The president of Whittier College announced her resignation Friday amid financial troubles, plunging enrollment and criticism of her performance at one of California’s oldest liberal arts institutions. Kenya L. Williams, interim chair of the Whittier Board of Trustees, expressed appreciation for Oubré’s leadership, crediting her with attracting the largest gift in college history: a $12-million unrestricted donation from philanthropist MacKenzie …
Students make their way into the Science Center at Whittier College. “Whittier College is a strong institution in the middle of a challenging chapter,” and alumni, faculty and staff “have raised important questions about Whittier’s future direction,” the statement said. In the 1980s and 1990s, Oubré held managerial positions on the business side of the Los Angeles Times and its …
Former lacrosse captain Alex Coco, with teammates Kale Lanza, left, and Noah Tobias, said he put in personal time to support younger players. “Not getting a proper reason from the college, I feel like I’ve been tossed aside,” she said. The school estimates it will save $700,000 from the eliminated programs, which will be invested into “supporting student wellness,” Santana …
