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Fitting Named WWU Vice President for Student Life

By Jodi Wagner, May 20, 2026

Matthew Fitting will join Walla Walla University in July 2026 as vice president for student life. He comes from Andrews University, where he has served since 2022 as dean for undergraduate residence life, overseeing residence hall operations and student programming.

At WWU, Fitting will lead housing, spiritual and social programming, student missions and athletics. He succeeds Darren Wilkins, who is stepping away to focus on his tour company. Fitting looks forward to bringing his passion for student community to WWU when he begins his duties in July.

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