Johnson Hall
Philanthropy
Whittier College Announces Gift to Enhance First-Year Residential Experience
All Whittier College residence halls will be air conditioned as of fall 2026, thanks to a generous gift from Trustee…
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Garrett Dykier
Students
Senior Spotlight: Undergraduate Commencement Speaker Garrett Dykier ’26 Proves You Can Do It All at Whittier
  Garrett Dykier ’26 has made the most of his time at Whittier. On May 8, he’ll cap it off by sharing celebratory and…
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Jim Abbott
College Affairs
Whittier College announces Jim Abbott as 2026 Commencement Speaker
Commencement season is in full swing, and this year’s celebration promises to be a real home run. On Friday, May 8,…
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Leadership conference
Alumni
Creating a Culture of People — Alma Martinez ’84 Sheds Light at Latina Leadership Conference
The March 6 event allowed participants to explore how identity, culture, and personal experience shape the way they …
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Softball player
Philanthropy
Poet Pride Powers Successful Giving Tuesday
The Poet community came together in a big way on Giving Tuesday last week to support student success and athletics.…
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Giselle Fausto ’26
Students
Giselle Fausto ’26 Draws Real-World Design Experience from Poet StoryLab and MexiCali Biennial
Whittier College prides itself on tactile experiences and hands-on learning. Thanks to the Poet StoryLab and MexiCali…
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