Three Whitworth Students Named 2020 Goldwater Scholars

Three Whitworth University undergraduate students have been awarded prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. Whitworth University’s Speakers & Artists Series welcomes Eric Metaxas, New York Times bestselling author and host of The Eric Metaxas Show, a nationally syndicated daily radio show, on Wednesday, March 18, at 7 p.m. on the Cowles Auditorium main stage.

Whitworth University Welcomes Author and Historian Jemar Tisby

Whitworth University invites author and historian Jemar Tisby to present the 2020 Staley Distinguished Christian Scholar lecture on March 17 at 7 p.m. in Weyerhaeuser Hall, Robinson Teaching Theatre.

The Whitworth Hawaiian Club, Nā Pu‘uwai o Hawai‘i (The Heart of Hawai‘i), will share food and culture with the community as they celebrate the club’s 50th anniversary of the first lūʻau,  Friday, March 13.

Whitworth University Names New Provost & Executive Vice President

Whitworth University President Beck A. Taylor announced Feb. 19 the appointment of Gregor Thuswaldner, Ph.D., as Whitworth’s next provost & executive vice president.

El Departamento de Teatro de Whitworth Presenta Su Primera Producción Bilingüe

El viernes, 6 de marzo, la Universidad Whitworth estrena una obra de teatro bilingüe original, La Algajira.  Con una incorporación de inglés y español, será la primera obra bilingüe presentada por la universidad y la primera producción que inaugura el nuevo Cowles Auditorio renovado.

Whitworth University is honored to once again be included on the list of U.S. colleges and universities that produced the most 2019-20 Fulbright U.S. students.

Whitworth Theatre Presents the University’s First Bilingual Production "La Algajira"

On Friday, March 6, Whitworth University will debut an original bilingual play, La Algajira. Incorporating English and Spanish, it will be both the university’s first bilingual play and the first production staged in the newly renovated Cowles Auditorium.

Whitworth Named One of the Nation’s Top Military Friendly® Schools by Viqtory Media

Whitworth University has earned the 2020-21 Military Friendly® School designation, with bronze distinction, by Viqtory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs®, STEM Jobs SM and Military Spouse. This is the fourth consecutive year Whitworth has received this honor.

Carnegie Foundation Selects Colleges and Universities for 2020 Community Engagement Classification

The Carnegie Foundation has announced Whitworth University is one of the 119 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, an elective designation that indicates institutional commitment to community engagement. The university is among only 44 institutions to be newly classified in 2020. This is the highest form of achievement for universities partnering to make a difference in the world.

Whitworth Presents Distinguished Leader Award to Camp Spalding Executive Director Andy Sonneland

Whitworth University will present the Distinguished Leader Award, on behalf of its board of trustees, to Camp Spalding’s Andy Sonneland on Jan. 30.

How Whitworth Communicates in the Event of Weather-Related Closures or Delays

Decisions to suspend some or all of Whitworth’s instructional program or change the regular operating schedule will be announced in the following ways:

Whitworth to Hold Gifted Education Institute

The Whitworth Center for Gifted Education invites community members, parents and educators to a one-day institute, Breaking Barriers: Understanding and Responding to Diversity in Student Potential, Feb. 8, from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. on Whitworth’s campus.