The Whittier College Board of Trustees has officially approved the return of the College’s football program for the 2026-27 academic year. | Whittier College
Athletics
Whittier College Revives Football for 2026, Backed By $814K Alumni Fundraising
The Whittier College Board of Trustees has officially approved the return of the College’s football program for the…
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Anthony Chavoya playing for Whittier College | Courtesy Tony Leon/ActionWestPhotography.com
Athletics
Professional on the Pitch: Whittier Soccer Season Starts Strong
Whittier College’s soccer season is officially underway. The team won 1-0 in its first match on Sept. 18. Head Coach…
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Shane Barclay of Japanball introduces Kim Ng’s portion of the Shrine of Eternals induction ceremony Sunday, Aug. 4, at Whittier College. | Courtesy Whittier College
Athletics
Three new legends inducted into Baseball Reliquary's Shrine of Eternals
The highest honor that the Baseball Reliquary affords an individual is induction into its Shrine of the Eternals, the…
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Poet lacrosse
Athletics
Men’s Lacrosse Returns to Whittier College
The Whittier College Board of Trustees has ratified its decision to approve the return of men’s lacrosse at the club…
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Ketchum Marsh ’16 plays in Sweden. In addition to coaching in Sweden, Marsh has played in Austria, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Argentina, South Africa, and Australia.
Alumni, Athletics
Milwaukee Brewers scout Ketchum Marsh ’16 leverages skills learned at Whittier College
Many years and jobs later, Ketchum Marsh ’16 still uses lessons from his time at Whittier College — on and off the…
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Whittier College Homecoming
Alumni, Athletics, Students
Whittier College’s Camaraderie Grows at 2023 Poet Homecoming Weekend
From athletics to performing arts, Whittier College’s 2023 Poet Homecoming weekend had something for everyone. …
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Sisters Layla and Madeline ​​Traylor Embrace During a Whittier Poets Soccer Game
Athletics
Seeing Double: Sisters Compete on Whittier College Volleyball and Soccer Teams
Sisterhood is a strong bond, as is training and competing on the same athletic team. This year, two Whittier College…
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Jasmyn Crawford
Athletics, Students
Star Athletes Graduate Whittier on High Note
Track star Jasmyn Crawford ended her senior year on a high note that few can claim to match. She became the first woman…
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Front of Graham Athletic Center
Athletics
Whittier College Makes Changes to Poet Athletics
This story was updated on November 15, 2022 at 5:50 p.m. to include a list of Frequently Asked Questions. After a three…
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Poet Athletics
Athletics, Students
2022 All-Sports Awards Night Celebrates Student-Athlete Achievement
Poet athletes, coaches, parents, faculty, and staff attended the 2022 All-Sports Awards Night in celebration of the…
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Richard Duran
Alumni, Athletics
Former Poet Football Player Takes on New Role
Richard Duran ’11 has been named the new athletic director at the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) in San Antonio…
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Athletics
Student-Athletes Recognized for Academic Success
A total of 194 Poet athletes with a 3.5 GPA or higher have been acknowledged for their success in the classroom for the…
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Women's basketball team
Athletics
Women's Basketball Continues Winning Streak
The Whittier College women’s basketball team added another win to their streak after defeating Chapman University. The…
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Miguel Avina
Athletics
Exemplifying Leadership
When you ask Miguel Avina ’20 about moments he’s proud of, his first answer is about a teammate. That’s leadership. The…
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Rock Carter
Athletics, College Affairs, Leadership
Rock Carter to Lead Poet Athletics
President Linda Oubré has appointed Rock Carter ’89 as interim director of athletics beginning August 1. Carter most…
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