Twin girls in matching dresses stand in hallway in famous scene from the movie, The Shining
Alumni
Bringing Horror to Life
While most people are welcoming the warm summer, the creative minds at Universal Studios Hollywood are already thinking…
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Ricardo Diaz stands in front of restaurant
Alumni
Whittier Graduate Part of L.A. Microbrew Trend
Local entrepreneur and chef Ricardo Diaz '93 was recently featured in Vista LA—a weekly news magazine program that…
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a pair of sneakers on the floor
Poet Conducts Fitness Research
Can a fitness app help physical therapy patients stay on track? That’s what Lauren Galantai ’17 wanted to know. For…
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GDSA logo with the words: American Web Design Awards 2017 Winner
College Affairs
Whittier Website Receives American Web Design Award
Selected from more than 1,400 entries, the Whittier College website was selected as a winner of a 2017 American Web…
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An oil painting of the Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts
Alumni
Showcasing Whittier College in Oil Paintings
With Whittier as inspiration for his work, Dennis McGonagle ’93 has led a successful career as an artist. He will be…
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Poets Present Research At National Conference
Monica Molgaard ’17 and Mari Shigemasa ’17 attended the Society for Research in Child Development Biennial Conference…
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Spartina alterniflora fringing a marsh and juncus roemerianus along a connecting bayou in the Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.
Poet Sees Rising Concern for Coastal Plants
Alina Bonto ’18 sees the threat of rising sea levels and wants to understand its consequences for coastal plants. As…
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President Sharon Herzberger
President Herzberger's Letter to the Whittier College Community
To the Whittier College Community: I have been privileged to lead this extraordinary college for twelve years and am…
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Wardman Hall
Board of Trustees Letter to Whittier College Community
Dear Whittier College Community: Yesterday, Sharon Herzberger informed the Board of Trustees that she plans to retire…
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President Sharon Herzberger
Leadership
President Herzberger to Retire as President After Twelve-Year Tenure
Whittier College President Sharon Herzberger announced today that she plans to retire from her post at the end of the…
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African Drummers perform during Black Student Union Graduation reception
College Affairs
Whittier Celebrates Diverse Class of 2017
The 2017 cultural graduate celebrations at Whittier kicked-off the College’s pre-commencement events where family,…
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Graduate Mirka Pojoy in a cap and gown on the field
College Affairs
Whittier College Celebrates Class Of 2017
More than 400 Poets donned caps and gowns and prepared to receive their bachelor’s and master’s degrees at…
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Commencement student speaker Kourtney Brodnax addresses graduates at the podium
College Affairs
Commencement Student Speaker Kourtney Brodnax Addresses Class of 2017
Good morning Families, friends, and the Class of 2017,  Thank you to President Herzberger, Dean Perez, advisors,…
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President Herzberger at the podium addressing the graduating class
College Affairs
Charge to the Whittier College Class of 2017
Graduates, this is such an exciting day for you and for us.  Today marks an important transition in your lives.…
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Kourtney Broadnax stands on campus
Students
2017 Senior Profile: Kourtney Brodnax
Kourtney Brodnax majored in critical studies in media marketing will serve as this year’s Commencement student speaker…
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