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Whitworth University Board of Trustees Elects Two Members
The Whitworth University Board of Trustees is honored to welcome two new members, the Rev. Kelly Hostetler and Jocelyn Wilson, M.D. ’07.

Arguing Bucs Make History with Award-Winning Season
The Arguing Bucs have made history at Whitworth University, ending their season as national champions.

Whitworth University Forms Presidential Search Committee
Whitworth University Board of Trustees Chair Brian Kirkpatrick announced today the launch of a 17-member presidential search committee to select President Beck A. Taylor’s successor. The committee hopes the 19th president will be in office by early to mid-2022.

Whitworth’s Forensic Team Wins National Tournament for Eighth Time
The Whitworth University forensics team claimed the No. 1 spot for the eighth time in nine years at the National Christian College Forensics Association’s tournament March 25-28.

Whitworth Welcomes Spokane Author Jess Walter for a Virtual Conversation on “The Cold Millions”
The Whitworth History Department is pleased to offer An Evening with Jess Walter in which the award-winning Spokane author will talk about his latest book, The Cold Millions, on Tuesday, April 6, at 7 p.m.

Whitworth University to Welcome Nine New Act Six Scholars
Whitworth University is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021 Act Six Leadership Scholarships.

Whitworth University Names Scott McQuilkin Interim President
The Whitworth University Board of Trustees’ Executive Committee has selected Scott McQuilkin to serve as the university’s interim president, starting June 1, 2021. The selection was made during a called meeting of the committee on March 18. President Beck A. Taylor, Whitworth’s 18th president, recently announced his acceptance of the presidency at Samford University in Birmingham, Ala., and will resign from Whitworth at the end of May. Whitworth’s full board will ratify McQuilkin’s selection at its April meeting.