Whitworth University hosts exhibit by photographer Chris Jordan to kick off year of signature events

Chris Jordan

Beginning Sept. 11, the Whitworth University Art Department and the Bryan Oliver Gallery will present the work of Seattle-based photographer Chris Jordan. The exhibit, which is part of Jordan’s “Running the Numbers” series, looks at contemporary American culture through the lens of statistics. The project examines unique and sometimes bizarre measurements of our society with large, highly detailed prints assembled from thousands of smaller photographs.

Whitworth once again featured by Colleges of Distinction as a leader in education excellence

For the sixth time in seven years, Whitworth University has been named a top school in the country on CollegesofDistinction.com, an online guide that takes a fresh look at colleges and universities by appealing to students’ unique and varied interests. Based on the opinions of guidance counselors, educators, and admissions professionals, Colleges of Distinction honors colleges excelling in key areas of educational quality.

Whitworth named one of Princeton Review’s best universities in the West

For the sixth consecutive year, Whitworth University has been designated one of the best colleges and universities in the West in a recent college guide published by The Princeton Review. The education-services company ranked Whitworth among 123 institutions it recommends in the "Best Western   Colleges" section of its website feature, “2015 Best Colleges: Region by Region,” which was posted today at http://www.princetonreview.com/best-regional-colleges.aspx. Registration at The Princeton Review’s website is required to view the list.

ALERT: Campus will resume regular activities while storm cleanup continues

While Saturday's storm caused some downed trees and structural damage on our main Spokane campus, regularly-scheduled classes and work schedules will be maintained for Mon., Aug. 4. Crews are cleaning up after the storm and areas of caution will be identified by yellow or pink warning tape. This may include vegetation, parking and clean-up work routes and areas. Please stay away from these marked areas.