Eight to be honored at Willamette’s 2024 Alumni Awards
04.05.2024 | Abby Kahl BA'05Join Willamette University's Alumni Awards ceremony on May 18, 2024, honoring a renowned playwright, a DEI professional, a former Fortune 100 CEO and more.
Willamette University community comes together to achieve record-breaking fundraising year
09.28.2023 | University CommunicationsWillamette raised more than $27 million in commitments — the majority of which were in support of scholarships — beating the previous record from 2007.
Bearcats share stories, relive memories at Alumni Reunion Weekend
06.23.2023 | Paul McKean BA'11, MBA'23At parties, reunion dinners and faculty lectures, friendships were formed and connections were reforged across campus, all based on one thing: a shared love of the Willamette University community.
A record 850+ alums come home to Willamette for Reunion Weekend
06.24.2022 | Paul McKean BA'11Bearcats from far and wide converged on Salem to reconnect with classmates and friends at Willamette's largest Alumni Reunion Weekend on record.
Family of Willamette alumni eligible for new undergraduate scholarship
09.23.2021 | Office of AdvancementThe Willamette Family Scholarship will be available to incoming undergraduate students who are the children, grandchildren, nieces/nephews, or siblings of any Willamette University alum.
A commitment to faculty excellence and Humanities education from two Willamette alumni
07.30.2021 | Shelby Radcliffe, Vice President for AdvancementLindsay Stewart ’69 JD’73 and Corinne Stewart ’71 have endowed the Lindsay and Corinne Stewart Professorship in Humanities.
Record-breaking generosity in an extraordinary year
07.29.2021 | Shelby Radcliffe, Vice President for AdvancementWhen alumni, parents and friends knew of the needs and challenges faced by our community this year, they responded with an unprecedented level of support.
$2M gift from Schnitzer family to support Willamette merger with Pacific Northwest College of Art
06.29.2021 | Office of Alumni and Parent Relations"Transformed" by her studies at PNCA, Arlene Schnitzer was deeply committed to arts education and wanted to ensure PNCA's future success.
Student Scholarship Recognition Day(s) highlights student research and presentations in live virtual format
05.27.2021 | Peter Li '20, MBA'21The annual event was hosted virtually for the second consecutive year and expanded to a two-day format for the first time.
Only six matching gifts for student scholarships left
05.27.2021 | Office of AdvancementAn anonymous donor has given Willamette $1 million in matching funds to inspire the creation of new endowed scholarships and a limited number of matching funds remain.
Lee Kelly sculpture graces Willamette University campus
03.30.2021 | Tom MorlanThe piece, which SAIF Corporation donated to the university in 2017, was installed just northeast of the Art Building on March 29, 2021.
Virtual Star Trees ceremony brings light and warmth to Willamette community
12.08.2020 | Paul McKean '11Instead of the usual crowd gathered on the north lawn, the 2020 lighting of the Star Trees was broadcast live to a virtual audience on YouTube.
Willamette University to enhance career services for underrepresented students
11.04.2020The Renjen/Deloitte Foundation Pathways Program is supported by a $300,000 gift from alumnus Punit Renjen and the Deloitte Foundation.
You helped Helen explore the ocean’s depths — and reach new educational heights
08.21.2020 | Paul McKean '11Explore how Willamette's support for undergraduate research helped Helen Madeen present her findings at the AGU conference and pursue her academic passions.
Advancement results for 2019–20
08.12.2020 | Shelby Radcliffe, Vice President for AdvancementVP Shelby Radcliffe shares the results of a successful fundraising and engagement year.
Watanabe family's $1 million gift is a game changer for Willamette MBA students
04.27.2020 | Tom MorlanThe gift from the estate of Sachiko and Taul Watanabe '41 provides funds for additional scholarships at the Atkinson Graduate School of Management.
Creating real-world learning opportunities for students
01.30.2020 | Paul McKean '11Donor support helps students put their management education to the test with real stakes and real organizations.
Realizing a dream at any stage in life
01.30.2020 | Daniel JohnsonAfter working in various professional fields for more than 25 years, Tamara Palmer JD’21 wanted to attend law school — and donor support made it possible.
Honoring the spirit of generosity
03.12.2019 | Tom MorlanDiscover how Willamette University fosters student growth through internships & scholarships supported by generous donors. Join Thank a Donor Day!
Willamette MBA graduate spotlight: Brandon Nash MBA’12
02.10.2019 | Patti WhitcombPatti Whitcomb catches up with Brandon Nash, MBA’12.
Willamette MBA alumni pave the way for the future of blockchain technology
11.16.2018 | Tynan Gable MBA'19 and Bryan Martz MBA'19Willamette students and alumni from all three schools came together to learn more about blockchain technology and cryptocurrency from our own distinguished alumni Neil Bergquist '09, MBA '10 and Nathan Love '05, MBA '06.
In memoriam: William Swindells, 1930–2018
11.12.2018Willamette life trustee and supporter helped shape and support the university for nearly 50 years.
Campus update on advancement
07.23.2018VP Shelby Radcliffe provides an overview of FY18 progress.
Remembering Maribeth Collins
10.09.2017The former trustee and longtime friend of Willamette leaves a lasting legacy.
Alumni Weekend will bring Bearcat grads back to campus
09.11.2017Events for alumni to reconnect and reunite with classmates kick off on Friday.
Fundraising brought in $17.785M for 2016–17
07.10.2017Gifts recognize the university’s past and future impact, will enhance the student experience.
Willamette honors outstanding employees
06.05.2017 | University CommunicationsSix staff members recognized for innovation, sprit and service.
Developing “curious minds”
04.24.2017 | Tina OwenEstate gifts of $6.8 million will support generations of Willamette students.
Willamette introduces Office of Grants and Strategic Initiatives (OGSI)
04.03.2017 | Carol LongRedefined office creates greater collaboration related to grants, foundation relations and strategic initiatives.
Bearcats unite for Day of Service
03.13.2017In Salem and across the country, members of the Willamette country joined together to do good.
Faculty and staff help set a new fundraising record
02.06.2017 | Tina OwenAlready at $1M, the Annual Fund directly supports Willamette’s students today.
Tyler Reich '06 named AVP for university relations
06.27.2016 | University CommunicationsAn alumnus of Willamette, Reich returns to work in the advancement division.
New VP for Advancement
12.07.2015 | University CommunicationsShelby Radcliffe will join Willamette in February.
Willamette community raises over $200k
03.16.2015Inaugural “24 Hours of Giving” event supported by over 750 donors.
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