Whitworth University Names Joshue Orozco as University’s Inaugural Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Whitworth University is pleased to announce Joshue Orozco, Ph.D., professor of philosophy, has been appointed as associate dean of diversity, equity & inclusion, a newly created position within the academic affairs office. Orozco was selected by the diversity cabinet and will serve as a liaison between the chief diversity officer, provost, deans and faculty.

The Doctor of Occupational Therapy program at Whitworth University has been granted candidacy status by the professional accrediting body the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). The status allows Whitworth to admit students for the inaugural class that begins in August 2022.

Whitworth to Celebrate the Class of 2022 in the Pine Bowl May 21-22

Whitworth University is pleased to welcome graduates, friends, family members and community members to the Whitworth Pine Bowl for the 2022 commencement ceremonies. 

Whitworth Symphony Orchestra Presents “For a Beautiful Land” April 26 at Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox

The Whitworth Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Philip Baldwin, presents its spring concert, For a Beautiful Land, Tuesday, April 26, at 7 p.m. at the Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox.

Two Whitworth Students Selected as 2022-23 Fulbright Scholarship Finalists

Whitworth University students Meghan Kunz ’22 and Aaron Slape ’22 have earned prestigious Fulbright scholarships to teach English in Germany and Taiwan, respectively, during the 2022-23 school year.

Whitworth Welcomes Performance Poet and Film Producer Natasha T. Miller as Scholar-In-Residence for Diversity Monologues

The Whitworth Office of Student Diversity, Equity & Inclusion welcomes Natasha T. Miller as the scholar-in-residence for the seventh annual Diversity Monologues on Thursday, April 28, at 7 p.m. in Cowles Auditorium.

Lindaman Chair Jonathan Moo to Present “Why Virtuous People Won’t Save the Earth”

Professor of New Testament & Environmental Studies Jonathan Moo, Whitworth’s Edward B. Lindaman Endowed Chair, will present the Lindaman Chair Lecture, “Why Virtuous People Won’t Save the Earth,” on April 26 at 7 p.m. in Weyerhaeuser Hall’s Robinson Teaching Theatre. 

Whitworth Named to Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s Transfer Honor Roll for Third Consecutive Year

Whitworth University is pleased to announce it has been named to Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s Transfer Honor Roll for the third year in a row. Whitworth is one of just 171 colleges and universities to receive this honor.

Whitworth University Provost & Executive Vice President Gregor Thuswaldner is pleased to announce the appointment of John Pell as dean of the College of Arts & Sciences and Brooke Kiener as dean of the School of Continuing Studies & graduate admissions.

Whitworth University Receives Lilly Endowment Inc. Grant to Fund Grounded Faith Initiative

Whitworth University is pleased to announce it has received a nearly $1.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to fund the Grounded Faith Initiative, a collaboration between the Office of Church Engagement (OCE) and the Parish Collective. 

Whitworth to Present Elaine Couture, Retired Regional Chief Executive for Providence, with Distinguished Leader Award

Whitworth University will present Elaine Couture, Providence Health & Services’ retired executive vice president and regional chief executive for Washington and Montana, with the university’s Distinguished Leader Award on Thursday, April 14, at 7 p.m. in Weyerhaeuser Hall’s Robinson Teaching Theatre.

Whitworth Names David Henreckson as Director of Weyerhaeuser Center for Christian Faith & Learning

Whitworth University is pleased to announce David Henreckson, Ph.D., has been selected as the new director of the Weyerhaeuser Center for Christian Faith & Learning. 

Whitworth to Dedicate the Dana & David Dornsife Health Sciences Building

 Whitworth President Scott McQuilkin will be joined by members of the Whitworth Board of Trustees for the dedication of the new Dana & David Dornsife Health Sciences Building on Thursday, April 21, at 3:15 p.m.