Whitman College overview

Q. What is the main USP of Whitman College?

Ans. Whitman College is the first college in the Pacific Northwest to install a Phi Beta Kappa chapter. It develops critical thinking, innovative mindset, communication, and marketing skills for the business world. The programs of the college have a diverse learning experience itself as it is mixed with the liberal arts and sciences. It is one of the top-ranking business schools in the world.

Q. What is the ranking of Whitman College?

Ans. The rankings of Whitman College are – 

• The college ranked 38 by U.S News and World Report.
• It ranked 53 by Washington Monthly 
• It ranked 89 by Forbes nationally 
• It also ranked 98 by THE nationally

Q. What is Whitman College famous for?

Ans. Whitman College is the first college in the Pacific Northwest to install a Phi Beta Kappa chapter. It develops critical thinking, innovative mindset, communication, and marketing skills for the business world. The programs of the college have a diverse learning experience itself as it is mixed with the liberal arts and sciences. It is one of the top-ranking business schools in the world.

Q. Is Walla Walla a large city?

Ans. Yes, it is a large city.

Q. Who are the top Alumni of Whitman College?

Ans. Some of the notable alumni of Whitman College are –

• James Alger Flee – judge 
• William O. Douglas – Supreme Court justice 
• Al Ullman – U.S. Congressmen
• Pat Thibaudeau – Washington State Senator 
• Walt Minnick – Idaho Congressmen 
• Ryan Crocker – U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan 
• Ben Westlund – Oregon State Treasurer
• Neil Kornze – U.S. Bureau of Land Management 
• Adam West – actor 
• Morten Lauridsen – composer 
• Craig Lesley – novelist

Q. Is Whitman College recognized?

Ans. Yes, it is a recognized university.

Q. How is the campus of Whitman College?

Ans. The Whitman College campus is a 117 acre campus located in Walla Walla, Washington. Most of the campus is centered on a quad, which serves as the location for the intramural field sports. The campus of the Whitman College includes – 

• Ankeny Field 
• Penrose Library 
• College Creek 
• Olin Hall 
• Maxey Hall
• Lyman Hall 
• Jewett Hall 

Q. What are the libraries of Whitman College?

Ans. The main library of Whitman College is Penrose Library. It holds 500,000 volumes in approx. 80,000 square feet. The library houses the Information Commons and Information Technology Services and a variety of print and electronic material.