Presented by KPOET Radio, a live band plays at Whittier College’s Campus Courtyard.
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Turn on and Tune in to Whittier College’s KPOET Radio
There’s no dead air at KPOET Radio. The station broadcasts beats 24/7 to the student body and beyond. College radio is…
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Whittier College’s Bug Club meets and discusses insects.
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Bug Club Generates Buzz
Insects tend to get a bad rap. That’s why Whittier College's Bug Club aims to show they're actually pretty fly.…
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Scenes from Whittier College’s 122nd Commencement, Thursday, May 15, 2025
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Whittier College Salutes Spirit of Perseverance at 122nd Commencement
A sea of caps, robes, and jubilant cries filled Harris Amphitheater Thursday, May 15, as Whittier celebrated its 122nd…
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Ahmed Amer ’25
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Senior Spotlight: Ahmed Amer ’25 Serves Up Excellence
Whether by rallying the team on the court or advocating for fellow student-athletes in campus leadership, tennis…
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Kasey Davis ’25
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Senior Spotlight: Kasey Davis ’25 Thrives Beyond Her Comfort Zone
When Kasey Davis arrived at Whittier College from her hometown of Lakewood, she was unsure what college life would hold…
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Analise Kusleika ’25
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Analise Kusleika ’25 to Share Whittier Journey as Commencement Student Speaker
Analise Kusleika ’25 understands what it means to adapt. Like many of her classmates, Kusleika has dealt with constant…
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Associate Professor of Environmental Science Christina Bauer
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Celebrating Excellence: 2025 Honors Convocation Recognizes Whittier’s Best
The 2025 Honors Convocation brought together students, staff, and faculty to celebrate the year’s most exceptional…
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David Guria '25
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Senior Spotlight: David Kenneth Guria, Jr., ’25 Blends Ambition With Creativity
David Kenneth Guria, Jr., has worn many hats. Soldier, student, single father, coach, mentor, politics nerd, and…
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From left: Ella Calder ’26, Malika Tadesse ‘27, Paige Meyer-Draffen ‘26, Whittier College President Kristine Dillon, Assistant Vice President of Student Wellness and Soroptimist member Rebecca Romberger, and Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students Xenia Markowitt.
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Three Poets Receive Prestigious Ruth White Memorial Scholarships
Soroptimist International of Whittier, a local chapter of the global volunteer organization committed to providing…
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Denisse
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Senior Spotlight: Denisse Palacios Delgado ’25 Pursues a Path of Impact
A proud first-generation college student and the youngest in her family, Denisse Palacios Delgado '25 has made her time…
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Whittier College campus
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2025 Student Life Awards Honor Service and Leadership
The eighth annual Student Life Awards, held on April 17, celebrated students’ outstanding leadership and co-curricular…
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Richard Kastl-Givens ’25
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Senior Spotlight: Richard Kastl-Givens ’25 Empowers Through Fitness and Resilience
A first-generation college student and disabled military veteran, Richard Kastl-Givens’ path to the Commencement stage…
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Annakaren “AK” Gonzalez ’25 | Courtesy photo
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Senior Spotlight: Annakaren “AK” Gonzalez ’25 Finds Power in Purpose
For Annakaren “AK” Gonzalez ’25, Whittier College has been a journey of growth, self-discovery, and grit — on and off…
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Sean Frank
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Senior Spotlight: Seán Frank ’25 finds meaning in connection
Seán Frank found his rhythm at Whittier College, both figuratively and literally. Now, nothing’s going to break his…
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The 2024 issue “Catharsis” was recognized by the National College of Teachers of English for being a “Superior” collegiate arts and literary magazine.
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The Greenleaf Review Wins Second National Award
A year after The Greenleaf Review won the second-place Outstanding Literary Arts Journal Award from the national…
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