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Sharing our stories, reconnecting with friends, and inspiring the next generation of Walla Walla University alumni.
Seen and Heard
WWU alumni in the news
Have you or a fellow WWU alumnus been in the news? We want to celebrate with you.
Your career milestones are an inspiration to current and future WWU students.
Send your news links to westwind@wallawalla.edu.
Maureen Hayden
2017 | Biology
Hayden was featured on KXXV Channel 25 and in Texas A&M News about finding ways to continue her research on the health of oceans while dealing with retinopathy prematurity.
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Earl Bolton
1936 | Physics
At age 106, Bolton was featured in The Columbian as Clark County’s oldest man to be vaccinated for the coronavirus.
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Emily (Wilkens) Poole
2010 | Health
Stories from Poole’s 2011 book African Rice Heart about her student missions experience were read on Spokane Public Radio.
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Back to You
Alumni share their stories in their own words
Westwind magazine
Curated stories and news to inspire and reconnect WWU alumni
Know someone who should share their story?
Tell us about them! Send an email to westwind@wallawalla.edu.
AlumNotes
Walla Walla University alumni as well as current and former faculty and staff are invited to submit AlumNote information to be included in Westwind.
In Memory
Family members of deceased alumni, faculty, and staff are invited to submit obituary information to be included in Westwind.
Westwind staff
Editor: Kim Strobel
Student staff writers: Kiersten Ekkens, Makena Horton, Kelsi Nash, Brooke Sample