Whittier Fund - Faculty and Academic Excellence

Investment in the Whittier Fund - Faculty and Academic Excellence ensures we can attract and retain exceptional faculty, strengthen research opportunities, and sustain the innovative academic programs that define Whittier College. Your support empowers us to prioritize the heart of our institution: a vibrant community of learners and leaders.

Whittier offers world-class learning opportunities, but it's our faculty who bring them to life. Their passion for teaching creates dynamic, interactive classrooms and fosters meaningful mentoring relationships that stay with students long after graduation. These layered connections form the foundation of Whittier's academic experience and are essential to preparing the next generation of thinkers, creators, and leaders.

Your investment ensures that our faculty have the resources, stability, and support to continue inspiring students and advancing academic excellence across campus.

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NEW: $10,000 MATCH FOR GIFTS IN HONOR OF PRESIDENT DILLON '73
Thank you for honoring President Dillon '73 and doubling your impact today. Your matched support amplifies our momentum and directly benefits Whittier students.
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POWER HOUR (12:00-1:00 p.m.) PARTICIPATION PARTY FOR $2,500
Because of you, we completed the Power Hour challenge—50 donors in just 60 minutes! You unlocked an additional $2,500 for the Whittier Fund from our Anonymous donor. Thank you for helping power this incredible hour!
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$100,000 WHITTIER FUND MATCH. FUEL THE HEART OF WHITTIER.
We unlocked the full $100,000 Whittier Fund match from Rick Gilchrist '68 and Bill Wardlaw '68. Your support strengthens the heartbeat of Whittier—fueling student success, inspiring excellence, and sustaining the programs that bring our mission to life. Thank you for helping raise $200,000 for the Whittier Fund and for making your impact count!
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$8,000 FACULTY AND STAFF MATCH
Thanks to the Faculty and Staff who shape the student experience every single day—and today, your impact was doubled. The full $8,000 match from SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and Ken Woods '84 was met earning $16,000 for our worthy Poets.
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