Willamette alum takes on national role to increase inclusivity in college sports
11.14.2024 | Sophie CipollaJosh Perez BS'23 MBA'24 is using his skills to create change at the NCAA and impact the future of college sports for all.
Fernando Bitelli BS’24 dedicates senior thesis to giving back to Brazil’s youth soccer community
10.09.2024 | Linda LenhoffThe soccer player created a program to help underserved youths develop their physical attributes, putting to work Willamette’s motto: Not unto ourselves alone are we born.
Colloquium Students Examine Tech’s Effects on Gen Z | News
03.29.2024 | Linda LenhoffThe students turned research into websites, podcasts, posters, and more to help others reduce screen time and find answers to mental health challenges.
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 internship in Kenya leads to children’s book
05.03.2022 | Jennifer JohnsonSydney Wilson ’22 wrote the book "Calm in the Kitchen," educating children on burn prevention. Thousands of copies will be sent to preschools in Kenya.
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!
Campus leadership, experiential learning strengthen grad’s future in healthcare
04.30.2021 | Jennifer JohnsonNoelle Medina ’21, a recent Willamette University graduate, is poised to make a difference with a commitment to community and inclusivity within their community
Willamette student wins Outstanding Research Poster Award
04.09.2021 | Michael Lockard, Associate Professor of Exercise and Health ScienceEvan Segimoto '21 is honored for his research presentation at the American College of Sports Medicine Northwest Annual Meeting.
Highly competitive healthcare internship sends Willamette student to Kenya
03.25.2021 | Jennifer JohnsonSydney Wilson ’22 secures a coveted internship in Mombasa, Kenya, shadowing medical professionals at a top hospital, offered by International Medical Aid.
Student draws strength from WU community to overcome personal loss
05.14.2020 | Tom MorlanDuring a time of pain and healing, Katie Lee’s professors and classmates inspired her to make the most of her life.
More than 130 undergraduates honored
05.13.2020 | Office of the Dean, College of Liberal ArtsThe Willamette University College of Liberal Arts honored students’ academic achievements this week.
COVID-19: Perspectives and Insights
04.15.2020Willamette University professors respond to the pandemic by answering questions in their fields of expertise.
Faculty tenure announced
03.04.2020 | Marketing and CommunicationsBoard of Trustees promotes eight professors in the College of Arts and Sciences to associate professor with tenure.
Student-run EMS offers great career preparation
01.06.2020 | Jennifer JohnsonWillamette Emergency Medical Service is one of two services of its kind registered in state.
Eccentric Training/Balance Device Demo
09.17.2019 | Exercise and Health ScienceMaggie Grogan (20') demonstrates cutting edge eccentric training/balance device from the Open House at Northwest Rehabilitation Associates recently.
Keeping the Bearcats on their toes
05.21.2019 | Tom MorlanMonya Maleki ’19 blends ballet and football, pioneering sports medicine research at Willamette University. Her findings redefine training for athletes.
More than 130 undergraduates recognized at Academic Honors and Awards
04.30.2019Willamette University College of Liberal Arts honored students’ academic achievements at a ceremony April 29 in Cat Cavern.
ACSM NW 2019 Knowledge Bowl
04.08.2019 | Lucas Ettinger Ph.D.Willamette had one of our best showings ever at the ACSM NW 2019 Knowledge Bowl. Our two teams competed against students from throughout the northwest region and Alaska.
Monya Maleki ('19)
04.08.2019 | Lucas Ettinger Ph.D.Monya Maleki '19 presented research with Payton Rund and KayLyn Stirton '19 on ballet training benefits for football players at ACSM Northwest 2019.
Shay Hannigan-Luther ('19)
04.08.2019 | Lucas Ettinger Ph.D.Presented the research he performed with Professor Row in Inter-rater reliability in three rapid stepping tests. Their abstract was accepted to be published on the ACSM website
Towner Earns NWC Women's Golf Student-Athlete of the Week
03.11.2019 | Exercise and Health Science DepartmentJoin us in congratulating Alexis (Lexi) Towner, who was recently named the Northwest Conference Women's Golf Student-Athlete of the Week!
Students build real-world skills in work with senior citizens
12.11.2018 | Jennifer JohnsonExercise science class explores the physical changes that accompany aging.
Students find ‘all races, all research fields’ represented at science conference
11.13.2018 | Jennifer JohnsonWillamette students present summer research at the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science conference.
Dr. Row Lazzarini takes on the role as NCAA DIII Faculty Athletic Representative at WU.
11.09.2018 | Exercise and Health Science DepartmentDr. Row Lazzarini joins other NCAA DIII Faculty Athletic Representatives (FAR) in Baltimore for a weekend of learning how FAR can have an impact on campus.
Where are they now?
09.18.2018 | Exercise and Health Science DepartmentGraduates from Willamette University’s Exercise and Health Science program.
Where are they now?
08.15.2018 | Exercise and Health Science DepartmentGraduates from Willamette University’s Exercise and Health Science program.
Exercise and Health Science major interns at UCLA
08.01.2018 | Exercise and Health Science DepartmentKatie's internship with UCLA's Bioengineering Department will focus on nerve regeneration and muscle atrophy prevention.
Play it Forward
07.10.2018 | Exercise and Health Science DepartmentExercise and Health Science graduate Rachel Kiser-Taylor (18’) was awarded the Play it Forward award. Congratulations Rachel!
Not Unto Ourselves Alone with Travis Stiles ’05
05.24.2018Bioscientist Travis Stiles ’05 explains how three professors and a fraternity brother inspired his potentially life-saving research.
Phi Beta Kappa Society beneficiaries
05.02.2018 | Exercise ScienceExercise & Health Science seniors Joshua Beymer, Tynan Gable, Shannon Ross and Hannah Signor invited to join Phi Beta Kappa Society and Delta Chapter of Oregon.
Carson and Colloquium grants, Presidential Scholars announced
04.30.2018The grants fund students’ research across a spectrum of disciplines.
More than 140 undergraduates honored
04.30.2018The Willamette University College of Liberal Arts honored students’ academic achievements April 23 in Cat Cavern.
Exercise and Health Science Awardees
04.27.2018 | Exercise SciencePlease help us in congratulating these three, as well as other graduating seniors!
Troy Conway '18 Receives Teppola prize for creative writing
04.04.2018 | Exercise ScienceTroy Conway ‘18 was awarded the Teppola prize for his poem entitled Babysitter Wanted.
Colby R. Takeda ’11
03.05.2018 | Alumni EngagementIn 2015, Colby Takeda became one of the nation’s youngest administrators when he opened The Plaza at Waikiki, an assisted living community in Honolulu.
ExSci seniors present at ACSM conference
02.27.2018 | Department of Exercise ScienceExSci seniors from Willamette University participate in research presentations at the Northwest ACSM conference showcasing biomedical and sports science studies
NSF awards Willamette $646,986 for STEM program
12.22.2017The funding will support underrepresented youth in STEM fields.
Katie Pierson ’18 to teach in Liberia next year
12.08.2017 | Luke Ettinger Ph.D.Katie Pierson ’18 joins Peace Corps and will be teaching exercise science to high school students in Liberia next year.
Tynan Gable ’17 recognized for Hatfield Library Research Award
11.01.2017 | Luke Ettinger Ph.D.Tynan Gable ’17 was commended by the adjudication committee for the Mark O. Hatfield Library Research Award based on work from an EXSCI 248 class.
Travis Stiles ’05 Named Johnson and Johnson trailblazing scientist
11.01.2017 | Luke Ettinger Ph.D.Travis Stiles ’05 president and CEO of Novoron Bioscience moves closer to reversing nerve damage caused by Multiple Sclerosis.
A summer of science turns students on to research
10.16.2017 | Jennifer JohnsonDiscover the groundbreaking research projects conducted by undergraduates at Willamette's Science Collaborative Research Program (SCRP) and their discoveries.
Crafting her own approach
04.17.2017 | Jennifer JohnsonAt Willamette, senior Liz Gill found activities that fit who she is and helped define the leader she wants to be.
More than 100 undergraduate students honored
04.17.2017College of Liberal Arts students received more than 100 academic honors and awards.
Boucher Invited to Join the Phi Beta Kappa Society | WU News
04.17.2017 | Luke EttingerThis recognition is considered one of the highest prestigious honors of undergraduate achievements.
National Biomechanics Day
04.17.2017 | Luke EttingerExercise Science undergraduates hosted several students from the Oregon School for the Deaf as they participated in National Biomechanics Day (4/6).
Ami Boucher and Salina Judd received Kinitzer award
04.17.2017 | Luke EttingerExercise Science majors Ami Boucher and Salina Judd were both recognized and awarded (The Kinitzer) by the department for their contributions to advancing the ideals of the department.
Six faculty granted tenure for 2017–18 academic year
03.17.2017The university recognized Anna Cox, Brandi Row Lazzarini, Roy Pérez, Abigail Susik, Karen Sandrik and Kawika Pierson for their teaching, scholarship and service.
Ami Boucher 17’ presents research at the ACSM Northwest.
02.20.2017 | Department of Exercise ScienceHer presentation was titled “Diabetic Neuropathy on Knee Joint Position Sense.”
Dr. Row talks biomechanics in Willamette magazine
11.16.2016 | Department of Exercise ScienceDr. Row, associate professor in exercise science, talks research and technology in November’s issue of Willamette magazine.
Western University of Health Sciences hosts Exercise Science students
11.16.2016 | Department of Exercise ScienceSixteen Willamette students investigated the inter-workings of a modern medical school institution.
Taylor Ostrander 16’ presents research at University of British Columbia.
06.22.2016 | Department of Exercise Science“Internal Torque Partially Accounts for Proprioceptive Acuity”
Caroline Cahill '13 received 30 Under 30 award.
06.17.2016 | Department of Exercise ScienceCaroline Cahill '13 was named to the University of California's 30 Under 30 list for the Global Food Initiative
Professor Peter Harmer earns Oregon mentor award
01.25.2016 | Erin DahlMeet Professor Harmer, an exercise science mentor at Willamette, recognized for his tough love approach that pushes students to excel in science and medicine.
Caroline Fowler (’16) received a Carson Grant
10.20.2015Congratulation to Caroline for her Carson Grant titled “Examining the Role of the Built Environment on Obesity: A Policy Paper”.
Prof. Peter Harmer has received the 2015 Mentor Award from the Medical Research Foundation
10.19.2015In recognition of his contributions to mentoring in the biomedical sciences, Professor Harmer has received the 2015 Mentor Award from the Medical Research Foundation, administered by the Oregon Health and Science University.
Hampshire Honor Society
05.19.2015Ryan Springer ('15) was recognized by the Hampshire Honor Society, who promote academic scholarship among NCAA football players.
Manny Rodriguez ('15) speaks at the Health Inequities Symposium
04.28.2015Explore the urgency for distal preventative interventions in diabetes. Manny Rodriguez's work delves into health equity at OSU's Health Inequities Symposium.
2015 Kenitzer Award
04.07.2015Lindsay Russo ('15) has received the Kenitzer Award for academic excellence and outstanding contributions to advancing the ideals of the Department of Exercise Science.
ACSM Northwest 2015 Annual Meeting, Bend, OR
03.24.2015Eleven EXSCI students traveled to the American College of Sport Medicine's NW regional meeting to compete in the annual Student Knowledge Bowl.
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