A newsletter for alumni & friends • February 2026
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In this issue: A boost for Immersive Learning; announcing Whitman’s 140th Commencement speaker; coast-to-coast Whitties in the Cities events; submit class notes by March 1.
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Bill Neff ’67 & Rita Neff ’69 Provide Challenge Gift for Endowment To Expand Immersive Learning
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With their lead gift, Trustee Emeritus Bill Neff ’67 and Rita Neff ’69 have taken significant steps toward funding the Employer Engagement and Immersive Learning Opportunities Endowment to help provide all Whitman College students with research and internship opportunities in preparation for a strong graduate launch.
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Historian & Justice Advocate Gwendolyn Trice To Speak at Whitman’s 140th Commencement Ceremony
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Gwendolyn Trice has been selected as speaker for Whitman College’s 140th Commencement Ceremony on May 24. Trice is Founder and Executive Director of the Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center in Enterprise, Oregon, which celebrates the rich history of African American, Indigenous and immigrant loggers in the Pacific Northwest.
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Harnessing Hope: Whitman Alum Helps People in Crisis Rebound & Rebuild
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From Washington to the world, clinical psychologist Kira Mauseth ’00 helps people affected by disasters build resilience in the face of unimaginable tragedy—and she says there’s one remarkable thing their communities have in common: a limitless capacity for hope.
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Whitties Make the Most of Their Gap Year
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Alum Jody Allen ’80 Plays Key Role in Seahawks Super Bowl Win
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Upward Pathway: Natalie Price ’25
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The sky was no limit for Astronomy major Natalie Price ’25, who pursued a rich variety of interests at Whitman College while building a set of science and communication skills that have prepared her for a master’s program in Astronomy at Wesleyan University. See her path.
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Fifty under 50: Chad Gray ’98 & Rebecca Gray
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Grateful for the opportunities a college education afforded them throughout their careers, the Grays are supporting the Upward Together campaign through the Chad W. and Rebecca L. Gray Endowed Scholarship, which broadens access to Whitman. Read more.
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Blues Athletics Take on Big Competition to Conclude Seasons
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Men's and Women's Basketball hit the road for Tacoma, WA in search of two more wins to finish regular season play. Baseball, Tennis, Women's Lacrosse and Distance Track begin pre-conference play. See full composite calendar for more details.
New for Athletics: Stream past athletic matches on the Whitman Athletic Streams YouTube Channel.
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*Graduates of the Last Decade
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Denver, San Francisco | Exploring Immersive Learning
Join President Sarah Bolton to explore the ways that Whitman is deepening its commitment to immersive experiences for every student.
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Phoenix | Whitman at Mariners' Spring Training
Get a tour of the Mariners' Spring Training facility and watch a game at the Peoria Sportsplex, courtesy of Tim Hevly '88, Vice-President of Communications for the Seattle Mariners.
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Walla Walla | Whitman Cycling and Wine
Spend three days with Whitman friends and family exploring Walla Walla’s rolling hills. You’ll have the opportunity to sample some of the best wines the Walla Walla Valley has to offer—including a dinner featuring wines from Cayuse!
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Submit a Class Note for the Fall 2026 Magazine
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- Class notes for the Fall 2026 edition of the Whitman Magazine are due on March 1, 2026.
- Submit a note to announce an accomplishment, promotion, engagement or marriage, new family additions and so much more!
- Fill out the class note form or email your submission to alumni@whitman.edu. Pictures are appreciated!
- Please note: The Whitman Magazine will now be releasing two editions per calendar year—fall and spring.
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Black Student Union Accepts Inaugural Proclamation
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- Mahdee Kirkpatrick ’27, president of Whitman’s Black Student Union, accepted a proclamation for Black History Month presented by the City of Walla Walla. Video.
- First formal recognition of Black History Month by the city, as far as could be determined from recent historic city records.
- This month, the Black Student Union is hosting Council Member Rodney Outlaw as a keynote speaker for an event titled “We Are Still Here.”
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Whitman Winter Things That Could be Olympic Sports
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With the 2026 Winter Olympics concluding in Milan, there are a few Whitman winter activities that we think are worthy of Olympic status too. 🥇
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