As he marks 15 years leading Willamette, President Thorsett reflects on a decade and a half of innovation — and the bold moves shaping the university's future.
Through hands-on mentorship, professional studio space, and expanded access across Portland, PNCA is helping high school students turn artistic passion into resilient creative careers.
From floating candles in the Mill Stream to jump starting careers, Willamette’s newest students kicked off the academic year with a week of tradition and community.
Through hands-on mentorship, professional studio space, and expanded access across Portland, PNCA is helping high school students turn artistic passion into resilient creative careers.
A film festival win, a pile of screenplays, lectures among glaciers, product launches, and a security flaw hiding in a wall of data. Here’s how Willamette students spent their summer break.
From cutting-edge research to creative innovation, our incoming professors bring broad expertise to Salem and Portland.
Academic programs launching in the 2026-27 academic year bring expanded opportunities for students to study finance, technology and the arts.
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