A newsletter for alumni & friends • February 2025

A Message from the Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations

Dear Alumni and Friends,

At Whitman, we stand on the shoulders of the good work and generosity of generations of alumni, faculty, and staff who went before us. In this newsletter, we’re proud to celebrate the decades of service of John ’85 and Shauna Lilly Bogley ’83 with an announcement of a new scholarship endowment bearing their names.

Additionally, as Whitman faculty continue to create innovation in our academic program, we’re excited to share news of a new minor in law, culture and the humanities.

Beyond the classroom, our women’s basketball team is on a roll: 20-1 and ranked #6 nationally in the latest d3hoops.com poll. Join us in following the Blues to victory as March Madness approaches.

At Whitman, there are so many reasons to be grateful. Thank you for all that you do to help our students prepare to be the leaders and thinkers our communities and the world need.

With gratitude,

Steve Setchell
Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations

LATEST NEWS

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New Scholarship Honors Longtime Whitman Advocates John Bogley ’85 & Shauna Lilly Bogley ’83

Jim Dow ’71 and Natalie Meacham established the John and Shauna Lilly Bogley Scholarship Endowment to honor the couple’s years of service to Whitman College.

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Whitman College Introduces New Minor in Law, Culture & the Humanities

Beginning in Fall 2025, Whitman College will offer students the opportunity to explore the intricate interplay of legal systems, cultural practices and humanistic thought through a new interdisciplinary minor: Law, Culture and the Humanities.

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A Record Number of Whitties Studied Off-Campus in Spring 2024

A record number of Whitman students studied abroad and off-campus in Spring 2024. Now back in Walla Walla, five of those students discuss their transformative experiences.

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With New Partnership, Whitman Expands Access for Talented Students

Whitman College has joined forces with Matriculate, a nonprofit helping high-achieving, historically marginalized students navigate the path to higher education. As part of the collaboration, Whitman will meet the full demonstrated financial need of Matriculate High School Fellows annually.

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Super Seniors: Student-Athletes Making Their Fifth Year Count

This year, five Blues student-athletes who started college in 2020 opted to use their extra year of NCAA eligibility to stay on at Whitman College and pursue unique opportunities—on the court, on the field and in the classroom.

Blues Qs: Who was the most influential professor you had at Whitman?

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Upward Pathway: Justin Daigneault ’09

He's been seeking out opportunities to listen, help and build community since first stepping foot on campus at Whitman College. Now, he makes a living providing behavioral health services to underrepresented children and youth. See his path.

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Fifty under 50: Don Amsbaugh ’91 and Kim Amsbaugh ’90

They met at Whitman College and know what it means to make lifelong connections and memories here. Because of this, they proudly support Whitman through the Upward Together campaign. Read more.

Nominate a Classmate for an Alumni Recognition Award!

Do you know an outstanding Whittie alum making a difference? Nominate them for a Whitman College Alumni Award to honor exceptional achievement in their career or community! Winners will be celebrated at Reunion Weekend.

See all six award categories and submit your nomination by March 14, 2025.

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Find a Summer Intern at the Internship Fair

Don't miss the chance to connect with talented Whitties on campus at the Summer Job & Internship Fair on March 6, 2025!

Register by February 28, 2025 to secure your spot. Can’t attend? Post paid and unpaid internships and jobs on Handshake—(Instructions to set up a Handshake account).

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Upcoming Events

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Whitman will be in your area!

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Other Announcements

Virtual Event with Professor David Schmitz

Alumni, parents and friends of Whitman College are invited to a virtual discussion of The Transformation of Whitman College: From a Regional to a National Liberal Arts College, 1975-2015, the third volume of the Whitman's history written by Professor of History, Emeritus, David F. Schmitz.
Read more, RSVP and find out how to get your own copy of the book!

Deadline to Submit Class Notes Approaching

Share exciting news, recognize a professor or staff member who changed your life, and more by sending a class note!
To be featured in the Fall 2025 Whitman Magazine, submit by March 15, 2025.

Refer-A-Whittie to the Admissions Team

Let us know about a stellar high school student you think would be a great fit for Whitman College.
If accepted to Whitman, your student will receive a specially designed Whitman scarf!
Refer-A-Whittie today.

Newly Released Edition of the Whitman Outdoor Journal

The Whitman Outdoor Journal (WOJ) is a student-run publication of adventurous stories and photos from student, faculty, staff and alumni contributors.
Read the Fall 2024 edition and follow the WOJ on Instagram for even more content.

A Look Back: Whitman’s Fall Semester in Photos

From the last days of summer to the first frost, the Fall 2024 semester brought amazing experiences and a host of good memories. Enjoy this small sampling of life at Whitman College in Fall 2024.

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Want more slices of Whitman life? Follow Whitman College on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. Check out the Whitman Alumni Instagram.

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