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Portland airport’s remodel rooted in Willamette’s forest

Sustainable timber maintained and harvested by Willamette University students and faculty makes its mark on Portland’s beloved airport.

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Students bring characters to life in marathon 48-hour Animation Jam

02.06.2025 | Paul McKean

With the help of caffeine, collaboration, and a couple of friendly dogs, PNCA and Willamette College students create fantastical animated films out of puppets and pixels.

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Featured University News

Renjen Fellows Program prepares students for community revitalization and social impact

02.06.2025 | Colleen Kawahara

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

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A WU Point of View

Yan Liang Discusses Tariffs on China

02.06.2025 | University Communications

A WU Point of View spotlights the people who bring Willamette's mission to life. In this issue, Willamette Economics Professor Yan Liang helps us understand the implications of the additional 10 percent tariff on Chinese imports that was recently implemented by the United States.

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Bridging divides and healing divisions across differences

02.06.2025 | Colleen Kawahara

Willamette students learn to apply peace-building skills from Ireland's journey toward reconciliation.

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Featured Computer Science News

When seeing isn’t believing: The challenge of spotting AI-generated images during a crisis

02.06.2025 | University Communications

Willamette University vision science expert shares tips for distinguishing real photos from AI fakes as technology makes detection increasingly difficult.

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Featured Alumni News

Tobias Read BA’97 builds on a lifetime of service as Oregon’s Secretary of State

01.14.2025 | Paul McKean

Read prepares to invest in Oregon’s future using the problem-solving approach to politics and government he first honed at Willamette University.

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Willamette University president Steve Thorsett named one of Portland Business Journal’s Executives of the Year

02.06.2025 | University Communications

Thorsett has leveraged his academic experience and expertise to drive innovation and growth at Willamette since becoming its 20th president in 2011.

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Willamette recognized again as a top U.S. MBA program

02.06.2025 | Paul McKean

Willamette continues its streak as the #1 program in Oregon and the #2 program in the Pacific Northwest.

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3+3 student looks toward the future with Willamette Law

02.06.2025 | Sarah Bello

Colby Alexander BA’24, JD’26 looks forward to what is ahead after completing the first year of law school and his undergraduate degree at Willamette.

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Global brands and organizations embrace Subin Yang’s BFA’17 mission-driven art

01.23.2025 | Sophie Cipolla

Yang transforms social causes into vibrant visuals for global clients, crediting her success to the mentorship she received at Willamette's Pacific Northwest College of Art.

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A genuine desire to help others leads student to law school

01.23.2025 | Jessica Rotter

Faith O’Malley JD’24 didn’t think she had a “lawyer personality” but now she is finding her own niche in helping others.

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Michael Gay MBA’23 leverages a Willamette MBA to tackle Oregon’s mental health crisis

01.23.2025 | Paul McKean

With the entrepreneurial skills he gained at Willamette, Gay is making a tangible long-term impact on the complex challenge of mental health.

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Fortune Magazine names Willamette #1 Master’s in Data Science in Pacific Northwest

01.23.2025 | University Communications

Willamette’s top data science program received high marks in affordability and its ability to prepare graduates for meaningful careers that lead the future.

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Bethany Abbate BA’21 leads the AI safety debate on Capitol Hill

01.23.2025 | Melanie Moyer

With a passion for safeguarding artificial intelligence and strong communication skills, Abbate presents and advocates on the national stage.

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