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Willamette’s Atkinson School finds new Salem home
March 25, 2025
When seeing isn’t believing: The challenge of spotting AI-generated images during a crisis
February 6, 2025
Willamette recognized again as a top U.S. MBA program
February 6, 2025
Renjen Fellows Program prepares students for community revitalization and social impact
February 6, 2025
Portland airport’s remodel rooted in Willamette’s forest
January 23, 2025
Willamette University names Jennifer Jacobs Henderson as new provost
January 16, 2025
Tobias Read BA’97 builds on a lifetime of service as Oregon’s Secretary of State
January 14, 2025
Willamette University affirms President Thorsett's transformative leadership with contract extension
January 14, 2025
English honor society helps students get a leg up on their careers
January 3, 2025
Elizabeth Larson BS/BA’21 connects art and chemistry through life-size play structures
January 2, 2025
Razel Mari Sta. Rita MFA’24 finds freedom to create global connections at PNCA
January 2, 2025
Uncovering history as an architectural historian
November 14, 2024
Data science alums promote sustainability and energy efficiency at Evergreen Economics
November 14, 2024
Professor Robin Maril pushes for democracy
November 5, 2024
New seminar takes a deep dive into presidential election law
October 24, 2024
Data policy expert shows students why what we measure matters
October 24, 2024
Professor Laura I Appleman recognized for her cutting-edge research with election to the American Law Institute
October 18, 2024
Portland mayoral candidates to face off in debate at Willamette University’s Pacific Northwest College of Art
October 15, 2024
Preparing AI-informed leaders and decision-makers to serve the Pacific Northwest and the world
October 9, 2024
Willamette biologists secure $200,000 grant to study Joshua tree resilience to climate change
October 7, 2024
Summer fellowships set students up for long-term career success while making an impact on the community
October 4, 2024
Willamette MBA ranked #1 in Oregon — once again
October 3, 2024
Helping to shape the future of K-12 data science curriculum
September 19, 2024
A leader and connector for Latinx, farmworker, and migrant communities in the Mid-Willamette Valley
September 19, 2024
Molly Mendoza BFA’14 receives prestigious Caldecott Honor for their stunning work in a picture book
September 19, 2024
Students cultivate skills and advocate for change through summer fellowships
September 13, 2024
Willamette’s new students: thinkers, doers, and leaders poised to make an impact
September 5, 2024
New Willamette faculty bring expertise and excellence to the classroom
September 5, 2024
Willamette University unveils new Graduate & Professional Center in the heart of Portland
August 29, 2024
Willamette University honors ‘resilient’ Class of 2024
May 29, 2024
Willamette University expands its footprint in Portland’s Pearl District to support growth in its graduate and professional programs
May 8, 2024
Determining a path forward for artificial intelligence in state government
May 2, 2024
PNCA students explore the beauty of numbers at OMSI exhibition
May 2, 2024
Willamette students win big at international collegiate business competition
May 1, 2024
Professor Juwen Zhang explores Asian American folklore and current issues of identity through teaching, academic study — and podcasting
May 1, 2024
Willamette students showcase scholarly excellence and creativity
April 23, 2024
Anelise Zimmer BA’16 plays an important role in protecting coastal ecosystems in her position with the Pew Charitable Trusts
April 17, 2024
Environmental Science major spends a summer in the Harvard Forest
April 17, 2024
Fortune names Willamette on ‘Best Master’s in Data Science Programs in 2024’ list
February 15, 2024
Collaborative research project examines how AI shapes education
February 1, 2024
Three new Art of Sparkling wine labels showcase PNCA talent
January 17, 2024
Conor Foley BA’12 uses his international public health knowledge to help local youth
January 17, 2024
Open mind and interdisciplinary education helped Michael Diamond BA’11 design Google's next self-driving car
December 7, 2023
Living in a materials science world: Professor Robert Macfarlane BA’04 treasures what he learned at Willamette
December 6, 2023
Katie Hill BA’23 studies the hidden heroes of our ecosystems
November 15, 2023
Sanaz Masoumi MFA’24 reflects literature and culture in her wearable art
November 1, 2023
Nathan Galvan BFA’23 credits mentors at PNCA for helping him find success as a graphic design professional
October 17, 2023
Former pre-med student becomes a professional hacker
October 17, 2023
Willamette recognized for “hands-on educational experiences” on Forbes’ top colleges list
October 13, 2023
José Alvarado BA’13 is a software entrepreneur who is paying it forward
October 3, 2023
Hayley Freedman’s BA’09 commitment to global citizenship brings life-saving care to East Africa
October 3, 2023
Internships lead to full-time position at Intel for Hadisa Gowhari MBA’23
October 3, 2023
Willamette MBA ranked the #1 B-school in Oregon by Bloomberg Businessweek
September 20, 2023
Eileen Isagon Skyers MA’14 speaks about the intersection of art and AI on the TED2023 stage
September 5, 2023
From music major to ethical hacker
September 5, 2023
Jeremy Coste BA’17 banks on brilliance to become one of the youngest directors at Bank of America
September 5, 2023
Incoming computer and data science faculty bring interdisciplinary expertise and new learning opportunities
July 25, 2023
Willamette University announces creation of new School of Computing and Information Sciences
May 22, 2023
Third annual DataFest marked a weekend of hard work, fun, and inter-collegiate engagement
May 10, 2023
Gilbert Park awarded Renjen Prize for Faculty Excellence
May 5, 2023
Overcoming imposter syndrome and uncertainty, Nina Hernandez BA’21, MS’22 finds success in data science
April 26, 2023
Workshop students take on climate change and environmental justice
April 26, 2023
Chemistry Rockstar puts a twist on teaching with Twitch
April 12, 2023
Recovering “ghost pots” to protect coastal ecosystems
March 28, 2023
Former baseball star and triple alumnus takes on data field with the Padres
March 15, 2023
Willamette MBA ranked as a top U.S. B-school by Bloomberg Businessweek for the 10th consecutive year
March 15, 2023
Willamette University receives grant from Howard Hughes Medical Institute to advance inclusion in STEM
February 28, 2023
MBA for Professionals celebrates at in-person commencement
February 17, 2023
Talent for coding opens new doors for Salem Health manager
February 1, 2023
New partnership creates direct admissions pathway for College of Idaho students
January 19, 2023
PNCA formalizes transfer agreement with Portland Community College
January 18, 2023
Masters in data science program expands with new cohort in Salem
December 6, 2022
Aerial technology breaks new ground in ancient Greece
August 2, 2022
Fiske Guide names Willamette as one of the best colleges for 2023
July 28, 2022
Academic Honors and Awards announced
June 7, 2022
Willamette Law, University of Alaska Fairbanks offer new scholarship and admission program
May 3, 2022
Willamette Law welcomes new law librarian
May 3, 2022
Nearly $2M grant expands WU's data science, STEM programming
October 29, 2021
COVID Vaccine Mandates — Lawful or Not?
October 19, 2021
New Willamette scholarship honors family tradition
October 19, 2021
National Endowment for the Humanities awards Willamette $450K grant
October 4, 2021
Princeton Review identifies Willamette as one of the ‘best in the West’
September 2, 2021
New College of Arts and Sciences faculty join Willamette this fall
August 31, 2021
Willamette celebrates first graduate of 3+1 in Data Science
August 23, 2021
New Legal Research and Writing professor brings two decades of experience
August 23, 2021
Salem attorney returns to Willamette to teach immigration law
August 16, 2021
Western Oregon University and Willamette University develop program for WOU students seeking a law degree
July 21, 2021
New programming and design course available this fall
July 20, 2021
Nowhere to go but up: From a low GPA to a BA, MBA and JD
July 6, 2021
Willamette University celebrates completion of merger with Pacific Northwest College of Art
June 30, 2021
$2M gift from Schnitzer family to support Willamette merger with Pacific Northwest College of Art
June 29, 2021
Willamette University law dean, Oregon task force recommend alternative pathways to licensure beyond traditional bar exam
June 28, 2021
Willamette Law expands law clinic with new faculty appointments
June 24, 2021
MBA-P moves to new space in downtown Portland
June 15, 2021
Switch hitter: Tommy Kawamura ’14 combines baseball with a knack for stats
June 2, 2021
$2M gift to expand Willamette Law's experiential learning
June 2, 2021
Willamette Academy reaches new milestone
June 1, 2021
At Amazon, Wayfair and now Proto101, Ashleigh Corker BA, MBA’06 finds what she does best
May 26, 2021
Willamette University celebrates Class of 2021
May 18, 2021
Debra Ringold earns Exemplary Teacher of the Year Award
May 17, 2021
Willamette Law Keynote Speaker, Faculty Member of the Year, and Class of 2021 Valedictorian named
May 14, 2021
Örn Bodvarsson named dean of Atkinson Graduate School of Management
May 6, 2021
Academic Honors and Awards announced
May 6, 2021
Rosa León Zayas wins Renjen Prize for Faculty Excellence
May 4, 2021
Research, faculty boost grad’s success in physics
April 30, 2021
Campus leadership, experiential learning strengthen grad’s future in healthcare
April 30, 2021
Student leadership roles led graduate to MBA
April 23, 2021
Entrepreneurial grad will use MBA to improve future of Congo-Kinshasa
April 22, 2021
Willamette University announces new guidelines ahead of in-person fall opening
April 22, 2021
Interest in the arts and research led grad to law degree
April 16, 2021
Graduate's bright future in law started with broadcast journalism
April 16, 2021
Ian Scarfe ’05: Creative with classical music and his career
April 15, 2021
Cultivating a global community
March 31, 2021
Highly competitive healthcare internship sends Willamette student to Kenya
March 25, 2021
Willamette Law highlights Signature Strengths Initiative
March 12, 2021
Faculty tenure and promotions
March 4, 2021
College of Law announces Law School Bound admission program
January 15, 2021
Undergraduate blog charts path for future career
October 27, 2020
Classical studies major is ‘crucial link’ for refugee rights work
April 23, 2020
‘Disease detective’ alumna works at the front lines of COVID-19
April 23, 2020
Willamette MBA Ranked Best U.S. Business School by Bloomberg Businessweek
November 8, 2019
Forbes ranks Willamette MBA #57 nationwide for return on investment
September 27, 2019
Alumna builds bridges to a healthier future
July 1, 2019
Charting a course to Intel
May 8, 2019
Promoting a healthy future
May 1, 2019
Plugging into the power of proximity
April 23, 2019
Students learn cybersecurity skills for competition and careers
February 12, 2019
Not Unto Ourselves Alone with Travis Stiles ’05
May 24, 2018
The search for historical truth: Jason Lee and Willamette commemorations
April 28, 2017
In 3-2 engineering program, Donald Swen ’18 discovers challenge and success
February 9, 2017
Humanity in Action names its first Willamette University fellow
March 30, 2015
Courtney Stevens recognized in "40 Under 40: Professors Who Inspire"
March 30, 2015
Student earns first Luce Scholarship
March 1, 2015
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