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A WU Point of View: Yan Liang discusses tariffs on China

02.06.2025 | University Communications

A WU Point of View spotlights the people who bring Willamette's mission to life. In this issue, Willamette Economics Professor Yan Liang helps us understand the implications of the additional 10 percent tariff on Chinese imports that was recently implemented by the United States.

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Tobias Read BA’97 builds on a lifetime of service as Oregon’s Secretary of State

01.14.2025 | Paul McKean

Read prepares to invest in Oregon’s future using the problem-solving approach to politics and government he first honed at Willamette University.

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Determining a path forward for artificial intelligence in state government

05.02.2024 | Melanie Moyer

Appointed by Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, triple alum Justus Eaglesmith BA’21, MBA/MS’23 will help inform public policy and guide the state’s future relationship with AI.

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Jeremy Coste BA’17 banks on brilliance to become one of the youngest directors at Bank of America

09.05.2023 | Sophie Cipolla

Willamette's Gifted Scholars program allowed Jeremy Coste BA'17 to get a head-start on college at a remarkable pace — leading him to a job as director at Bank of America at the age of 24.

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Former baseball star and triple alumnus takes on data field with the Padres

03.15.2023 | Jennifer Johnson

Connor Bailey's journey from Padres fan to business analyst showcases his passion for baseball and data science. Follow his story at Willamette University.

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Senate internship leads student on ‘path to employment’

01.19.2023 | Jennifer Johnson

Chris Brown BA’23 gains valuable political experience interning for Sen. Dan Sullivan in D.C. Discover how his legislative journey shapes his career path.

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Freedom to explore interests leads to a dream job for triple alumnus

10.17.2022 | Jennifer Johnson

Explore Scott Richter's journey from Willamette to data scientist at Activision. Diverse academic background fuels his passion for gaming and data science.

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Academic Honors and Awards announced

06.07.2022 | Office of the Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

More than 200 undergraduates are recipients of 2022 Academic Honors and Awards. Congratulations, Bearcats!

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A career at the intersection of policy, education and data

04.08.2022 | Jennifer Johnson

Emily Brixey ’15 navigates education policy, leveraging an economics background and diverse experiences from Willamette University to a PhD journey.

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Perseverance and pinot noir

06.22.2021 | Jennifer Johnson

David Coelho ’08, VP of National Sales at Coelho Winery, credits Willamette University for the skills to navigate the uncertainties of the winemaking world.

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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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Student Scholarship Recognition Day(s) highlights student research and presentations in live virtual format

05.27.2021 | Peter Li '20, MBA'21

The annual event was hosted virtually for the second consecutive year and expanded to a two-day format for the first time.

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Only six matching gifts for student scholarships left

05.27.2021 | Office of Advancement

An 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.

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At Amazon, Wayfair and now Proto101, Ashleigh Corker BA, MBA’06 finds what she does best

05.26.2021 | Jennifer Johnson

Ashleigh Corker BA, MBA ’06 leans into sustainable clothing after stints at world's biggest e-commerce companies.

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Academic Honors and Awards announced

05.06.2021 | Office of the Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

More than 200 undergraduates are recipients of 2021 Academic Honors and Awards. Congratulations, Bearcats!

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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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Finding strength in numbers

04.03.2019 | Tom Morlan

Willamette University BA/MBA grad Paimon Jaberi achieves dream job with Seattle Seahawks and uses data to tackle the business, credits Willamette University.

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