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Willamette ranks No. 1 in the Northwest for value in U.S. News National University debut

September 22, 2026

The only school to move to the National University category from the National Liberal Arts College category in this cycle, Willamette ranks at No. 99 among private national universities and is the top Best Value institution in the Northwest.

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Jonathan Bucci
University News

Hallie Ford Museum of Art’s new leadership vision will bridge campus with community

October 8, 2026

Under new Director Jonathan Bucci, HFMA will continue highlighting regional and Indigenous creators while expanding the museum’s impact in the local community and beyond.

Jordan Fasolt-Holmes' robotic hand
School of Computing and Information Sciences

Willamette student bridges computer vision and physical hardware to create robotic hand

October 8, 2026

Jordan Fasolt-Holmes’s BS’26 capstone project brought a 3D-printed hand to life and helped him land a job in robotics software engineering.

PNCA Commencement
Pacific Northwest College of Art

Pacific Northwest College of Art connects career skills into the curriculum

October 8, 2026

A national leader in art and design educational innovation, PNCA's new undergraduate curriculum blends interdisciplinary learning with hands-on practice, encouraging students to think of the future while embracing their creative practice.

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Law

Casey Kulla JD’28 wins Oregon State Bar sustainability essay competition

October 8, 2026

Pairing his passion for water sustainability with the legal writing skills he learned at Willamette Law, Kulla turned a dry policy question into an award-winning essay.

MBA graduates
University News

Willamette MBA again named No. 1 in Oregon by Bloomberg

September 25, 2026

For the 13th year in a row, Willamette was named a top U.S. business school by Bloomberg Businessweek — the only ranked program in the state of Oregon.

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University News

Building the pipeline: how Willamette University is connecting students with the region’s top employers

September 18, 2026

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.

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