Film Professor Patti McCarthy will screen Carlos Through the Tall Grass — a feature crewed in part by Whittier students — at the city’s inaugural film festival.
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Whittier College Joins City’s First Film Festival
With featured student films, expert panels, and alumni connections, the inaugural Whittier Film Festival offers a…
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Jasper Belson
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Meet Whittier College’s Class of 2029
Hundreds of first-year students from around the world converged on the Whittier College campus this August. Here is a…
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Poets sign The Rock, August 2025.
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Students Bring Big Energy to Start Fall Semester
New year, new Poets, same Whittier spirit. The 2025-26 school year launched with plenty of energy and pride. The…
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Oswen Martinez ’26
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Students Cover Their Bases With Navy Internship
From NASA to the Navy, Whittier College’s experiential learning takes students to the ends of the earth. Juan Alvarez ’…
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Students study at Wardman Library.
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Dean’s List for Spring 2025 Announced
Whittier College’s talented students have achieved special academic distinction for their outstanding academic…
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Whittier College’s Asian Student Association paints the Rock for APIDA Heritage Month.
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How the Asian Student Association Connects Cultures on Campus
Whittier’s Asian Student Association doesn’t just celebrate heritage — it builds a space where identity, friendship,…
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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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