PACIFIC NORTHWEST INITIATIVE
Whittier College and the Pacific Northwest share a long and meaningful history rooted in opportunity, ambition, and purpose. For generations, students from Washington, Oregon, and communities across Puget Sound traveled south to Whittier in search of a rigorous liberal arts education, one grounded in critical thinking, clear communication, and the confidence to lead lives of impact. These students enriched campus life, went on to distinguish themselves in business, public service, and education, and built lasting connections between Whittier and communities throughout the Northwest.
In recent years, rising costs and geographic distance have made this pathway less accessible for many talented students. The Pacific Northwest Initiative reflects Whittier’s commitment to restoring and strengthening those connections, expanding access, and honoring the shared belief, held by generations of alumni, that students with promise and perseverance deserve the chance to thrive.
At its core, this initiative is rooted in a simple and enduring truth. When opportunity is sustained, education does more than change individual lives. It strengthens families, communities, and entire regions for generations to come.
Your gift plays a meaningful role in supporting Whittier students from the Pacific Northwest who demonstrate both academic promise and financial need. It sends a clear and powerful message: you belong at Whittier, you are seen, and people believe in what you can become.
We invite you to make a gift today and help open doors for the next generation of students from the Northwest, students ready to carry forward your legacy of purpose, pride, and impact.
