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Willamette named a top national liberal arts college by U.S. News

September 24, 2025

On the annual “best college” list, Willamette University ranked highly in value, social mobility, and undergraduate business programs.

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Students in class
School of Computing and Information Sciences

Faculty-student duo illuminate generative AI’s potential to transform computer science education

October 9, 2025

Computer Science faculty member Fred Agbo collaborated with alum Chris Olivia BA’24 to publish new research on generative AI’s potential to reshape computing education.

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Pacific Northwest College of Art

Pitch Jam tests illustrators’ ability to create and collaborate under pressure

October 9, 2025

PNCA’s first Pitch Jam helped students practice crucial skills for real-world scenarios.

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The College

Tangled up in words: unraveling the poetry of Bob Dylan

October 9, 2025

In a new book, Willamette English professor Mike Chasar assembled thirty scholars to analyze Dylan’s songs, changing the way students think about poetry in the process.

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Law

Plea bargaining course teaches Willamette Law students essential negotiation and advocacy skills

October 9, 2025

In a changing criminal justice system, Willamette Law’s plea bargaining course blends academic excellence with real-world experience

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MBA

Sophie Clarke MBA’19 is engineering the future of aviation at Boeing

October 9, 2025

Using the practical experience she gained from her Willamette MBA, Clarke is helping to implement testing programs for Boeing’s newest technologies.

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Pacific Northwest College of Art

$1.3 million gift supports new generation of art and design students

October 2, 2025

The gift supports areas central to student thriving, encompassing access to materials, career exploration, academic support, and a cutting-edge curriculum.

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