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Award-winning animator challenges her students to take risks and embrace discomfort

10.30.2024 | Sophie Cipolla

Christiane Cegavske seeks to share the delights and discoveries that happen during the painstaking process of stop-motion filmmaking.

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Political engagement as a key management and leadership skill

10.24.2024 | Melanie Moyer

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.

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Organizing for action to get out the vote

10.24.2024 | Paul McKean

Suzan Nuri BA’27 is mastering the power of political organizing through her mission to increase voter turnout for the 2024 election.

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Tips for talking politics: a guide for election season and beyond

10.24.2024 | Paul McKean

Willamette University’s Conversation Project explores the power of listening and embracing discomfort to foster closer relationships — and a stronger democracy.

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The art of resistance: editorial cartoons and political posters inspire change and action

10.24.2024 | Sophie Cipolla

PNCA faculty member Nina Martinez teaches a course that blends art with activism as a tool for social change.

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New seminar takes a deep dive into presidential election law

10.24.2024 | University Communications

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.

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A champion for election reform works to be part of the solution

10.24.2024 | Melanie Moyer

Beth Hladick BA’16 uses the lessons she learned at Willamette to understand the root causes of political polarization and find effective solutions for improving elections.

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Data policy expert shows students why what we measure matters

10.24.2024 | Paul McKean

In a guest lecture and workshop, data policy expert and advocate Meghan Maury gave students a crash course on data policy and the role of data in civil rights advocacy.

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Professor Laura I Appleman recognized for her cutting-edge research with election to the American Law Institute

10.18.2024 | Sarah Bello

Willamette Law professor discusses her continued research on prisons and eugenics.

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Portland mayoral candidates to face off in debate at Willamette University’s Pacific Northwest College of Art

10.15.2024 | University Communications

The upcoming election for Portland's next mayor will be the first under the new government structure and ranked choice voting system.

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Democracy Matters — A series of events about democratic engagement and the 2024 election

10.10.2024 | University Communications

Lectures, panel discussions, and events explore democracy through interdisciplinary perspectives.

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Jamaali Roberts BFA’17 intrigues and instructs with magical artwork

10.09.2024 | Linda Lenhoff

The Atlanta artist creates logos, paintings, and murals to uplift diverse communities.

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Fernando Bitelli BS’24 dedicates senior thesis to giving back to Brazil’s youth soccer community

10.09.2024 | Linda Lenhoff

The 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.

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Preparing AI-informed leaders and decision-makers to serve the Pacific Northwest and the world

10.09.2024 | Melanie Moyer

With expert faculty and robust engagement with Oregon’s business and tech communities, Willamette’s top-ranked School of Computing & Information Sciences is a leading voice in integrating AI and machine learning into the professional world.

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Willamette biologists secure $200,000 grant to study Joshua tree resilience to climate change

10.07.2024 | University Communications

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.

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Summer fellowships set students up for long-term career success while making an impact on the community

10.04.2024 | Jessica Rotter

Stevens Fellowship provides opportunities for students to innovate, develop skills, and impact the community.

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Willamette MBA ranked #1 in Oregon — once again

10.03.2024 | Paul McKean

The Willamette MBA was again recognized as a national leader in relevant, experiential management education — the only program in Oregon and one of two in the Pacific Northwest that made Bloomberg’s Best Business School list.

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Entrepreneur is helping people stand up for themselves (literally)

09.19.2024 | Melanie Moyer

Logan Heagerty BA’23 MBA’24 is a first-generation dual-degree alum whose passion for entrepreneurship lead to an award-winning lift chair invention in collaboration with his father.

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Helping to shape the future of K-12 data science curriculum

09.19.2024 | Melanie Moyer

As part of the DSE-K12 Launch Collective, Colleen Smyth BA’15 MS’21 strives to bring data science education to more students.

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A leader and connector for Latinx, farmworker, and migrant communities in the Mid-Willamette Valley

09.19.2024 | Linda Lenhoff

Jaime Arredondo BA’05 is committed to educating, serving, and connecting the community and living out Willamette’s beloved motto.

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Molly Mendoza BFA’14 receives prestigious Caldecott Honor for their stunning work in a picture book

09.19.2024 | Sophie Cipolla

The acclaimed illustrator, who honed their storytelling skills at PNCA, was recognized for their work in Jovita Wore Pants: The Story of a Mexican Freedom Fighter

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Students cultivate skills and advocate for change through summer fellowships

09.13.2024 | Jessica Rotter

WUPILP’s summer fellowships provide students with valuable experience in public interest law.

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Willamette’s new students: thinkers, doers, and leaders poised to make an impact

09.05.2024 | Paul McKean

Willamette University kicked off a new academic year with joy and energy across its five colleges, welcoming an accomplished and innovative group of future change makers to its campuses.

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Lauren Carlson recognized as USA Today’s Oregon Woman of the Year

09.05.2024 | Sophie Cipolla

Willamette's Director of Health Services brings vision and drive to serve student health on the Salem campus.

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New Willamette faculty bring expertise and excellence to the classroom

09.05.2024 | Paul McKean

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.

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Criminal Defense Clinic launches this fall

08.30.2024 | Sarah Bello

New Criminal Defense Clinic aims to address Oregon’s public defender shortage

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Willamette University unveils new Graduate & Professional Center in the heart of Portland

08.29.2024 | Paul McKean

Located two blocks away from its Pacific Northwest College of Art, Willamette’s Graduate & Professional Center will host top-rated programs in management, computing, data science, and more.

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Willamette University builds community with pre-orientation and early semester programs

08.20.2024 | University Communications

For the incoming class of 2028, community and relationships flourish during the first days of college.

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PNCA’s graphic presence at the Paris Olympics

08.09.2024 | Paul McKean

Danielle McCoy and Jordan Jackson bring their design expertise to the classroom and to the world stage.

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Willamette University honors ‘resilient’ Class of 2024

05.29.2024 | Paul McKean

Nearly 500 students were honored for their accomplishments at Willamette University’s annual commencement ceremonies.

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Willamette University expands its footprint in Portland’s Pearl District to support growth in its graduate and professional programs

05.08.2024 | University Communications

The Ecotrust building, renowned for its sustainability-focused design and commitment to community engagement, will now serve as a nexus for Willamette University's Portland-based graduate and professional programs.

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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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PNCA students explore the beauty of numbers at OMSI exhibition

05.02.2024 | Linda Lenhoff

Visual Mathematics students took over a gallery in the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry to showcase how mathematical principles can inspire artistic works.

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Willamette students win big at international collegiate business competition

05.01.2024 | University Communications

The undergraduate team won Best Presentation Award, Runner-up in Documents, and Runner-up in Overall Performance with their simulated company Bearcat Health at the annual competition.

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Professor Juwen Zhang explores Asian American folklore and current issues of identity through teaching, academic study — and podcasting

05.01.2024 | Linda Lenhoff

The nationally-renowned folklorist and translator encourages us to work together to understand the racism behind much of our folklore and to re-educate ourselves.

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Art and design powerhouse PNCA breathes life into First Thursday events

04.30.2024 | University Communications

PNCA, the Pacific Northwest's leading art and design school, invites the public to join special programming to close out its First Thursdays participation with its final event of the season on May 2.

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Willamette students showcase scholarly excellence and creativity

04.23.2024 | Paul McKean

During Student Scholarship Recognition Day and Focus Week, students presented research, exhibited thesis projects, and celebrated a community of scholarship.

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Artist Demian DinéYazhi´ BFA’14 reimagines the future in piece selected for the 2024 Whitney Biennial

04.18.2024 | Linda Lenhoff

The PNCA grad received awards for their thesis, Bury My Art At Wounded Knee: Blood and Guts in the Art School Industrial Complex, and a decade later continues to create challenging pieces with a global reach.

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Karol Orozco MBA’22, MS’23 pairs business and data skills with people-centered values to lead TriMet to a more just future

04.18.2024 | Melanie Moyer

A community leader, immigrant, and mother of two, Orozco uses her two degrees to bolster her professional aspirations.

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Career Development Office helps Elana Greenberg BA’21, MS’22 land her dream job at Hewlett Packard

04.18.2024 | Linda Lenhoff

After earning two degrees from Willamette, Greenberg consulted with Career Development to help her find job search success post-pandemic.

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Anelise Zimmer BA’16 plays an important role in protecting coastal ecosystems in her position with the Pew Charitable Trusts

04.17.2024 | Linda Lenhoff

Zimmer focuses on coastal wetlands and helping international players address climate change.

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Environmental Science major spends a summer in the Harvard Forest

04.17.2024 | Melanie Moyer

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.

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Remembering Jerry E. Hudson, Willamette University’s 18th President

04.04.2024 | Paul McKean

During his 17-year tenure, Hudson spearheaded an era of growth and modernization at Willamette, making his presidency one of the most impactful in the school's history.

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Interdisciplinary research project serves at the intersection of public health and environmental science

04.04.2024 | Melanie Moyer

A contract with Marion and Polk Counties’ Health Departments brings together students and faculty to address environmental health hazards through civic-engaged learning.

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Empowered by a dual degree, Gianna Marchese BA’22, MBA’23 lands an impressive role at Warner Bros.

04.03.2024 | Melanie Moyer

While many in Hollywood are still recovering from pandemic-era closures and setbacks from the summer of strikes, Marchese landed a job promoting big-name films.

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Henry Dalton BS’24 creates Willamette’s Fungi Project while studying the species’ possibilities for the future

04.02.2024 | Linda Lenhoff

Henry Dalton BS’24 pioneers the Willamette Fungi Project, exploring the potential of fungi for medicine. His approach showcases the world of mycology.

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Colloquium Students Examine Tech’s Effects on Gen Z | News

03.29.2024 | Linda Lenhoff

The students turned research into websites, podcasts, posters, and more to help others reduce screen time and find answers to mental health challenges.

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Farm Club grows food for the Willamette community and volunteers for local organizations

03.20.2024 | Melanie Moyer

Hidden across the Salem campus, you might stumble upon kale, corn, green beans and more. The student-grown fruits and vegetables nourish the campus and help feed the Salem community.

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Chamber Choir brings the power of music on tour in March

03.19.2024 | Paul McKean

On their first tour in five years, students will connect with alums, high schoolers, and community members as they travel the Pacific Northwest.

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Student-designed Willamette Week Dessert Issue takes the cake

03.14.2024 | Melanie Moyer

“This town takes its sweet tooth seriously,” writes the publication, and PNCA students helped reflect Portland’s sweet side in the layout and illustrations for the magazine.

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Student cancer research takes top prizes from doubleheader conferences

03.14.2024 | Melanie Moyer

Chemistry students spend their summers learning how to conduct innovative research while developing impressive research presentation skills.

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Supporting and valuing women in tech: Five questions with Assistant Professor of Data Science Kristen Gore

03.14.2024 | Paul McKean

Assistant Professor of Data Science Kristen Gore discusses gender inequities in technology fields and what can be done to address them.

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R. Stranger MFA’24 combines creative writing and visual arts in their multimedia approach to art

02.15.2024 | Linda Lenhoff

R. Stranger’s multi-disciplinary, hyper-collaborative work showcases various mediums and has flourished in PNCA’s low-residency creative writing program.

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Fortune names Willamette on ‘Best Master’s in Data Science Programs in 2024’ list

02.15.2024 | University Communications

Once again, Willamette University’s Masters in Data Science program was the only program in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest to make the cut.

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Akilah Deernose BA’04 breaks down barriers as Executive Director of the Montana ACLU

02.14.2024 | Melanie Moyer

Through her leadership of the human rights organization, the politics major is pursuing her life’s mission: to care for others in the ways she was cared for at Willamette.

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MBA for Professionals program helps Kyle Hopkins MBA’21 launch his new international role at IKEA

02.14.2024 | Melanie Moyer

With the confidence he gained from his Willamette MBA for Professionals experience, Hopkins leads a team in Amsterdam focused on building software solutions for IKEA stores.

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Problem-solving and determination helped LaToya Kamara Manley MBA’12 build the women’s footwear strategy for Nike’s Jordan brand

02.01.2024 | Paul McKean

Manley’s experience in Willamette’s MBA for Professionals program gave her the confidence and leadership skills to steward the legacy of Michael Jordan at Nike.

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Swim, Bike, Run: Willamette’s Women’s Triathlon team dominates the Pacific Northwest and beyond

02.01.2024 | Sophie Cipolla

Discover the success story of Willamette University's Women's Triathlon program, the first NCAA Varsity program of its kind in the Pacific Northwest.

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Genesis Turris MFA/MA’25 uses Graduate Curatorial Fellowship to engage PNCA community and beyond

02.01.2024 | Linda Lenhoff

The artist and curator focuses on public engagement in all of his work, which visitors had a chance to experience in two graduate student exhibits.

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Collaborative research project examines how AI shapes education

02.01.2024 | Paul McKean

An interdisciplinary summer research project gave Shouvik Ahmed Antu BS’26 the chance to work with faculty to explore how ChatGPT can empower innovative research and learning.

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Five questions on adult computer literacy with Assistant Professor of Computer Science Fred Agbo

01.17.2024 | Paul McKean

Why are adults being left out of the computing revolution? Assistant Professor of Computer Science Fred Agbo is trying to find out.

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Nels Swenson BA’98, MBA’99 advocates for others and promotes inclusion in engineering

01.17.2024 | Sophie Cipolla

Nels Swenson, a Willamette University alum, received the Rodney D. Chipp Award for mentoring women engineers. Learn about his advocacy for women in STEM.

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Three new Art of Sparkling wine labels showcase PNCA talent

01.17.2024 | Melanie Moyer

Students found creative freedom and professional experience during another year of the partnership with Argyle Winery.

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Conor Foley BA’12 uses his international public health knowledge to help local youth

01.17.2024 | Melanie Moyer

Working at the Marion County Health and Human Services, Foley focuses on preventing tobacco addiction among vulnerable youth populations.

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MBA for Life program helped Andy Sloop MBA’00 develop a process management approach to sustainability

12.07.2023 | Linda Lenhoff

The Nike leader strives to make the company zero waste and sustainable, taking corporate responsibility to the next level.

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Open mind and interdisciplinary education helped Michael Diamond BA’11 design Google's next self-driving car

12.07.2023 | Sophie Cipolla

Learn about Michael Diamond and how he credits an open mind and interdisciplinary education to contribute to the design of Google's next self driving car.

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Living in a materials science world: Professor Robert Macfarlane BA’04 treasures what he learned at Willamette

12.06.2023 | Linda Lenhoff

The associate professor at MIT, whose work has implications for climate and sustainability, energy, health, medicine, technology, and other fields, started with a degree in Biochemistry from Willamette.

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Angelica Trimble-Yanu BFA’19 brings together tradition and technology for the artwork in Google’s new flagship store

11.29.2023 | Linda Lenhoff

The Indigenous Oglála Lakȟóta artist from Oakland is passionate about exploring sustainability, traditional ceremonies, and ancestral remembrance in her community-based art.

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Katie Hill BA’23 studies the hidden heroes of our ecosystems

11.15.2023 | Sophie Cipolla

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.

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Josh Fuentes BA’17, MBA’20 draws on breadth of experiences and strong relationships to excel at Deloitte

11.14.2023 | Paul McKean

With the rich experiences and the multidisciplinary toolkit he gained as a dual-degree Willamette graduate, Fuentes is thriving in the high-caliber world of consulting at Deloitte.

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Willamette students and faculty shine at regional computer science conference

11.14.2023 | Melanie Moyer

With several faculty members leading the conference and a first-place student win, the School of Computing & Information Sciences dazzled peers.

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PNCA gives Robert Maciel MFA’22 the building blocks for a design career

11.14.2023 | Linda Lenhoff

Maciel uses his degree in his work designing for a custom fabrication company, while his art examines how to elevate shared personal spaces.

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Five questions with Human Resources Professor Ashley Nixon on technostress

11.01.2023 | Paul McKean

Professor of Human Resources Ashley Nixon explains how technology and stress intersect in the workplace and what we can do about it.

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Terry Sherman BA’25 strives to be a force for good on and off the court

11.01.2023 | Sophie Cipolla

When the opportunity arose for Terry Sherman BA'25 to pursue a summer internship at Center 50+, he knew immediately that it would be a great fit.

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Sanaz Masoumi MFA’24 reflects literature and culture in her wearable art

11.01.2023 | Linda Lenhoff

Second-year MFA candidate Sanaz Masoumi was featured at Portland Fashion Week and got an outstanding response from the audience.

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“In the Deep” musical brings together three generations of Willamette alums and celebrates the power of connection

10.25.2023 | Sophie Cipolla

The world-premiere musical, born out of a partnership among three Willamette alumni, challenges audiences to be fearless in the name of connection.

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Willamette MBA alums address bias in hiring with AI

10.17.2023 | Paul McKean

Andrew Hallberg BA’12, MBA’16 and Malik Kahel MBA’16 have taken their experiences sitting on both sides of the venture capital investment table to found an AI startup.

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Nathan Galvan BFA’23 credits mentors at PNCA for helping him find success as a graphic design professional

10.17.2023 | Melanie Moyer

Galvan made the most of his education and landed a job with the Portland Trail Blazers.

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Former pre-med student becomes a professional hacker

10.17.2023 | Melanie Moyer

Carlos Luevanos BA’18 finds his passion making Zendesk’s newest tools and products safe and secure.

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Sarah Jenner BA’25 experiences a life-changing public health internship in Ghana

10.17.2023 | Sophie Cipolla

With the support of the Career Development team and Willamette’s pre-health Cahill Internship Fund, Jenner spent her summer in Ghana as an intern at the Princess Marie Children’s Hospital.

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Willamette University among top liberal arts colleges on U.S. News and World Report’s ‘best college’ list

10.13.2023 | University Communications

The university was named one of the top three liberal arts colleges in the Pacific Northwest for the fifth year in a row and excelled in “social mobility” and “best value” categories.

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Willamette recognized for “hands-on educational experiences” on Forbes’ top colleges list

10.13.2023 | University Communications

The list evaluated 500 American colleges and universities on graduation rates, graduate salaries and educational outcomes.

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Willamette University’s The Conversation Project celebrates diversity through storytelling and music at The Immigrant Story Live

10.10.2023 | Linda Lenhoff

The event will be filled with storytelling and music that honors the diverse members of the community in hopes of spreading understanding and acceptance.

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PNCA supports the revitalization of Portland’s North Park Blocks through art and community with expanded First Thursdays

10.03.2023 | Paul McKean

Through new collaborations across the North Park Blocks, PNCA returns as the “front porch” for Portland’s art scene with an expanded First Thursdays.

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Willamette University community comes together to achieve record-breaking fundraising year

09.28.2023 | University Communications

Willamette raised more than $27 million in commitments — the majority of which were in support of scholarships — beating the previous record from 2007.

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Gilbert Park awarded Renjen Prize for Faculty Excellence

05.05.2023 | Jennifer Bush

Assistant Professor of Finance Seongkyu (Gilbert) Park has been named the recipient of the 2023 Renjen Prize for Faculty Excellence.

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Design students bring artistry and dedication to community projects

11.01.2022 | Linda Lenhoff

Willamette University students contribute to community projects like Give!Guide redesign & Blanchet House displays, blending creativity with social impact

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Willamette welcomes new students

08.30.2022 | Marketing and Communications

Hundreds of students flooded campuses in Salem and Portland last week to move in, attend introductory sessions and discover what their new surroundings have to offer. 

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Professor Caroline Davidson awarded a Fulbright

06.02.2022 | Jennifer Johnson

The law professor plans to conduct research on the treatment of sexual and gender-based violence in Colombian courts.

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Welcome Class of 2025!

08.27.2021 | Marketing and Communications

Willamette welcomed new students at Opening Days by helping them move in, learn about resources on campus and introduce them to campus life.

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Goudy Commons returns this fall with new cuisine

08.24.2021 | Jennifer Johnson

Experience the revamped Goudy Commons Cafe at Willamette University with new menus and operating hours. Enjoy delicious offerings and culinary themes.

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Student draws strength from WU community to overcome personal loss

05.14.2020 | Tom Morlan

During a time of pain and healing, Katie Lee’s professors and classmates inspired her to make the most of her life.

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Willamette MBA program sets stage for promising career

05.12.2020 | Tom Morlan

Emily Anderson MBA’20 used her educational experience as a springboard to a job with one of the nation’s top accounting firms.

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Willamette opens the door to hope and healing for College of Law standout

05.01.2020 | Tom Morlan

In the aftermath of personal loss, Nathaniel Woodward JD’20 found his calling as an advocate for accident victims and their families.

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Lisa Landreman to join Willamette as vice president for student affairs

04.23.2020

The newest addition to the president’s leadership team is passionate about inclusion, equity, mentorship and transformative learning.

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Religion professor wins Grawemeyer Award in Religion

12.11.2019

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.

New faculty join Willamette

09.25.2019

Five new faculty work across several fields.

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Willamette faculty, staff foster strong relationships with students

09.11.2019 | Jennifer Johnson

Making students feel supported and welcomed is a priority.

WITS launches new virtual private network

03.28.2018

Working off campus? Securely access Willamette’s network drives from home and abroad.

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Choir alumni celebrate their community of music

11.13.2017 | Jennifer Johnson

Former Willamette singers return to campus for a special reunion and a remarkable professor.

Leandro Gonzales ’03 helped organize the delivery of dozens of tents to Mexico and Puerto Rico residents recently struck by natural disasters.

Willamette community unites to support people impacted by natural disasters

11.06.2017 | Jennifer Johnson

Families of some students, faculty grapple with aftermath.

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Happy Birthday, Waller Hall!

10.16.2017

The “old historic temple” turns 150.

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Updates to campus food service for fall semester

08.04.2017

Dining Services seeks input on menu offerings. Cat Cavern will transition to event-only venue.

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Fundraising brought in $17.785M for 2016–17

07.10.2017

Gifts recognize the university’s past and future impact, will enhance the student experience.

Three English professors named finalists for Oregon Book Awards

01.13.2017 | Adam Torgerson

Deulen, Nadelson and Stolowitz are in the running for 2017 honors.

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AGSM professor awarded endowed professorship

12.12.2016 | University Communications

Tim Johnson will become the third Grace and Elmer Goudy Professor of Public Management and Policy Analysis.

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Law Professor Friedman quoted in Associated Press article on settlement of Oregon v. Oracle lawsuit

09.15.2016 | Sarah Carlson

Willamette Associate Professor of Law David Friedman commented on the resolution of the Oregon v. Oracle lawsuit in a September 15 Associated Press story.

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Willamette welcomes new tenure-track faculty members

09.12.2016 | University Communications

They join several departments in CLA, Law and AGSM.

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Rick's Cafe returns with new management, menu, brews

08.22.2016 | Tina Owen

The College of Law's trendy hangout welcomes students back with a grand reopening tomorrow.

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Questions of justice

08.01.2016 | Kristin Ohlson

An unusual class takes Willamette students inside prison walls to discover a new perspective on crime and punishment.

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Life of the mind

08.01.2016 | Tina Owen

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.

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Artists in residence

08.01.2016 | Tina Owen

Studio art seniors say goodbye to Willamette with a show of talent.

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Law Professor David A. Friedman quoted in articles explaining Oregon v. Oracle's escalating legal cost and tactics

07.28.2016 | Raymond Penney

Willamette Professor of Law David A. Friedman comments on the escalating legal tactics involved in the Oregon v. Oracle case.

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Willamette Law Professor Green files amicus brief in SCOTUS case Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia, Inc. v. Pauley

07.07.2016 | Raymond Penney

Willamette Law Professor Steven K. Green filed an amicus brief for Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia, Inc. v. Pauley.

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Law Professor Peter Molk discusses LLC owners, default statutory protections on New York Business Divorce podcast

07.05.2016 | Raymond Penney

Willamette University College of Law Assistant Professor Peter Molk was interviewed by Peter Mahler host of the “New York Business Divorce” podcast.

Law Professor Paul Diller comments on SCOTUS corruption ruling in Statesman Journal

06.29.2016 | Raymond Penney

Law Professor Paul Diller was quoted in a Statesman Journal article reporting on a United States Supreme Court ruling Learn more.

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William J. Howe III JD‘75 receives Meyer Elkin Essay Award for article in the Family Court Review

06.24.2016 | Raymond Penney

Willamette University College of Law Alumnus William J. Howe III JD ‘75, received the Meyer Elkin Essay Award.

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Law Professor Friedman quoted in Portland Tribune article discussing Oregon’s legal tab

06.23.2016 | Raymond Penney

Commercial law expert and Willamette Associate Professor of Law David Friedman was quoted in a Portland Tribune article.

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Law Professor Dobbins comments in PBJ article on ACA's 'Risk Corridors' program

06.10.2016 | Raymond Penney

Willamette's Civil Procedure Expert and Law Professor Jeffrey C. Dobbins commented in a PBJ Article regarding a Lawsuit by Health Republic Insurance Co.

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Willamette Law alumnus Donald L. Krahmer receives the 2016 Living and Giving Award

06.09.2016 | Raymond Penney

Willamette University College of Law alumnus Donald L. Krahmer Jr. ‘81, JD/MBA‘87 receive the Living and Giving Award.

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Law Professor Friedman discusses how law firm’s reorganization will impact law students

06.08.2016 | Raymond Penney

Willamette Associate Professor of Law David A. Friedman discusses how local law firm's reorganization will impact law students seeking employment.

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Law Professor Friedman quoted in PBJ article on Oracle v. Oregon dispute

06.03.2016 | Raymond Penney

Commercial law expert and Willamette Associate Professor of Law David Friedman was quoted in a Portland Business Journal article discussing the ongoing political ramifications of the Oracle v. Oregon legal battle.

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Law Professor Jeff Dobbins weighs in on Oregon's public records law

05.27.2016 | Patrick Riedling

Willamette's civil procedure expert and law professor commented in Statesman-Journal article that reported on a recent judicial opinion concerning the ongoing dispute between former Oregon first lady Cylvia Hayes and The Oregonian.

Law Professor Paul Diller makes sense of law affecting disputes between a city and its county

05.24.2016 | Patrick Riedling

Diller sheds light on the city of Cascade Locks' legal options to open a water-bottling operation in Hood River County.

Professor David Friedman

Willamette Law Professor David A. Friedman comments in PBJ article

04.12.2016 | Patrick Riedling

Commercial law expert and Willamette Associate Professor of Law David Friedman was quoted in a Portland Business Journal article discussing Oracle’s latest legal tactic in an ongoing dispute with the state of Oregon

Professor Steven Green

Willamette Law Professor Steven Green quoted in Tennessean

04.11.2016 | Patrick Riedling

Religion and law expert and Willamette Professor of Law Steven Green discusses hurdles to potential lawsuits from a bill to make the Bible the official book of Tennessee

Terry Wright

Theresa Wright JD’81 receives Multnomah Bar Association Pro Bono Award

04.04.2016 | Patrick Riedling

Willamette Law’s director of externships and alumna recognized for dedication and service

Professor Keith Cunningham-Parmeter

Willamette Law Professor Keith Cunningham-Parmeter quoted in Oregonian

04.04.2016 | Patrick Riedling

Read about Willamette University Law Professor Keith Cunningham-Parmeter's insights on TriMet's decision regarding the payment for union orientation.

Hon. Paul De Muniz

Hon. Paul De Muniz JD’75 honored with Literacy Trailblazer Award

03.31.2016 | Patrick Riedling

Former OSC Chief Justice and Willamette Law’s Distinguished Jurist-in-Residence and alumnus has history of giving back to community

Professor David A. Friedman

Willamette Law Professor David Friedman quoted in Portland Tribune

03.29.2016 | Patrick Riedling

Commercial law expert and Willamette Associate Professor of Law David Friedman quoted in Portland Tribune article about Oracle’s failed Cover Oregon website

Swift Current and Sheldon Kennedy at WIllamette

NHL player Sheldon Kennedy brings Swift Current to Willamette, highlights impact of sexual abuse on survivors

03.23.2016 | Patrick Riedling

Willamette University hosts special Q and A with Kennedy after documentary screening

Willamette University Double Alumnus Theodore Sims vested as new Washington County Circuit Court judge

Theodore Sims '77 JD'80 invested as new Washington County Circuit Court judge

03.21.2016 | Patrick Riedling

Investiture Ceremony Honors Willamette University Double Alumnus

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Annual social pow wow connects culture and community

03.14.2016 | Russell Yost MBA'05

Dancers, drummers and vendors shared traditions and heritage.

Law professor is Willamette's first Fulbright Distinguished Chair

12.31.2015

Warren Binford hopes to support the advancement of brain science research focused on child pornography.

James Cuno '73

James Cuno '73 discusses ISIS and cultural destruction

10.14.2015 | Adam Torgerson

On Nov. 5, the Getty CEO addresses the threat posed by ISIS.

Jim Booth '64

Sigma Chi honors Jim Booth '64 with award

09.28.2015 | Erin Dahl

The award is the highest honor Sigma Chi can bestow upon its members.

Willamette greets new graduate students

09.07.2015 | Erin Dahl

New students at Willamette University's Atkinson Graduate School of Management and College of Law dive into orientation activities and prepare for the year.

Learn more about Willamette's new tenure-track faculty members

08.31.2015 | Erin Dahl

Eight new faculty members share insights on their lives.

Red Light/Green Light runners

Willamette community unites to reclaim a world record in Red Light/Green Light

08.31.2015 | Erin Dahl

Discover how Tyler Janitz helped set a new world record in Red Light/Green Light at Willamette University, showcasing the close-knit community spirit on campus.

Willamette celebrates Class of 2019 during annual convocation ceremony on Aug. 21

08.24.2015 | Erin Dahl

Psychology professor and author Dacher Keltner offers students advice on achieving happiness.

Opening Days showcases Willamette's community to new students

08.24.2015 | Erin Dahl

From swimming to volleyball, the Class of 2019 explored Willamette’s offerings.

More Willamette students are going Greek

08.21.2015 | Natalie Pate '15

Thirty-four percent of students took part in Greek life as of last spring.

Career Services earns national recognition for its student programs

08.19.2015 | WU Staff

Willamette earns three top awards, two finalist recognitions in five years

SCRP

SCRP helps students, professors make new scientific discoveries

08.14.2015 | Erin Dahl

Through the program, students learn skills that will help advance their careers.

Upholding a Tradition

08.14.2015 | Erin Dahl

Willamette aims to break the world record in Red Light/Green Light.

Green Initiative Fund awards sustainability grants to students, staff

06.29.2015

The awards will improve facilities, reduce waste and promote sustainability.

Willamette University launches renewed website this summer

06.05.2015

The site is designed for mobile optimization and includes new multimedia tools for storytelling.

Construction projects underway

06.01.2015

The work includes renovating a residence hall and remodeling lab spaces.

Professor Abigail Susik selected to attend national art history seminar

05.26.2015

The event is aimed to strengthen the teaching of art history to undergrads.

Seth Cotlar earns two grants to support his research project

04.29.2015

With the awards, Seth Cotlar will continue research for his book.

Altman tests muscles' reaction to vibration

04.23.2015

His experiment suggests myosin, a motor protein, is behind muscles' unusual behavior.

Professor Andrea Stolowitz earns second Oregon Book Award

04.15.2015

Visiting English professor Andrea Stolowitz earns recognition for her play, "Ithaka."

Courtney Stevens recognized in "40 Under 40: Professors Who Inspire"

03.30.2015

NerdScholar recognized Courtney Stevens in its "40 Under 40: Professors who Inspire."

Six faculty members achieve tenure

03.16.2015

The promotions take effect for the 2015-16 academic year.

Tomodachi Program promotes friendship across cultures

03.02.2015

Tomodachi participants share American culture with ASP students — and find they learn just as much from the experience.

Biologist explores the science behind owl attacks on Salem runners

02.13.2015

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.

History professor selected for CIC seminar at Yale University in June

02.09.2015

Seth Cotlar is participating in a seminar on slave narratives at Yale University in June.

Amadou Fofana wins Mellon Fellowship at Duke University

02.09.2015

Amadou Fofana has been awarded a Humanities Writ Large fellowship at Duke University.

Math Department promotes team building through NSF research grant

02.05.2015

A National Science Foundation grant is funding undergraduate mathematics research.

Remember poetry

02.02.2015

In "Poetry," Chasar considers the vanishing memorized poem.

Grant supports student archaeology research at the Ness of Brodgar

01.29.2015

M. H. Wiener Foundation helps students unearth new finds in Scotland.

Roger Shimomura discusses how stereotypes have influenced his art

01.26.2015

Explore Roger Shimomura's profound journey as an artist and Japanese-American. From childhood internment to challenging stereotypes through vibrant artwork.

Alumnus, visiting English professor nominated for Oregon Book Awards

01.16.2015

An alumnus and visiting English professor were both nominated for their plays.

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