Professor Robin Maril pushes for democracy
11.05.2024 | Sarah BelloWillamette Law professor teaches Constitutional Law while also serving as an advocate and activist.
Willamette Law professor teaches Constitutional Law while also serving as an advocate and activist.
Christiane Cegavske seeks to share the delights and discoveries that happen during the painstaking process of stop-motion filmmaking.
Former elected official Brad Avakian teaches his MBA students the importance of engaging with their local representatives because of the many ways that public policy can affect a business.
PNCA faculty member Nina Martinez teaches a course that blends art with activism as a tool for social change.
Constitutional Law professor Norman Williams is one of only a few scholars nationwide whose research and teaching focuses on the presidential nomination process and its rules.
Willamette University’s Conversation Project explores the power of listening and embracing discomfort to foster closer relationships — and a stronger democracy.
The award from the Bureau of Land Management will support student research on the ecology of Joshua trees and desert soil microbes under climate change.
An impressive lineup of new faculty members — including a former public defender, an Emmy award-winning animator, a global public health advocate, and a Disney artist — will provide valuable learning opportunities for students.
New Criminal Defense Clinic aims to address Oregon’s public defender shortage
Danielle McCoy and Jordan Jackson bring their design expertise to the classroom and to the world stage.
A contract with Marion and Polk Counties’ Health Departments brings together students and faculty to address environmental health hazards through civic-engaged learning.
Assistant Professor of Data Science Kristen Gore discusses gender inequities in technology fields and what can be done to address them.
Assistant Professor of Finance Seongkyu (Gilbert) Park has been named the recipient of the 2023 Renjen Prize for Faculty Excellence.
The grant will support Willamette’s ongoing efforts to create inclusive and equitable learning environments for STEM students.
Jake Hoskins, Assistant Professor of Data Science and Marketing appointed to the Guy F. Atkinson Professorship, will enhance AGSM's focus on social impact.
Willamette professors recognized the need for active listening and constructive discourse at this divisive historical moment.
Willamette students recently spent six weeks conducting drone and field reconnaissance projects in the country.
The university is included once again in the popular college guide.
Assistant Professor Rohan Grey of Willamette Law visits University of Manchester, focusing on law, money, and technology, enhancing global financial expertise.
Willamette's Vincent Pham wins Arnold L. Graves and Lois S. Graves Award in Humanities for his work on Asian American documentary film and media studies.
Kristen Gore, a senior statistician at HP, joins Willamette University as assistant professor, bringing expertise and a passion for responsible data governance.
Heather Kitada Smalley, Albaugh Assistant Professor of Statistics, earns the 2022 Renjen Prize for her impactful teaching and groundbreaking research.
Excited to join Willamette as an assistant professor of computer science, Fred Agbo brings innovation and a passion for student-centered education.
Three books by Associate Professor Abigail Susik demonstrate Surrealism’s lasting relevance.
At Willamette, new cybersecurity and data classes led by Prof. Deutschbein explore tech issues from a human-centered perspective, integrating ethics.
Jim Nafziger’s work reflects the importance of international and comparative law to a student’s legal education.
Late Willamette Law Professor Gwynne Skinner's book, "Transnational Corporations and Human Rights," completed posthumously, celebrates Skinner's legacy.
Visiting Prof. Robin Maril brings their Human Rights Campaign experience to Willamette University to teach Constitutional and Admin & Family Law,
Oregon's task force proposes alternatives to the bar exam for law grads, emphasizing experiential learning. Willamette University supports these changes
University of Denver Sturm College of Law fellow and longtime distinguished practitioner join the College of Law faculty.
Willamette Law’s new seminar course, Lawyers & Leadership, provides a unique and individualized approach to legal education that will prepare graduates for leadership roles.
Debra Ringold, AGSM’s JELD-WEN Professor of Free Enterprise, honored as United Methodist Church’s Exemplary Teacher of the Year for her dedication to students.
Willamette Law welcomes Justice Adrienne C. Nelson as the keynote speaker for the Spring 2021 commencement.
Assistant Professor Rosa León Zayas receives the 2021 Renjen Prize for Faculty Excellence, honoring her scholarly achievements and commitment to diversity.
Students interested in continuing their studies have the opportunity to learn about special legal topics in an accelerated course format.
The Willamette Law faculty acknowledges the college's historic obligation to eradicate racism, hatred and violence and calls for action to achieve that end.
Professor of Law and Director of the Clinical Law Program will be leaving Willamette Law to become the inaugural W.H. Lea for Justice Endowed Chair for Pediatric Law, Ethics and Policy and Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine and Professor of Law at University of Colorado Law School.
Dean Emeritus and Professor of Law Symeon Symeonides has completed a 30-year project. Widely described as the world's leading expert on comparative conflicts law today, Symeonides has also completed seven books in the last seven years.
After two decades of devoted service, Chaplain Karen Wood's retirement leaves a profound impact on the Willamette community. She reflects on her lasting legacy.
Board of Trustees promotes 10 professors from across the university to professor and associate professor with tenure.
Professor Warren Binford and Jackie Sandmeyer JD’19 to be honored by the Oregon American Constitution Society at their annual awards dinner.
Hans A. Linde, longtime instructor at Willamette University College of Law, left an indelible imprint on the legal community in the state of Oregon.
Professor Rohan Grey joins Willamette Law. Grey's research focuses on the legal design and regulation of money and finance.
Willamette Law adapts swiftly to COVID-19, transitioning to remote learning and planning a flexible approach for fall 2020 to prioritize student experience.
New Dean Brian Gallini brings advocacy, leadership, and student-centeredness to Willamette Law, fostering inclusivity and connection within the institution.
Bridgeman returns to the faculty after seven years in administration, serving as dean for the College of Law.
Norman Williams concludes his seventh and final year as Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for the College of Law.
Willamette students practice virtual interviews, how to tell their story through workshops.
Willamette names Stanford Professor Emeritus Eric S. Roberts the 2020–21 Mark and Melody Teppola Presidential Distinguished Visiting Professor.
Willamette University faculty distributed 200+ handmade masks to students while Assistant Professor Daniel Borrero donated 45 face shields to a medical facility
Communication by new media consumes much of our lives these days, yet one of the world’s oldest art forms continues to prove its relevance.
Dave Griffith, tenured assistant chemistry prof at Willamette, wins 2020 Renjen Prize for Faculty Excellence, recognizing his teaching and research.
A question related to Salem’s biggest historical figure united Willamette students with the city to find the answer.
Willamette University professors respond to the pandemic by answering questions in their fields of expertise.
Chemistry department helps Divine Distillers increase hand sanitizer production by donating and prepping materials. The Print Center and graphic designers provided labels.
Board of Trustees promotes eight professors in the College of Arts and Sciences to associate professor with tenure.
Steven K. Green’s research generates significant media buzz as the nation’s highest court hears arguments in the case of Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue.
Stephen Patterson, George H. Atkinson professor of religious and ethical studies, recently received a $100,000 prize and the 2020 Grawemeyer Award, an honor recognizing the most outstanding idea in religion, music composition, world order, psychology and education.
Willamette Law students submit a report to the U.N. Human Rights Council on U.S. children’s rights violations, a culmination of their clinical experience.
Professor Symeon C. Symeonides adds another success to his record of law reform by drafting an international model law on conflicts of laws for the IDI.
Katherine Skovira, a mezzo-soprano, joins Willamette University as the Johanna Beckham Zeller and Norman K. Zeller Endowed Chair in Voice and Opera.
Making students feel supported and welcomed is a priority.
Willamette welcomes three tenure-track faculty members in the College of Liberal Arts and Atkinson Graduate School of Management.
Warren Binford continues to shine light on children’s treatment at U.S. border facilities.
Student satisfaction places university at No. 8 nationwide.
The 2020 Fiske Guide to Colleges hails Willamette University for its student-focused faculty, collaborative environment and commitment to service and diversity.
Willamette Law’s Warren Binford and a team of lawyers find hundreds of children being neglected and living in dangerous conditions.
In 2017, Kyle Roadman MBA'06 received the Robert E. Roundtree Rising Star Award granted by the American Public Power Association.
Assistant professor of operations and supply chain management receives the Renjen Prize for Faculty Excellence.
After the 2019–20 academic year, Curtis Bridgeman will return to teaching at Willamette Law.
‘Historian in Chief’ examines how 11 presidents shaped history through storytelling, education and action.
Alumni and faculty discuss the technology behind cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and how digital economies may be quietly revolutionizing the business world.
Faculty from all three colleges recognized for teaching excellence, scholarly accomplishment.
Gov. Kate Brown recently named Justice Chris Garrett to the court.
John Doan bids farewell to Willamette University after 41 years, performing his cherished holiday tradition "Christmas Unplugged" one final time.
Study of halogenated estrogens leads to publication, audio story on NPR.
Willamette 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.
Willamette students present summer research at the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science conference.
Professor Michael Hand will serve as interim dean of the Atkinson Graduate School of Management.
Curtis Bridgeman, dean of the Willamette University College of Law, has been appointed to the Roderick and Carol Wendt Chair in Business Law.
Open to the entire WU community, the evening’s program will include a networking and social hour, an informational presentation and a panel discussion featuring AGSM and WU professors.
For more than 30 years, Gunnar Gundersen, executive vice president of Tokyo International University America, has been instrumental in building the American Studies Program and developing the lasting integration between Willamette and TIUA.
The civic communication and media professor was lauded for using civic engagement and experiential projects to help students learn.
Willamette welcomes two tenure-track faculty members who work in the College of Liberal Arts and Atkinson Graduate School of Management.
The university celebrated seven outstanding faculty members at Opening Convocation.
The camps offer local high-schoolers a firsthand glimpse of life as a college student.
Best-selling guide features some 300 of the “best and most interesting” colleges.
The chemistry professor aims to increase science research opportunities for Willamette undergraduates.
Willamette faculty and staff discuss how the university prepares students to separate fact from fiction in an information-saturated world.
How does the dean of a management school relax in her spare time? By entering with a trusted partner into a new venture that demands intense concentration, the willingness to learn — and occasional broken ribs.
Bioscientist Travis Stiles ’05 explains how three professors and a fraternity brother inspired his potentially life-saving research.
Willamette Professor of History Seth Cotlar joins the very prestigious 2018 OAH Distinguished Lecturers, promoting understanding of U.S. history.
Director Susan Coromel and composer Austin Green discuss the evolution and staging of the musical based on a tragic fire that shaped workers’ rights in the U.S.
She will become the Van Winkle Melton Professor of Law.
President Steve Thorsett and the Board of Trustees recognize faculty members’ teaching excellence, scholarly or creative accomplishment, and university and community service.
Enter Associate Professor Jonathan Cole’s stage combat classroom.
In its 175th year, the university celebrates the presence and impact of women.
Warren Binford receives grant to combat trafficking of child sex abuse images online.
Willamette Law is saddened to announce the passing of one of its most gracious, enthusiastic and accomplished professors.
Willamette’s CCM major prepares students to make influential, ethical contributions to civic life.
Willamette’s faculty colloquium tackles climate change at the ballot.
Former Willamette singers return to campus for a special reunion and a remarkable professor.
Willamette students, faculty learn about birds and identify species.
Willamette Law Prof. Paul Diller recently submitted an amicus curiae brief to the Supreme Court for the case Gill v. Whitford, which was argued Oct. 3.
Faculty members join departments in the College of Liberal Arts.
Seven outstanding faculty members honored at Opening Convocation.
He will transition to his new role at the conclusion of the academic year.
David Griffith and senior research students study estrogen in aquatic environments.
The university recognized Anna Cox, Brandi Row Lazzarini, Roy Pérez, Abigail Susik, Karen Sandrik and Kawika Pierson for their teaching, scholarship and service.
Tim Johnson will become the third Grace and Elmer Goudy Professor of Public Management and Policy Analysis.
As history professor Bill Duvall retires after 45 years at Willamette, we look at how he and other legendary faculty members have helped students discover the enduring benefits of a liberal arts education.
Ed Warnock leads the record-setting Perlan Project.
The Lisbeth Claus Trail Blazer Award recognizes professionals furthering the development of global HR practices.
Two Willamette faculty members became scholars in 2015-16.
Inspired by an art history class, the exhibition relied on student and faculty collaboration.
Meet Professor Harmer, an exercise science mentor at Willamette, recognized for his tough love approach that pushes students to excel in science and medicine.
Warren Binford hopes to support the advancement of brain science research focused on child pornography.
Courtney Stevens is the 2015 recipient of the Jane S. Halonen Teaching Excellence Award.
The American Society of Comparative Law honored Symeonides for his work.
Steve Green explores the origin of America's Christian founding narrative.
Eight new faculty members share insights on their lives.
Through the program, students learn skills that will help advance their careers.
Willamette Law Professor Laura Appleman trains students to practice criminal law.
Ashley Nixon, assistant professor of human resources, helps her MBA students find out.
Professor Holman encountered many firsts while teaching girls in Saudi Arabia.
The event is aimed to strengthen the teaching of art history to undergrads.
With the awards, Seth Cotlar will continue research for his book.
The jazz group gains global recognition for second straight year.
His experiment suggests myosin, a motor protein, is behind muscles' unusual behavior.
Visiting English professor Andrea Stolowitz earns recognition for her play, "Ithaka."
NerdScholar recognized Courtney Stevens in its "40 Under 40: Professors who Inspire."
The promotions take effect for the 2015-16 academic year.
Biologist explores the science behind owl attacks on Salem runners after an encounter with an avian hat-burgler nicknamed “Owlcapone” in Bush’s Pasture Park.
Seth Cotlar is participating in a seminar on slave narratives at Yale University in June.
Amadou Fofana has been awarded a Humanities Writ Large fellowship at Duke University.
A National Science Foundation grant is funding undergraduate mathematics research.
M. H. Wiener Foundation helps students unearth new finds in Scotland.
An alumnus and visiting English professor were both nominated for their plays.