Message from the Assistant Dean of Advancement and External Engagement

What a year for Whitman! As we near the end of the 2024-25 school year, I write to offer updates on the progress we have made this year in strengthening our connections with alumni, parents and donors; elevating our engagement opportunities; increasing philanthropic support for the Whitman School; and, most importantly, making an impact on the students and faculty of our school.

Some of these notable achievements include:

• renovations throughout the Whitman School of Management building that have elevated the facilities to meet the needs our students and faculty;

• increased philanthropy to support student retention scholarships and awards to ensure Whitman students can complete their education without financial burden;

• the launch of the Whitman Leadership Circle, which generated over $4.9 million in new commitments to Whitman in the first 10 months and has helped cultivate a culture of leadership giving at the Whitman School;

• record support for the Whitman School of Management Dean’s Fund, Whitman’s annual fund that supports the highest priority areas of need across Whitman;

• elevated career readiness programming and networking opportunities in partnership with the Whitman Career Center, which engaged 660 alumni and parents in our Orange Business Network.

• the first meeting of the inaugural Whitman School Parents Advisory Council, which includes 14 parents who provide insight on improving the student experience. 

We believe this is just the start of what’s to come for Whitman as we continue this momentum beyond the school year and into the future. We are actively working to secure support for additional student-facing programs and initiatives that will differentiate the Whitman experience, attract the best and brightest students, empower our current cohort and offer new opportunities for alumni and parents to be involved.

Innovation is at our core; it is the lens through which we approach our curriculum, our student experience and our culture. As we work to launch these ideas, we invite you to be a part of the conversation by attending events on campus and virtually, volunteer to host students at your job or network in your city, or make a gift to support Whitman. However you choose to engage, know that you are an important part of our community and you can make an impact as we innovate for the future of Whitman together.

Be Orange. Be Whitman.