Whittier College

10/01/2026

Poets found their flow💜🧘 A little afternoon yoga outside Turner Hall ☀️

09/30/2026

Once a Poet, always a Poet. There's nothing like the energy on campus when the Poet spirit comes out: game days, traditions, and a community that's got your back for life.

09/29/2026

We're back and better now than ever.

Are you ready to pack the stadium?
Are you ready to don your purple and gold?
Are you ready to cheer at the highest level?
Are you ready to take part in Homecoming with Whittier College?

There’s only one way to feel the hype, to feel the energy, to experience it all again: https://www.whittier.edu/homecoming

09/28/2026

4th Annual Poet Paddle!! 🏖️☀️🐚

This past weekend the Department of English, Language and Literature hosted a free field trip for students to kayak in Alamitos Bay in Long Beach! 🐡🪼

Be sure to check on Engage for more fun and free events hosted on and off campus at Whittier College! ✨💜

09/28/2026

Whittier College has made exciting strides, and you’re invited to learn and celebrate our successes and milestones!

State of the College
🗓️Friday, October 23, 5 p.m.
📍Shannon Center.

Can’t attend in person? A livestream will be available: https://bit.ly/45p2u27

09/28/2026

Poet by day, guitarist by heart.

At Whittier College, we believe your passions don't have to wait for "someday"; they belong in your story right now. Whether it's music, research, or a cause you care about, we'll help you chase it.

09/27/2026

Why you should come to Homecoming:

* You’re proud to be an alumnus
* You miss Whittier College
* You want to relive your college days
* You’re excited to see Whittier Football return
* All of the above!

Come home. Celebrate the past. Experience what’s next. Register today and be part of Poet history: https://bit.ly/45p2u27

09/24/2026

Oh, those campus views and long walks to class never get old. Do you have a recent pic you took that made you proud to be a Poet? Drop it in the comments!

09/23/2026

💜Whittier College Activities Fair Recap!💛

So many amazing on-campus clubs, organizations, societies and more showed up for this event!

There's something for everyone here at Whittier!

09/22/2026

BIG NEWS: Whittier College hits spot #20 among Best Value Schools in today's U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges rankings.

President Dillon says, "Being ranked No. 20 makes us proud, but the real value measure is a purpose-driven, future-ready education we provide, grounded in collaboration, mentorship, and real-world learning. Students from all backgrounds learn to build confidence in their abilities, think for themselves, and tackle real-world challenges. They graduate prepared to thrive in whatever comes next for their future and careers.”

With a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 and an average class size of 11 students, Whittier makes education personal as students explore their interests and grow into compassionate leaders ready to make a positive impact in the world.

Today, U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Colleges rankings, and Whittier College hit spot #20 among Best Value Schools. This is a 66-place jump compared to last year’s report.