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The Whitworth University sign welcomes visitors to campus, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Spokane, Wash. | Caleb Flegel/The Whitworthian

Political discourse on campus: Liz Cheney and President Scott McQuilkin discuss political climate in America

Max Broennle May 24, 2025

On Tuesday, April 22, President Scott Mcquilkin sat down with former U.S. Representative Liz Cheney for a Q&A event. They invited faculty, staff and students to engage in political discourse in the...

Members of the military hold the American flag for the National Anthem, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at the annual military appreciation football game against Pacific Lutheran University at the Whitworth Pine Bowl in Spokane, Wash. | Caleb Flegel/The Whitworthian

A campus built for heroes: Whitworth wins an award for outstanding military student support

Andres Aguilera May 23, 2025

Whitworth’s continual support for military students has been recognized once again, and the efforts put forth are undeniable. For the ninth consecutive year, Whitworth has received the title of being...

The outside of Robinson Science Hall at Whitworth University, Friday, March. 14, 2025, in Spokane, Wash. | Photo by Nandia Tungalag/The Whitworthian.

Whitworth receives $2 million STEM grant

Haley Wallace May 23, 2025

This year, Whitworth University has been named a recipient of the National Science Foundation’s Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S-STEM) Grant. Whitworth is one of 12...

Inside of Whitworth's Center for Career and Professional Development on Friday, March 14, 2025, in Spokane, Wash. | Gana Battumur/The Whitworthian

Seniors gear up for graduation: Entering the job market in a time of difficulty

Candice Stilwell May 23, 2025

It’s no secret that the job market is not at its best right now, and Whitworth seniors are feeling the difficulties of finding a job post-graduation.   According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics...

Meg Fairborn will be continuing on to study physics in graduate school, Friday, May 2, 2025, Eric Johnston Science Center at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. | Alyssa Hammer/The Whitworthian

Nuclear fusion, ice cream and community: Whitworth student receives graduate school fellowship to study physics

Norah McLaughlin May 23, 2025

Meg Fairborn is a senior physics and math double major at Whitworth who has been awarded an opportunity to study physics anywhere she wants. “I’m a little bit sad to be going, but I’m also kind of...

Whitworth students move toward waiting busses for Community Building Day, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022, at Whitworth University's Fieldhouse in Spokane, Wash. | Mario Gonzalez/The Whitworthian

How well does Whitworth truly embody the values of DEI? 

Candice Stilwell May 22, 2025

Whitworth has long been an institution that advertises the value of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Within the university’s DEI page, they say their intentions are to:  “1) raise awareness...

Participants cross the finish line during the 5K Color Run, an event hosted by Whitworth ASWU at the Loop at Whitworth University, Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Spokane, Wash | Gana Battumur/The Whitworthian

Campus goes colorful: HEAT color run promises a blast

Andres Aguilera May 21, 2025

The 10th annual HEAT scallywag scurry, taking place this year on April 26, will be a color run to celebrate the club’s event. The HEAT workers hope the color run attracts many participants and expect...

Posters found inside of Hendrick Hall at Whitworth University, Thursday, April 10, 2025 in Spokane, Wash. | Mikaela Butlay/The Whitworthian

ASWU officially passes DEI resolution

Rebecca Van Wyk May 12, 2025

On April 16, the DEI resolution proposed by the student body to ASWU was officially passed with a vote of eight in favor and three abstentions. The resolution’s passing was the result of over a month’s...

The Dornsife Health Sciences Building at Whitworth University, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Spokane, Wash. | Alyssa Hammer/The Whitworthian

Community beyond the pinecone curtain: Dornsife’s Earth Day events

Norah McLaughlin May 11, 2025

The Dornsife Center for Community Engagement organized a series of environmentally focused volunteer opportunities to celebrate Earth Day throughout April.   “Every volunteer event I tried to organize...

Outside of the Investment Center at the Weyerhaeuser Center at Whitworth University, Monday, April 14, 2025, in Spokane, Wash. | Gana Battumur/The Whitworthian

Still bullish on education: A college club’s mission unshaken by market volatility

Andres Aguilera May 11, 2025

The Whitworth Student Investment Group (WSIG) has had new developments while managing the Robblee-Roberts Student Investment Fund as part of Whitworth University’s endowment. The mission of the club...

Colton Nussbaum reading AI Articles at Whitworth University, Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2025, in Spokane, Wash |The Whitworthian/Kiernan Martin

At the core of AI: Computer science faculty generating conversations about artificial intelligence on campus.

Norah McLaughlin April 30, 2025

Implications of artificial intelligence (AI) have been impacting different aspects of society, and universities, such as Whitworth, are not exempt. Whitworth faculty members feel like there isn’t enough...

The incoming 2025-26 ASWU President, Abby Ruffcorn, poses for a photograph in front of Ballard Hall, Thursday, Apr. 10, 2025, at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. | Alyssa Hammer/The Whitworthian

ASWU election results in for the 2025-26 academic year

Haley Wallace April 30, 2025

With campaign posters lining the halls and tables set up in the Hixson Union Building (HUB), Whitworth students made their voices heard in April during the Associated Students of Whitworth University elections...

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