Portland airport’s remodel rooted in Willamette’s forest
01.23.2025 | Sophie CipollaSustainable timber maintained and harvested by Willamette University students and faculty makes a mark on Portland’s beloved airport.
New Willamette faculty bring expertise and excellence to the classroom
09.05.2024 | Paul McKeanAn 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.
Anelise Zimmer BA’16 plays an important role in protecting coastal ecosystems in her position with the Pew Charitable Trusts
04.17.2024 | Linda LenhoffZimmer focuses on coastal wetlands and helping international players address climate change.
Environmental Science major spends a summer in the Harvard Forest
04.17.2024 | Melanie MoyerAn active member of the Growing Oaks Team, Isabella Stone BS’24 has a special place in her heart for preserving the nation’s forests.
Interdisciplinary research project serves at the intersection of public health and environmental science
04.04.2024 | Melanie MoyerA contract with Marion and Polk Counties’ Health Departments brings together students and faculty to address environmental health hazards through civic-engaged learning.
Katie Hill BA’23 studies the hidden heroes of our ecosystems
11.15.2023 | Sophie CipollaThe 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.
Morgan Gratz-Weiser BA’13 takes on vital role in the Governor’s office
08.07.2023 | Linda LenhoffThe alum works to support the governor’s policies on climate, clean energy and natural resources along with housing, health and education.
Workshop students take on climate change and environmental justice
04.26.2023 | Linda LenhoffIn this course, students have the opportunity to advocate for climate change issues with local community groups and learn how to provide testimony.
Recovering “ghost pots” to protect coastal ecosystems
03.28.2023 | Hannah WallaceSophomores Ella Ashford and Riley Forth used a grant to study and salvage abandoned crab pots from the Salish Sea.
Science students present their discoveries at two major conferences
02.01.2023 | Linda LenhoffWillamette Science Collaborative Research Program students presented their original research to both peers and professionals last November.
Freedom to explore interests leads to a dream job for triple alumnus
10.17.2022 | Jennifer JohnsonExplore Scott Richter's journey from Willamette to data scientist at Activision. Diverse academic background fuels his passion for gaming and data science.
Academic Honors and Awards announced
06.07.2022 | Office of the Dean, College of Arts and SciencesMore than 200 undergraduates are recipients of 2022 Academic Honors and Awards. Congratulations, Bearcats!
Student Scholarship Recognition Day(s) highlights student research and presentations in live virtual format
05.27.2021 | Peter Li '20, MBA'21The annual event was hosted virtually for the second consecutive year and expanded to a two-day format for the first time.
Only six matching gifts for student scholarships left
05.27.2021 | Office of AdvancementAn 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.
Academic Honors and Awards announced
05.06.2021 | Office of the Dean, College of Arts and SciencesMore than 200 undergraduates are recipients of 2021 Academic Honors and Awards. Congratulations, Bearcats!
In search of a sustainable solution
01.19.2021 | Jennifer JohnsonAnton Chiono ’06, from observing environmental crises in Oregon to conservation work with Umatilla Indian Reservation, finds solutions to resource challenges.
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