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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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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The Greenleaf Review: Born Again 2023
Students
The Greenleaf Review, Whittier College’s student-run literary journal, wins Sigma Tau Delta award
The team behind Whittier College’s literary journal The Greenleaf Review received a rewarding present during winter…
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Cast of All In The Timing
Students
Students Shine in the Spotlight of Whittier College’s Theater Department
Southern California is known for its ties to the entertainment industry. In addition to the school’s small class sizes…
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Walkers
Students
Meet Jardon Quarterman, a recipient of the Whittier College Black Alumni Association Scholarship
Fourth-year student Jardon Quarterman is passionate about family.  Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, Quarterman…
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Liza Vasquez
Students
Navy Veteran and Mother Liza Vasquez Navigates Toward Social Work Degree at Whittier College
The path to Whittier College wasn’t always linear or easy for Liza Vasquez. A single mom to a 7-year-old and a 10-year…
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William Penn Society
Students
Whittier College’s Societies Still Give Students The Tools for Success
Whittier College is a unique institution that likes to do things differently. The small liberal arts college prides…
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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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High Seas Fellows and Call of the Sea Crew
Students
Ahoy! Whittier College Students Share What Life Was Like on the High Seas
Feel the wind in your hair, smell the briny water, and become attuned to the sway of the ship.  Nautical recreation may…
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Cast of Where Words Once Were
Students
Take your seats: Whittier College’s 2023-24 theater and film season announced
Whittier College’s Department of Theatre, Film, and Communication Arts is ready for an entertaining season. The Ruth B…
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Breanna Brasher
Students
First-year Student Breanna Brasher Excited to Build Lifelong Connections at Whittier College
Breanna Brasher knows what it’s like to have a chosen family. Born and raised in San Diego, the first-year student…
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Science and Learning Center
In the News, Students
Kaiser Permanente Physicians Speak on Mentoring Whittier College Students
Whittier College's second cohort of UniHealth Peer Health Educator Fellows had an opportunity to shadow four health and…
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Whittier College Seal
Students
Students Flock to Whittier College for the First Day of Classes
Inclement weather doesn’t stop new Poets from showing school spirit during the first week Tropical Storm Hilary may…
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Nohemi Tena and Family in Uptown Whittier
Students
"I’m Curious for School": Meet Whittier College Transfer Student Nohemi Tena
Nohemi Tena is a nontraditional student in more ways than one. Yet, the 32-year-old mother and Navy veteran is…
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Whittier College Orchard
In the News, Students
Whittier Coffee Orchard, Students Featured in Local Newspaper
When designing the Greenleaf Coffee brand, Whittier College students caught judges' eyes. Now they’ve got the attention…
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