Johnny Poet stands at the Poet MoWheel on the first day of class, Aug. 21, 2024 | Whittier College
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Students (and Whittier Traditions) Return for Fall Semester
New students. Familiar faces. Cherished campus traditions. Back-to-school season is in full swing as Whittier College…
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2024 Unihealth Peer Health Educator Fellows stand with Dr. Rebecca Eberle-Romberger | Courtesy Whittier College
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Unihealth Peer Health Educator Fellows return to help students’ mental health, wellness
Summer is in full swing, and so is the third cohort of Whittier College’s Unihealth Peer Health Educator Fellows. Under…
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Students in the ‘Ohana in the USA class visit the Polynesian Cultural Center in Hawaii. | Ayesha Shaikh/Whittier College
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Poets find their ‘ohana in Hawaiian psychology class
Say “aloha” to a Whittier College class like no other. Since 2018, professors Ayesha Shaikh and Rebecca Overmyer-…
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Dean’s List for 2023-24 announced
Whittier College students achieved special academic recognition for their diligence in the classroom for Fall 2023 and…
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Scott Internship expands to offer more hands-on experiences for Whittier students
Since the launch of the Scott Internship Program in 2021, 68 Whittier students have benefited from professional, paid…
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A still from the movie "Unseen Wounds." | Courtesy David Guria
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Whittier College rolls out the red carpet for annual film festival
Hollywood came to campus this month for Whittier’s annual student film festival, with all of its glitz and glam. Bright…
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Whittier College celebrates 121st Commencement
Joyous applause filled the air Thursday, May 9, as Whittier celebrated its 121th Commencement at Memorial Stadium. The…
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Dallas Alaniz ’24
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Senior Spotlight: Dallas Alaniz ’24 transforms peer mentor role into career pathway
Dallas Alaniz served as a peer mentor for the research methods course in psychological sciences for five semesters. At…
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Sophie Fudim
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Senior Spotlight: Sophie Fudim ’24 crafts their next chapter
For Sophie Fudim, Whittier College has been the perfect place to pursue a well-rounded liberal arts education. Through…
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Commencement speaker Alejandro Chávez Rodríguez '24
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Commencement speaker Alejandro Chávez Rodríguez '24 reflects on his college journey
When Alejandro Chávez Rodríguez steps up to the podium next week to address his peers at Commencement, he’ll be part of…
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Ezdras Meraz-Lerma '24
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Senior Spotlight: Ezdras Meraz-Lerma '24 inspires through art and language
You might say creativity and collaboration come naturally to Ezdras Meraz-Lerma. A poet and hobby musician who plays…
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Whittier College students receive accolades during the 2024 Honors Convocation. | Brandy Vargas/Whittier College
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2024 Honors Convocation celebrates Poet service and scholarship
The 2024 Honors Convocation celebrated outstanding students who have excelled in the classroom and beyond. During…
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Emily Henderson ’24
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Senior Spotlight: Emily Henderson '24 spells out her legacy
Emily Henderson has a way with words. The English/creative writing major and film studies minor from La Mirada,…
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The seventh annual Student Life Awards were held on April 18.
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2024 Student Life Awards honor leadership and community achievements
The seventh annual Student Life Awards were held on April 18. The Student Life Awards celebrate students’ outstanding…
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Anh Tran | Courtesy Dr. Rebecca Eberle-Romberger
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Growing together: How Whittier's local community supports student scholarships
Whittier College’s vibrant student body, faculty, and staff don’t exist in a vacuum. As much as the College is there to…
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