Analise Kusleika ’25
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Analise Kusleika ’25 to Share Whittier Journey as Commencement Student Speaker
Analise Kusleika ’25 understands what it means to adapt. Like many of her classmates, Kusleika has dealt with constant…
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Associate Professor of Environmental Science Christina Bauer
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Celebrating Excellence: 2025 Honors Convocation Recognizes Whittier’s Best
The 2025 Honors Convocation brought together students, staff, and faculty to celebrate the year’s most exceptional…
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David Guria '25
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Senior Spotlight: David Kenneth Guria, Jr., ’25 Blends Ambition With Creativity
David Kenneth Guria, Jr., has worn many hats. Soldier, student, single father, coach, mentor, politics nerd, and…
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From left: Ella Calder ’26, Malika Tadesse ‘27, Paige Meyer-Draffen ‘26, Whittier College President Kristine Dillon, Assistant Vice President of Student Wellness and Soroptimist member Rebecca Romberger, and Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students Xenia Markowitt.
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Three Poets Receive Prestigious Ruth White Memorial Scholarships
Soroptimist International of Whittier, a local chapter of the global volunteer organization committed to providing…
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Denisse
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Senior Spotlight: Denisse Palacios Delgado ’25 Pursues a Path of Impact
A proud first-generation college student and the youngest in her family, Denisse Palacios Delgado '25 has made her time…
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2025 Student Life Awards Honor Service and Leadership
The eighth annual Student Life Awards, held on April 17, celebrated students’ outstanding leadership and co-curricular…
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Richard Kastl-Givens ’25
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Senior Spotlight: Richard Kastl-Givens ’25 Empowers Through Fitness and Resilience
A first-generation college student and disabled military veteran, Richard Kastl-Givens’ path to the Commencement stage…
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Annakaren “AK” Gonzalez ’25 | Courtesy photo
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Senior Spotlight: Annakaren “AK” Gonzalez ’25 Finds Power in Purpose
For Annakaren “AK” Gonzalez ’25, Whittier College has been a journey of growth, self-discovery, and grit — on and off…
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Sean Frank
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Senior Spotlight: Seán Frank ’25 finds meaning in connection
Seán Frank found his rhythm at Whittier College, both figuratively and literally. Now, nothing’s going to break his…
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The 2024 issue “Catharsis” was recognized by the National College of Teachers of English for being a “Superior” collegiate arts and literary magazine.
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The Greenleaf Review Wins Second National Award
A year after The Greenleaf Review won the second-place Outstanding Literary Arts Journal Award from the national…
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A Whittier College student takes a test.
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Dean’s List for Fall 2024 Announced
Whittier College students attained special academic distinction for their excellence in the classroom for fall 2024.…
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Juan Alvarez ’27 and Dylan Zeledon ’27, and Isabel Barriento ’25 work on constructing air quality sensors. | Whittier College
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Whittier Students Study Air Quality, More With NASA Fellowship
Undergraduates at Whittier are known to reach for the stars — or in this case, the skies. Thanks to NASA’s MOSAICS…
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Students present at the Project-Based Learning Expo Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. | Sorel Vazquez/Whittier College
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First-Year Students Present Projects At Inaugural College Expo
Whittier College’s interdisciplinary and applied liberal arts education was put on display this December. As part of…
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Paige Meyer-Draffen | Luisa Calcada​​/Whittier College
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Whittier Showcases Scholars at Mellon Mays Conference
Whittier College and the University of California, Los Angeles co-hosted the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship’s…
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Brenda Garcia poses for a photo while in Hawaii. | Courtesy Brenda Garcia
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After Serving Her Country, Brenda Garcia Gives it Her All at Whittier
Determination to prove her strength is what drives Brenda Garcia toward success. The 25-year-old and her three siblings…
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