Deanna Merino Contino headshot
College Affairs, Faculty and Staff, Leadership
Changes in Student Life Leadership
Deanna Merino-Contino was named interim Vice President and Dean of Students in late June. In her post, she oversees the…
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Whittier College students wearing masks in class
College Affairs, Students
Whittier College Back on Campus for Fall Semester
After 18 months of empty classrooms and quiet courtyards, the Whittier College campus was full once again.   With masks…
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Whittier College students wearing masks in class
College Affairs, Students
Whittier College Back on Campus for Fall Semester
After 18 months of empty classrooms and quiet courtyards, the Whittier College campus was full once again.   With masks…
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Students checking in at Whittier College Orientation
College Affairs, Students
Whittier College Welcomes New Students to Campus
Over the weekend, Whittier College welcomed more than 400 new students to campus for the 2021 New Student Orientation…
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Students checking in at Whittier College Orientation
College Affairs, Students
Whittier College Welcomes New Students to Campus
Over the weekend, Whittier College welcomed more than 400 new students to campus for the 2021 New Student Orientation…
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Gil Gonzalez
College Affairs
New and Familiar Faces at CAAS and SDS
Professor of Theatre Gil Gonzalez was appointed to serve as Associate Dean for Academic Support in 2020–overseeing the…
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Wear a Mask Properly with mascot Johnny Poet wearing mask three different ways, Yes, Don't think so, Unfortunately Not
Moving Forward Message Deans
In anticipation of your return to campus, Whittier College has established protocols to provide a safe and healthy…
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Whittier College Seal
Students
Spring 2021 Dean's List
Whittier College students shined in the classroom this spring, with 553 students being named to the Spring 2021 Dean’s…
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Holly Engelmann headshot
Alumni
Alumna Named Partner in Dallas Lawfirm
Holly Engelmann '96 has joined Duane Morris LLP as partner in the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group in its…
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Charlie Marie Lyons
Alumni
Charlie Marie Lyons '19 Uses Music for Change 
All proceeds from recent Whittier College graduate Charlie Marie Lyons’ ’19 latest music video, Change, will support…
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Wardman Hall
Safety Protocols for Fall 2021 Announced
In anticipation of your return to campus, Whittier College has established protocols to provide a safe and healthy…
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Associate Professor Julie Collins-Dogrul
Faculty and Staff
Prof. Collins-Dogrul to Conduct Public Health Research as USMEX Fellow
Associate Professor of Sociology Julie Collins-Dogrul will undertake a prestigious fellowship at the UC San Diego…
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Coach Chuck Laine (on left) with Poet steeplechase National’s qualifier Luis Ibarra '02
Faculty and Staff
OBIT: Professor Chuck Laine
Former Whittier College Professor of Economics and Business Administration Charles Russell "Chuck" Laine passed away on…
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Whittier College Deihl Hall
Leadership
Leadership Appointments
Whittier College President Linda Oubré announced new appointments to her senior leadership cabinet that will take…
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Daniel Sandoval
Students
Senior Spotlight: Daniel Sandoval '21
Daniel Sandoval found the power of design, and long-lasting friendships, at Whittier College.  At Whittier, the Digital…
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