Samantha Martinez '26 at Commencement
Students
Graduate Commencement Speaker Samantha Martinez M’26 Found Her Calling at Whittier 
For Samantha Martinez M’26, graduate school was about becoming the kind of educator she always hoped to be. On May 8,…
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Professor Masahiro Yamada with a Whittier student
Faculty and Staff
Celebrating Recent Whittier Faculty Achievements
Across disciplines, Whittier College faculty are shaping conversations, advancing discovery, and creating opportunities…
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Deihl Hall
Leadership
Keith Dunn Appointed Vice President for Academic Affairs
Whittier College has appointed Keith Dunn, a veteran higher education leader with four decades of experience, as Vice…
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Elias Loya at Whittier College Commencement
Students
Senior Spotlight: Elias Loya ’26 Finds Community and Connection at Whittier
First-generation student Elias Loya ’26 expresses his gratitude for Whittier's unparalleled faculty and peer support.…
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Johnson Hall
Philanthropy
Whittier College Announces Gift to Enhance First-Year Residential Experience
All Whittier College residence halls will be air conditioned as of fall 2026, thanks to a generous gift from Trustee…
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Garrett Dykier
Students
Senior Spotlight: Undergraduate Commencement Speaker Garrett Dykier ’26 Proves You Can Do It All at Whittier
Garrett Dykier ’26 has made the most of his time at Whittier. On May 8, he’ll cap it off by sharing celebratory and…
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