Whitworth Welcomes Grammy-Winning Trumpeter Brian Lynch for Jazz Clinic and Concert April 14-15

Whitworth University is pleased to announce its Guest Artist Jazz Concert will feature multi-Grammy award-winning trumpeter and composer Brian Lynch on Saturday, April 15, at 8 p.m. at the Bing Crosby Theater. Lynch will perform arrangements and original compositions with the nationally recognized Whitworth Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Jared Hall, assistant professor of music. 

Whitworth Welcomes Journalist Elizabeth Bruenig on April 18

As part of its Spring Speaker Series, the Weyerhaeuser Center for Christian Faith & Learning, along with Speakers & Artists and the Simpson-Duvall Lectureship, will host journalist and Pulitzer Prize finalist Elizabeth Bruenig on April 18 at 7 p.m. in Weyerhaeuser Hall’s Robinson Teaching Theatre. 

Whitworth Professor’s Expert Analysis Featured in "Time" Magazine

An op-ed piece by Aaron Griffith, Whitworth assistant professor of modern history, about a recent worship service at Asbury University in Kentucky will be featured in the March 27/April 3 issue of Time magazine. 

Whitworth Theatre is proud to present its spring main-stage production, Saint Joan, this month in Cowles Auditorium. Showtimes are March 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m. and March 12 and 19 at 2 p.m.

Whitworth Music Ensembles Kick Off the Spring Season with Concerts March 11 and 13

Celebrate the upcoming spring season by enjoying the beautiful sounds of the Whitworth Wind Symphony, the Whitworth Symphony Orchestra and the Whitworth Choir. 

Whitworth University has earned the 2023-2024 Military Friendly® School designation, with silver distinction, by Viqtory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs®, STEM Jobs SM and Military Spouse. This is the seventh consecutive year Whitworth has been named a Military Friendly School.

Whitworth University Welcomes John Inazu, Author and Professor of Law and Religion, March 9

As part of its Spring Speaker Series, the Weyerhaeuser Center for Christian Faith & Learning, along with the Office of Church Engagement, will host John Inazu, Ph.D., on March 9 at 7 p.m. in Weyerhaeuser Hall’s Robinson Teaching Theatre. 

Whitworth to Launch School of Health Sciences to Meet Growing Demand

In April, Whitworth University will form the School of Health Sciences to house Whitworth’s undergraduate health sciences department, doctoral programs in occupational and physical therapy, Master of Science in Athletic Training program, and pre-nursing program. Whitworth is launching the school with the desire to best prepare graduates to serve people and communities in a variety of health and wellness careers and to enhance the university’s ability to respond to employers’ emerging needs.

Whitworth Welcomes the United States Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment March 9

Whitworth University is pleased to announce the U.S. Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment will perform the Battle Color Ceremony in the Whitworth Fieldhouse on March 9 at 6 p.m. as part of the unit's Northwestern Tour. This event is free and open to the public, but advance tickets are required.

Whitworth University is pleased to announce it has named Josh Hibbard, Ph.D., as vice president for enrollment management. Hibbard has an extensive background in Christian higher education and two decades of enrollment management experience. 

Whitworth Names Joshue Orozco as Vice President for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Whitworth University is pleased to announce that Joshue Orozco, Ph.D., has been named vice president for diversity, equity & inclusion.  

Whitworth Welcomes Leading Scholar on Religion and Race Michael O. Emerson on Feb. 16

Whitworth University is pleased to welcome Michael O. Emerson, Ph.D., one of the nation’s leading scholars on religion and race, on Thursday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. in Weyerhaeuser Hall’s Robinson Teaching Theatre.

On One Pine Day, Whitworth Donors Can Help Aspiring Teachers Find the “Perfect Fit”

Whitworth University donors will have the opportunity to support a variety of projects that directly benefit students this week when Whitworth holds One Pine Day, its annual one-day giving event, Feb. 15-16.

Whitworth Celebrates Black History Month 2023

Since 1976, February has been designated as Black History Month in the United States. It’s a time dedicated to emphasizing the accomplishments of Black Americans and Black culture and to recognizing the contributions of significant leaders, moments and achievements related to Black history.

Whitworth Institute of Leadership Receives $500,000 Endowment from AgWest Farm Credit

The Whitworth University Institute of Leadership has received a generous corporate gift from AgWest Farm Credit, formerly Northwest Farm Credit Services, one of the West’s leading agricultural lenders.

Theologian, Ethicist and Author Jonathan Tran to Speak at Whitworth University Feb. 8

Whitworth’s Weyerhaeuser Center for Christian Faith & Learning will kick off its spring speaker series with a presentation by Jonathan Tran, Ph.D., on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 7 p.m. in Weyerhaeuser Hall’s Robinson Teaching Theatre. Tran will speak on “Identity Politics and Anti-Racism: What’s Christian about It?”

Whitworth to Honor Verne Windham with Distinguished Community Service Award

Whitworth University will honor musician, conductor and former Spokane Public Radio host Verne Windham with the Distinguished Community Service Award at Spring Convocation on Feb. 2 at 11 a.m. in Cowles Auditorium.

Whitworth’s Margo Long Endowed Chair Tamra Stambaugh Receives National Association for Gifted Children’s Distinguished Service Award

Whitworth University is pleased to announce Tamra Stambaugh, Ph.D., the Margo Long Endowed Chair in Gifted Education, has received the National Association for Gifted Children’s (NAGC) 2022 Distinguished Service Award. 

Whitworth University to Offer Dual Degree Programs in Graduate Business and Health Science

Whitworth University’s Graduate Studies in Business Program and Graduate Health Science Program have partnered to offer dual graduate degree programs, the first of their kind in Washington.