversation that changes how they see the world. A faculty mentor who recognizes potential. A friendship that lasts a lifetime. The pride of crossing the Commencement stage.
These moments may look different for every student, but they share something in common: they shape who they become.
Today, a new generation of Poets is creating moments of their own. They arrive with ambition, talent, and determination. Many are the first in their families to attend college. They balance academics, work, family responsibilities, and financial challenges while pursuing their dreams.
Like generations who came before them, they are searching for opportunity, belonging, and the confidence to discover what is possible.
The Moments That Make a Poet campaign brings the Whittier experience to life through the stories of today’s students. Their experiences reveal the moments, both big and small, that spark discovery, inspire growth, and shape the leaders, innovators, educators, and community builders they become.
The moments that shape a Poet are created with purpose. They are made possible by a community of supporters who believe in the power of a Whittier education.
Every gift to the Whittier Fund helps provide immediate support where students need it most, creating opportunities for learning, discovery, connection, and success.
These are the moments that make a Poet.
Help create more of them. Make your gift today.
