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WINTER 2026

Whitman Magazine

This issue highlights Whitties making an impact in their communities and around the world—from filmmakers to caregivers to coaches to entrepreneurs, Whitties shape the world in positive ways.

Yahir Tzec-Carrasco (left) and Oliver Rodriguez Dickson (right) stand in front of a lowrider vehicle parked in front of a drive-in theater
Cover Story

鈥楻oll Modelz鈥�: Whittie Filmmakers Flip the Script on Lowriders & Chicano Culture

Whitman College alumni Yahir Tzec-Carrasco 鈥�25 and Oliver Rodriguez Dickson 鈥�25 celebrate the cultural pride, community values and artistry of Mexican American culture in 鈥淩oll Modelz,鈥� their documentary about the Washington State Lowriders Car Club, based in Walla Walla.

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Feature Stories

Enjoy highlights from this issue of Whitman Magazine.

Kira Mauseth stands in Kerry Park with the Seattle skyline in the background

Harnessing Hope: Whitman Alum Helps People in Crisis Rebound & Rebuild

From Washington to the world, clinical psychologist Kira Mauseth 鈥�00 helps people affected by disasters build resilience in the face of unimaginable tragedy鈥攁nd she says there鈥檚 one remarkable thing their communities have in common: a limitless capacity for hope.
Elliot Kalauawa (right) and Luana Kalauawa (left) sit in a crowd at an outdoor banquet

The Good Doctor: Meet an Alum of Merit Making a Difference in Hawai驶i鈥檚 Medical Community

Elliot Kalauawa, M.D., 鈥�75 received the 2025 Alumni of Merit Award from Whitman College in recognition of his nearly 40-year career as an HIV/AIDS specialist in the same Hawaiian community where he grew up.
Coach Jenn Blomme stands on a platform smiling down at student-athletes swimming in Harvey Pool

Making Waves: Whitman鈥檚 Head Swimming Coach Stacks Up the Wins by Putting People First

On her way to one of the winningest records in Whitman Athletics history, Head Swimming Coach Jenn Blomme finds season after season of success by embracing the competitiveness, camaraderie, whimsy and well-being of student-athletes who are people first, swimmers second.
Lisa Curtis (front row, center) poses for a selfie with harvesters and their children in Zimbabwe

Good Food & Good Business: Lessons in Changemaking From a Peace Corps 鈥�40 Under 40鈥�

Entrepreneur and Whitman College alum Lisa Curtis 鈥�10 built a successful superfood business that prioritizes social and environmental impact. She shares what it takes to create a business that drives both profit and social change.
Rock formations in Mono Lake at sunset

Caring for Mono Lake: Alum Inspires Whitman鈥檚 Semester in the West Students

As Education Director for the Mono Lake Committee, Ryan Garrett 鈥�18 welcomed the opportunity to introduce Whitman College students to the lake鈥檚 fascinating ecosystem and complex environmental issues during a visit from Semester in the West.
Two students walk down a campus pathway surrounded by fall foliage
A Place Like No Other

Fall 2025 in Photos at Whitman College

From the Class of 2029’s first steps on campus to moments in and out of the classroom that transform lives—join us on a journey back though some of the highlights of the Fall 2025 semester.

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On Boyer Avenue

What’s happening on campus—community and college news.

Prospective students and a tour guide stand on a street corner with a Whitman College banner in the background.

Whitman College Will Meet 100% Financial Need for All Students

This transformative commitment removes financial barriers so all students have the opportunity to find lives of meaning and purpose through a Whitman education.
Nancy Serrurier stands by the fireplace in Harvey Hall

Nancy Serrurier Village Named for Trustee & Upward Together Campaign Leader

Whitman College鈥檚 new junior-senior village will bear the name of Trustee Nancy Serrurier, celebrating her legacy of philanthropy and service to the college.
Split image of two runners wearing Whitman jerseys: Ella Harrington (in color) and John Leier (black and white)

Now & Then: Different Eras, Same Passion for Whitman Athletics

The uniforms are different, the venues have changed and records have been broken. But the look of grit and determination on a Whitman College runner鈥檚 face is timeless.

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