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.
Zimmer focuses on coastal wetlands and helping international players address climate change.
An active member of the Growing Oaks Team, Isabella Stone BS’24 has a special place in her heart for preserving the nation’s forests.
A contract with Marion and Polk Counties’ Health Departments brings together students and faculty to address environmental health hazards through civic-engaged learning.
The first graduate of Willamette and Oregon State University's joint 3-2 Forestry program is investigating questions that climate scientists grapple with as they attempt to rehabilitate affected forests.
The alum works to support the governor’s policies on climate, clean energy and natural resources along with housing, health and education.
In this course, students have the opportunity to advocate for climate change issues with local community groups and learn how to provide testimony.
Sophomores Ella Ashford and Riley Forth used a grant to study and salvage abandoned crab pots from the Salish Sea.
Willamette Science Collaborative Research Program students presented their original research to both peers and professionals last November.
Explore Scott Richter's journey from Willamette to data scientist at Activision. Diverse academic background fuels his passion for gaming and data science.
More than 200 undergraduates are recipients of 2022 Academic Honors and Awards. Congratulations, Bearcats!
The annual event was hosted virtually for the second consecutive year and expanded to a two-day format for the first time.
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.
More than 200 undergraduates are recipients of 2021 Academic Honors and Awards. Congratulations, Bearcats!
Anton Chiono ’06, from observing environmental crises in Oregon to conservation work with Umatilla Indian Reservation, finds solutions to resource challenges.
The Willamette University College of Liberal Arts honored students’ academic achievements this week.
Willamette University faculty distributed 200+ handmade masks to students while Assistant Professor Daniel Borrero donated 45 face shields to a medical facility
A question related to Salem’s biggest historical figure united Willamette students with the city to find the answer.
As we think about the future, we must reconsider the way we live, work and play to make the best use of our natural resources.
Board of Trustees promotes eight professors in the College of Arts and Sciences to associate professor with tenure.
Pat Keys' speech to the second committee focused on climate change, global wealth inequality and sustainability.
Willamette University students win Virginia Green Award for uncovering Salem's textile history at a downtown site, showcasing community collaboration.
Willamette University College of Liberal Arts honored students’ academic achievements at a ceremony April 29 in Cat Cavern.
Inspired by the community spirit of Willamette’s faculty and students, Nick Schoeppner ’11 built a career in public service.
Study of halogenated estrogens leads to publication, audio story on NPR.
Willamette students present summer research at the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science conference.
The annual event at Willamette’s rural facility merged creative arts and abundant natural resources.
Annual event expands creative possibilities at the rural property.
Karen Arabas’ class examines the water resources of the western United States.
The Willamette University College of Liberal Arts honored students’ academic achievements April 23 in Cat Cavern.
Unconventional, multimedia Dempsey Lecture chronicles the environmental plight of Taiwan’s golden treasure snail.
President Steve Thorsett and the Board of Trustees recognize faculty members’ teaching excellence, scholarly or creative accomplishment, and university and community service.
Willamette students, faculty learn about birds and identify species.
Willamette community receives a closer glimpse of student, faculty work at forest property.
Discover the groundbreaking research projects conducted by undergraduates at Willamette's Science Collaborative Research Program (SCRP) and their discoveries.
College of Liberal Arts students received more than 100 academic honors and awards.
Naomi Oreskes discusses "Climate Change: What Now?" at Willamette University, addressing industry-funded efforts to discredit scientific consensus. Free event.
For 20 years and counting, the Webber scholarship has helped female scholars teach elementary students.
Students invited to make a sustainable impact.
For science class, students study tombstone inscriptions.
Katja Meyer attends the Kavli Frontiers of Science Indonesian-American Symposium.
Attend the Dempsey Lecture featuring scholar Vandana Shiva at Willamette University on March 17. Reserve your tickets now for "Earth Democracy" in Hudson Hall!
Eight new faculty members share insights on their lives.
Through the program, students learn skills that will help advance their careers.