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Global brands and organizations embrace Subin Yang’s BFA’17 mission-driven art

01.23.2025 | Sophie Cipolla

Yang transforms social causes into vibrant visuals for global clients, crediting her success to the mentorship she received at Willamette's Pacific Northwest College of Art.

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Mentoring students and faculty as a Fulbright Scholar Alumni Ambassador

01.03.2025 | Linda Lenhoff

The encouragement that PNCA Senior Associate Dean Kate Copeland received from her own two Fulbright Scholar Grants has inspired her to mentor Willamette students and scholars across the nation.

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PNCA’s Kristin Bradshaw receives Fulbright Scholar Grant in Belgium

01.03.2025 | Linda Lenhoff

Bradshaw will create a body of work related to research in Belgium that will inform her interdisciplinary teaching across PNCA’s curriculum.

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PNCA alums team up to capture the natural beauty of Montana in mural project

01.02.2025 | Linda Lenhoff

Tessa Heck MFA’16 brought in fellow alum Shelby Baldridge MFA’20 to assist on the murals for an adventure and outdoor lodging company.

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Razel Mari Sta. Rita MFA’24 finds freedom to create global connections at PNCA

01.02.2025 | Sophie Cipolla

The Fulbright Scholar reflects on the ways PNCA has expanded his perspective and global network as an artist.

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Award-winning animator challenges her students to take risks and embrace discomfort

10.30.2024 | Sophie Cipolla

Christiane Cegavske seeks to share the delights and discoveries that happen during the painstaking process of stop-motion filmmaking.

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The art of resistance: editorial cartoons and political posters inspire change and action

10.24.2024 | Sophie Cipolla

PNCA faculty member Nina Martinez teaches a course that blends art with activism as a tool for social change.

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Jamaali Roberts BFA’17 intrigues and instructs with magical artwork

10.09.2024 | Linda Lenhoff

The Atlanta artist creates logos, paintings, and murals to uplift diverse communities.

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PNCA’s graphic presence at the Paris Olympics

08.09.2024 | Paul McKean

Danielle McCoy and Jordan Jackson bring their design expertise to the classroom and to the world stage.

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PNCA students explore the beauty of numbers at OMSI exhibition

05.02.2024 | Linda Lenhoff

Visual Mathematics students took over a gallery in the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry to showcase how mathematical principles can inspire artistic works.

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Art and design powerhouse PNCA breathes life into First Thursday events

04.30.2024 | University Communications

PNCA, the Pacific Northwest's leading art and design school, invites the public to join special programming to close out its First Thursdays participation with its final event of the season on May 2.

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Artist Demian DinéYazhi´ BFA’14 reimagines the future in piece selected for the 2024 Whitney Biennial

04.18.2024 | Linda Lenhoff

The PNCA grad received awards for their thesis, Bury My Art At Wounded Knee: Blood and Guts in the Art School Industrial Complex, and a decade later continues to create challenging pieces with a global reach.

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Chamber Choir brings the power of music on tour in March

03.19.2024 | Paul McKean

On their first tour in five years, students will connect with alums, high schoolers, and community members as they travel the Pacific Northwest.

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Student-designed Willamette Week Dessert Issue takes the cake

03.14.2024 | Melanie Moyer

“This town takes its sweet tooth seriously,” writes the publication, and PNCA students helped reflect Portland’s sweet side in the layout and illustrations for the magazine.

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R. Stranger MFA’24 combines creative writing and visual arts in their multimedia approach to art

02.15.2024 | Linda Lenhoff

R. Stranger’s multi-disciplinary, hyper-collaborative work showcases various mediums and has flourished in PNCA’s low-residency creative writing program.

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Genesis Turris MFA/MA’25 uses Graduate Curatorial Fellowship to engage PNCA community and beyond

02.01.2024 | Linda Lenhoff

The artist and curator focuses on public engagement in all of his work, which visitors had a chance to experience in two graduate student exhibits.

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Three new Art of Sparkling wine labels showcase PNCA talent

01.17.2024 | Melanie Moyer

Students found creative freedom and professional experience during another year of the partnership with Argyle Winery.

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MBA for Life program helped Andy Sloop MBA’00 develop a process management approach to sustainability

12.07.2023 | Linda Lenhoff

The Nike leader strives to make the company zero waste and sustainable, taking corporate responsibility to the next level.

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Angelica Trimble-Yanu BFA’19 brings together tradition and technology for the artwork in Google’s new flagship store

11.29.2023 | Linda Lenhoff

The Indigenous Oglála Lakȟóta artist from Oakland is passionate about exploring sustainability, traditional ceremonies, and ancestral remembrance in her community-based art.

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Sanaz Masoumi MFA’24 reflects literature and culture in her wearable art

11.01.2023 | Linda Lenhoff

Second-year MFA candidate Sanaz Masoumi was featured at Portland Fashion Week and got an outstanding response from the audience.

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“In the Deep” musical brings together three generations of Willamette alums and celebrates the power of connection

10.25.2023 | Sophie Cipolla

The world-premiere musical, born out of a partnership among three Willamette alumni, challenges audiences to be fearless in the name of connection.

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Nathan Galvan BFA’23 credits mentors at PNCA for helping him find success as a graphic design professional

10.17.2023 | Melanie Moyer

Galvan made the most of his education and landed a job with the Portland Trail Blazers.

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PNCA supports the revitalization of Portland’s North Park Blocks through art and community with expanded First Thursdays

10.03.2023 | Paul McKean

Through new collaborations across the North Park Blocks, PNCA returns as the “front porch” for Portland’s art scene with an expanded First Thursdays.

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Award-winning artist Olivia Harwood BFA’21 strives to empower herself and others in her work

09.20.2023 | Linda Lenhoff

The PNCA alum is quickly attaining considerable status after having a number of shows, where audiences discover her passion for challenging notions of femininity.

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Eileen Isagon Skyers MA’14 speaks about the intersection of art and AI on the TED2023 stage

09.05.2023 | Melanie Moyer

An expert on digital art and culture, Skyers spoke at the TED2023 conference about artists innovating with digital technology.

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Steven Xue BFA’19: Meet the designer behind some of the biggest brand campaigns

05.10.2023 | Sophie Cipolla

Steven Xue BFA‘19 is a powerhouse graphic designer who has carved out a niche for himself working with brands like Nike and Adobe.

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Steph Littlebird BFA’15 strives to change lives with her art

04.26.2023 | Linda Lenhoff

Littlebird illustrated the children’s book My Powerful Hair, which tells a story about Native heritage and reclaiming identity.

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Setting the stage: Role begets role for alumna

03.31.2023 | Jennifer Johnson

Jihan Haddad BA’16 has moved seamlessly from role to role — from venues big and small in New England, to workshops and readings in Alaska and New York City. 

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How I got the job: A Q&A with Perrin Crespi BA’22

03.01.2023

Find out how Crespi is using her degree in civic communication and media at a bioindustrial manufacturing company.

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Michael Curry BFA’81 takes success to new heights

02.27.2023 | Linda Lenhofff

Michael Curry has turned his interest in drawing to a world-renowned design company just outside of Portland, Oregon.

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Spotlight on Tess Falcone BA’10: Running the lights for some of the biggest names in music

02.14.2023 | Jennifer Johnson

Falcone has toured with St. Vincent, Ben Folds and Weezer. In September, she helped cover the lighting at the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert.

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Students hone their creativity in new songwriting ensemble class

12.12.2022 | Linda Lenhoff

Seven Willamette students joined professional musician Michael Gamble this fall to develop their personal songwriting skills — and learn to play together.

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Passion for design turns internship into job offer

12.05.2022 | Jennifer Johnson

Emma Wiseman BFA'22 shares her journey from Happylucky internship to junior designer and about value-based design. She applies her skills in diverse projects.

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Design students bring artistry and dedication to community projects

11.01.2022 | Linda Lenhoff

Willamette University students contribute to community projects like Give!Guide redesign & Blanchet House displays, blending creativity with social impact

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Culture, identity and design: PNCA panelists share journeys to success

10.26.2022 | Jennifer Johnson

Jezarely Miguel, founder of brand Matiz, and Jenny Delgado from architect firm CannonDesign will speak at the Nov. 3 event.

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For Sadé DuBoise BFA‘24, opportunity knocks

10.24.2022 | Marketing and Communications

Sadé DuBoise, BFA‘24, gains recognition for her art featured in museums and wineries. Internships at OPB, Jordan Schnitzer Museum, and PNCA led her to success.

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Project Runway: PNCA students move fashion forward

10.11.2022 | Linda Lenhoff

PNCA 3D Design students transform cardboard into wearable art in Cardboard Couture challenge. No glue or tape allowed. Explore the innovative designs!

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Versatility, freedom define low residency writing program

08.11.2022 | Jennifer Johnson

PNCA's Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing offers many diverse writing forms, mentorship, and flexible scheduling for aspiring authors and writers.

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Nationally acclaimed authors visit PNCA for writing residency

06.13.2022

Pacific Northwest College of Art hosts its Low Residency Creative Writing summer residency featuring acclaimed authors like K-Ming Chang and LaTanya McQueen.

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Arvie Smith ’86: Lifetime of painting leads to peak of the art world

03.10.2022 | Jennifer Johnson

PNCA Professor Emeritus Arvie Smith is the most recent HFMA artist to be featured at the 2022 Venice Art Biennale.

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Envisioning a future with more art, science and design

09.29.2021 | Jennifer Johnson

Willamette’s merger with Pacific Northwest College of Art builds on recent program expansion.

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Room with a view: Landscape mural finds new home in public display

09.07.2021 | Jennifer Johnson

A 7-foot tall mural by a famed Oregon artist moves from a Salem dining room to Hallie Ford Museum of Art.

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Research, faculty boost grad’s success in physics

04.30.2021 | Jennifer Johnson

Willamette's tight-knit physics community and REUs opened up graduate opportunities for Hannah Rarick ’21.

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Lee Kelly sculpture graces Willamette University campus

03.30.2021 | Tom Morlan

The piece, which SAIF Corporation donated to the university in 2017, was installed just northeast of the Art Building on March 29, 2021.

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Alumna uncovers rich history in Scotland

12.08.2017 | Jen Johnson

Michelle Atherton’s Willamette experience led her to a unique conservation project abroad.

Willamette Singers achieve global recognition through DownBeat award

04.28.2015

The jazz group gains global recognition for second straight year.

Theatre touted as nation's best by OnStage

02.24.2015

The OnStage blog calls Willamette's Theatre program "absolutely incredible." Students delve into acting, directing, stagecraft, and more.

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