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Renjen Fellows Program prepares students for community revitalization

February 6, 2025

Inaugural cohort includes students and faculty from across Willamette's colleges and schools, who will propose innovative solutions to revitalizing Portland and the region.

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The College

Helping rural communities in Oregon thrive through AmeriCorps Program

March 13, 2025

Fresh out of their senior year at Willamette, two Bearcats are working with rural communities to assist with major projects in places that are too often left out of the conversation.

Jeff Heatherington BA'65
University News

Transforming public health education: the Heatherington gift

March 13, 2025

This $6 million endowed gift supports Willamette undergraduates through scholarships, internships, programming, and a new staff position.

Maile Sakamoto
School of Computing and Information Sciences

Using data to improve access to healthcare

March 13, 2025

With a MS in Data Science degree from Willamette, Maile Sakamoto MS’24 applies her skills to make medications more affordable for Medicare and Medicaid members.

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Pacific Northwest College of Art

From thesis project to published book

March 13, 2025

Her PNCA community helped her navigate the business side of art. Now, Rowan Kingsbury BFA’22 fulfills a dream of publishing her first graphic novel.

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Law

Dan Rayfield JD'06 draws on Willamette experience to advocate for all Oregonians as Attorney General

March 13, 2025

With the advocacy skills he developed at Willamette Law, Rayfield is ready to champion big issues — from federal oversight to consumer protection to serve the people of Oregon.

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MBA

Celebrating a half-century of management education at Willamette’s Atkinson school

March 13, 2025

With a record of educating leaders for every sector, Willamette University’s Atkinson Graduate School of Management celebrates its 50th anniversary stronger than ever — and ready to take on the future of management education.

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