J. Stanley Sanders '63, center, stands with his daughters Alexandria and Chelsea. Sanders was the first Rhodes scholar from Whittier College.
Alumni
Whittier College produced four Rhodes scholars between 1962 and 1995. Three were Black.
What do former President Bill Clinton, Paralympian Bonnie St. John, astronomer Edwin Hubble, and musician Kris…
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Author Jennifer Clement, left, stands with Whittier College Spanish Professor Doreen O'Connor-Gómez’s transnational cinema class after a discussion of Prayers for the Stolen. Written by Clement, the novel was adapted by Tatiana Huezo.
Students
‘It’s a real honor’: Guest author, filmmaker share work with Whittier College students
Whittier College’s roots in the world of literature go as far back as its poet namesake, John Greenleaf Whittier. No…
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Black History Month Luncheon
Students
Whittier College celebrates Black History Month with Luncheon
The Whittier College campus saw a variety of events over the past week to celebrate Black History Month, with more on…
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Hoover Hall
Return to in-person instruction, Wednesday, February 7
Dear Poet Community, In light of forecasted drier weather tomorrow, please note that classes will return to in-person…
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Wardman Library
Students
Shift to online classes - Tuesday, February 6
Dear Poet Community, Due to anticipated continued heavy rain in our region overnight and into Tuesday, February 6,…
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Emily Baeza
Alumni
Oscar buzz: Whittier alum Emily Baeza works on Academy Award for Best Picture nominee 'American Fiction'
Want to work in film? You need an open mind and willingness to learn, says Emily Baeza ’13 From there, it’s about being…
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