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Willamette University president Steve Thorsett named one of Portland Business Journal’s Executives of the Year

02.06.2025 | University Communications

Thorsett has leveraged his academic experience and expertise to drive innovation and growth at Willamette since becoming its 20th president in 2011.

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Global interests land alumnus job in sustainability engagement

11.01.2022 | Jennifer Johnson

After earning his MBA and teaching abroad, Michael Chen ’18 now works at Meta.

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Finding a reward in managing risk

11.10.2021 | Jennifer Johnson

Janelle Bovell ’08’s journey to vice president at PayPal underscores the power of curiosity and reflects a commitment to growth and community impact.

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Nowhere to go but up: From a low GPA to a BA, MBA and JD

07.06.2021 | Jennifer Johnson

Geoff Winkler BA ’04, JD ’06, MBA ’08 had a rocky academic beginning, but now he's CEO of American Fiduciary Services.

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Switch hitter: Tommy Kawamura ’14 combines baseball with a knack for stats

06.02.2021 | Jennifer Johnson

Tommy Kawamura, a Willamette University graduate, found his math and economics background unexpectedly useful in a career in baseball analytics.

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Willamette Academy reaches new milestone

06.01.2021 | Jennifer Johnson

Academy celebrates largest graduating class ever.

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Campus leadership, experiential learning strengthen grad’s future in healthcare 

04.30.2021 | Jennifer Johnson

Noelle Medina ’21, a recent Willamette University graduate, is poised to make a difference with a commitment to community and inclusivity within their community

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Willamette MBA students and the United Way grant funds to empower local organizations

04.29.2021

Grant funds distributed by Willamette MBA Community Grant program lift up local organizations pursuing diversity, inclusion, racial justice and social equity.

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Student leadership roles led graduate to MBA

04.23.2021 | Jennifer Johnson

Jarin Kobashigawa BA ’20, MBA ’21 found his path from student leader to business enthusiast, now pursuing a career in marketing with newfound confidence.

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Interest in the arts and research led grad to law degree

04.16.2021 | Jennifer Johnson

Megan Mizuta JD’21 will soon be a judicial clerk for Judge Steven Powers JD’01 at the Oregon Court of Appeals. 

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Graduate's bright future in law started with broadcast journalism

04.16.2021 | Jennifer Johnson

After nearly a decade exploring other careers, Bruce Garrett JD’21 found the right fit in law school.

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Ian Scarfe ’05: Creative with classical music and his career

04.15.2021 | Jennifer Johnson

Ian Scarfe ’05, founder of Trinity Alps Chamber Music Festival, credits Willamette University's faculty for steering him towards a career in music.

Conner Mertens ’17

From athlete to advocate

02.25.2020 | Jennifer Johnson

Conner Mertens ’17, a politics major, credits Willamette for igniting his passion for advocacy. Now, he fights for patients with chronic diseases.

Victoria Black Horse (Photo by Dominick Reuter)

Alumna builds bridges to a healthier future

07.01.2019 | Rosemary Camozzi

Medical resident Victoria Black Horse ’13 laid her foundation for medical school at Willamette University and continues to mentor Native American students entering the field.

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Charting a course to Intel

05.08.2019 | Tom Morlan

From Chicago's streets to Navy sub to Intel, Willamette shaped the journey of CorDarryl Hall MBA’19 as he progressed from Data analyst to storyteller.

anna ayala in the lab

Promoting a healthy future

05.01.2019 | Tom Morlan

Anna Ayala, a senior chemistry major, embodies the fusion of science, compassion, and advocacy, aspiring to be a doctor and a catalyst for social change.

adrian uphoff

Plugging into the power of proximity

04.23.2019 | Tom Morlan

Adrian Uphoff ’19 is pushing legislation at the Capitol and opening doors for future interns.

Student in cybersecurity club

Students learn cybersecurity skills for competition and careers

02.12.2019 | Jennifer Johnson

Sophia Anderson '19 champions cybersecurity education co-founding the Student Cyber Security League to prepare Willamette University students for future careers

Bioscientist Travis Stiles ’05 stands in his lab

Not Unto Ourselves Alone with Travis Stiles ’05

05.24.2018

Bioscientist Travis Stiles ’05 explains how three professors and a fraternity brother inspired his potentially life-saving research.

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