Willamette University’s Conversation Project explores the power of listening and embracing discomfort to foster closer relationships — and a stronger democracy.
Suzan Nuri BA’27 is mastering the power of political organizing through her mission to increase voter turnout for the 2024 election.
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.
Stevens Fellowship provides opportunities for students to innovate, develop skills, and impact the community.
WUPILP’s summer fellowships provide students with valuable experience in public interest law.
Visual Mathematics students took over a gallery in the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry to showcase how mathematical principles can inspire artistic works.
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.
A contract with Marion and Polk Counties’ Health Departments brings together students and faculty to address environmental health hazards through civic-engaged learning.
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.
Henry Dalton BS’24 pioneers the Willamette Fungi Project, exploring the potential of fungi for medicine. His approach showcases the world of mycology.
The students turned research into websites, podcasts, posters, and more to help others reduce screen time and find answers to mental health challenges.
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.
“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.
Chemistry students spend their summers learning how to conduct innovative research while developing impressive research presentation skills.
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.
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.
Students found creative freedom and professional experience during another year of the partnership with Argyle Winery.
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.
Now working in The Hartford’s iLab, Nina Hernandez developed her passion for data science with the guidance of professors, community, and campus resources.
Willamette University students contribute to community projects like Give!Guide redesign & Blanchet House displays, blending creativity with social impact
PNCA's Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing offers many diverse writing forms, mentorship, and flexible scheduling for aspiring authors and writers.
Billie Henderson ’24 shares her journey in Ken Burns’ documentary, “Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness.” She aims to destigmatize mental health.
With 91 registered student organizations available this year, it’s harder to find something you’re not interested in.
Students formed the journal in fall 2016 to contribute to society’s understanding of legal and policy issues concerning topics such as race, class, gender and sexuality.
The Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation (OWLS) awarded Willamette Law 3L Traci McDowall an Armonica Grant at a luncheon near the end of November.
Following the fourth night of competition last week, the judges recognized third-year law students Autumn Mills and Conor McCahill as the winners of the annual Don Turner Moot Court Competition.
Five Willamette Law students represented the school in great fashion last weekend at the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) Convention.
Willamette Law Prof. Paul Diller recently submitted an amicus curiae brief to the Supreme Court for the case Gill v. Whitford, which was argued Oct. 3.
There were runoff elections for the 3L secretary/treasurer, 1L president and second vice president of SBA, but by Sept. 26, the votes were finalized.
Samantha Klausen JD’20 attended the Salem City Council meeting Monday to speak out against the proposed sit-lie ordinance.
From her room in South Korea, Emily Dougherty types out an email describing her experiences in the JD/MBA program at Willamette University. A third-year student in the four-year program, Dougherty relishes the time when she can do what she loves best — traveling.
Third-year Willamette JD/MBA student Andy Blevins nominated a fellow student for the Student Leadership Award given by the National LGBT Bar Association. That student didn’t win, but Blevins was named the first runner-up.
Willamette Law welcomes its most diverse class yet, with more female students and a higher LSAT profile. The cohort boasts many varied backgrounds.
After spending 15 years as the wife of a military officer and building a resume with a list of varied jobs, Jennifer Trundy started law school at age 48.
Jackie Sandmeyer works full-time and goes to law school, dedicating most days to the LGBTQ community and constantly striving to find ways to give back.
Willamette Law named Salem attorney Jennifer Brown its Mentor of the Year at a reception April 5.
Salem-Keizer high school students learned about the legal process and argued a mock case before an Oregon Court of Appeals judge.
The public interest law project serves a dual purpose: train tomorrow's lawyers and serve the community.
Like a snowboarding course, first-year law student April Stone's path to Willamette has been a winding and sometimes difficult path.
The Willamette Law Review held its annual Law Symposium February 3, highlighting the topic “Equity in Health Law.”
Third-year Willamette Law students Gaby Perez-Mendoza and Bailey Moody each received $1000 Armonica Grants from the Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation on Nov. 4.
Participants in the Don Turner Moot Court Competition finished their arguments and the winner was chosen on Nov. 10.
Veteran and Willamette Law/MBA student Andy Blevins re-arms himself with tools to change the armed forces community.
This year’s extraordinary presidential election has made voters across the country anxious and angry. At Willamette, professors and classes help students navigate through the confusion and understand why their informed vote is important.
Food Recovery Network travels to Molalla, Oregon, to collect hundreds of pounds of apples.
Willamette University College of Law hosted the annual National Appellate Advocacy Competition last week, where students argued a criminal matter in front of judges.
Willamette Law’s Student Bar Association held elections this week and elected new officers for each class.
The College of Law's Bruce Spaulding Trial Competition concluded with Lauren Barnes and Stacey Gibbons as winners. Learn about this event at Willamette Law.
Willamette law professor Caroline Davidson discusses how rape trials have changed in the 38 years since the landmark spouse rape case in 1978.
Law Professor Symeon Symeonides is one of only six American law professors chosen to teach the general course at The Hague Academy of International Law.
An unusual class takes Willamette students inside prison walls to discover a new perspective on crime and punishment.
As the student speaker at Commencement 2016, Anelise Zimmer ’16 drew on her Willamette experiences and urged her fellow new graduates to find the courage to climb life’s mountains.
The average age of a law student is 26, but this year we have four entering students under the age of 21.
Willamette University College of Law and Portland State University are launching a new 3+3 Program.
Third-year law students Bailey Moody and Jessica Cavallero each received a 2016 Bill and Ann Shepherd Legal Scholarship for $6,500.
Andrew Lum ’16 pairs his passion for athletics with academics and service.
Joshua Reams L'16 sheds light on important issues around elder law.
Willamette’s liberal arts approach creates opportunities for Jessica Weiss ’18.
Madison Hall ’16 explores music and a new-found love of opera.
Lettajoe Gallup '15 MBA'16 uses her dual-degree to jump-start her career.
Students will explore ideas from classical to contemporary, at home and abroad.
Olivia Mancl ’17 earns accolades on the track and in the classroom.
Judges impressed by advocacy skills of a team of Willamette law students
By exploring new pursuits, Mark Andreoni ’16 discovers his calling
Taneesh Sra ’16, MBA '17, an economics major at Willamette, balances academics, athletics, and leadership roles to graduate early with a BA/MBA dual degree.
Maya Kaup ’17 overcomes her aversion to the spotlight to champion important causes.
Meet Rushen, the competitive speed skater. With customized skates, aerodynamic clothing, and a trusty helmet, she races towards her goal of first place.