Professor Emerita Anne Kiley
College Affairs, Faculty and Staff
Remembering Professor Emerita Anne Kiley
English professor emerita Anne Kiley passed away on Sunday, December 5. Her students and colleagues will always…
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All In Gold Campus Seal
College Affairs, students
Whittier College Wins Gold Seal in 2021 ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge 
The 2020 presidential election engaged the largest and most diverse group of college students in U.S. history. With an…
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Fulbright HSI Leader 2021 badge
College Affairs, Leadership
Whittier College is Named 2021 HSI Leader by Fulbright Program
Whittier College is proud to be named a Fulbright HSI Leader in the inaugural year of this designation. The U.S.…
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Homecoming
Alumni, College Affairs
In-Person Homecoming Returns with Uptown Celebration
More than 150 alumni celebrated their Poet pride—in person—at the annual Whittier College Homecoming. Due to the Covid-…
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Whittier College students on campus
College Affairs, Leadership, students
Scott Grant Transforming Lives at Whittier College
Ten months after receiving a generous $12 million gift from author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, Whittier College…
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Three graduates
College Affairs
Whitter College Celebrates Classes of 2020 and 2021
Whittier College celebrated the achievements of the Classes of 2020 and 2021 with a special in-person commencement…
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Deanna Merino Contino headshot
College Affairs, Faculty and Staff, Leadership
Changes in Student Life Leadership
Deanna Merino-Contino was named interim Vice President and Dean of Students in late June. In her post, she oversees the…
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Whittier College students wearing masks in class
College Affairs, students
Whittier College Back on Campus for Fall Semester
After 18 months of empty classrooms and quiet courtyards, the Whittier College campus was full once again.   With masks…
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Students checking in at Whittier College Orientation
College Affairs, students
Whittier College Welcomes New Students to Campus
Over the weekend, Whittier College welcomed more than 400 new students to campus for the 2021 New Student Orientation…
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Gil Gonzalez
College Affairs
New and Familiar Faces at CAAS and SDS
Professor of Theatre Gil Gonzalez was appointed to serve as Associate Dean for Academic Support in 2020–overseeing the…
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Family at commencement
College Affairs
Whittier College Celebrates the Class of 2021
Despite the challenges of a full academic year affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Whittier College Class of 2021…
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Honors Convocation
College Affairs, students
Whittier College Convocation Awards 2021
Whittier College students were acknowledged for their service, leadership, and academic achievement through the annual…
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President Linda Oubré and Journee Bradford '21 in front of Science and Learning Center
College Affairs, Leadership
Message from President Linda Oubré: The Struggle for Racial Justice Continues
Dear Whittier College Community: I started writing this message to you in anticipation of the Derek Chauvin trial…
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Commencement
College Affairs
Whittier Colleges Announces Plans for Commencement Ceremonies
Whittier College has announced that it is planning a traditional in-person commencement for Fall 2021, and is seeking…
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Miguel Santana
College Affairs, Leadership
Whittier College Announces New Leadership of Board of Trustees
New Appointments Reflect Whittier’s Commitment to Equity, Inclusion, and Innovation Miguel Santana '91 is the First…
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