English honor society helps students get a leg up on their careers
01.03.2025 | Ezra Neely BA'26The society provides scholarship, professional development, and leadership opportunities for English students and aspiring professional writers.
Tips for talking politics: a guide for election season and beyond
10.24.2024 | Paul McKeanWillamette University’s Conversation Project explores the power of listening and embracing discomfort to foster closer relationships — and a stronger democracy.
Organizing for action to get out the vote
10.24.2024 | Paul McKeanSuzan Nuri BA’27 is mastering the power of political organizing through her mission to increase voter turnout for the 2024 election.
Willamette biologists secure $200,000 grant to study Joshua tree resilience to climate change
10.07.2024 | University CommunicationsThe award from the Bureau of Land Management will support student research on the ecology of Joshua trees and desert soil microbes under climate change.
Summer fellowships set students up for long-term career success while making an impact on the community
10.04.2024 | Jessica RotterStevens Fellowship provides opportunities for students to innovate, develop skills, and impact the community.
Students cultivate skills and advocate for change through summer fellowships
09.13.2024 | Jessica RotterWUPILP’s summer fellowships provide students with valuable experience in public interest law.
PNCA students explore the beauty of numbers at OMSI exhibition
05.02.2024 | Linda LenhoffVisual Mathematics students took over a gallery in the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry to showcase how mathematical principles can inspire artistic works.
Willamette students win big at international collegiate business competition
05.01.2024 | University CommunicationsThe 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.
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.
Empowered by a dual degree, Gianna Marchese BA’22, MBA’23 lands an impressive role at Warner Bros.
04.03.2024 | Melanie MoyerWhile 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 creates Willamette’s Fungi Project while studying the species’ possibilities for the future
04.02.2024 | Linda LenhoffHenry Dalton BS’24 pioneers the Willamette Fungi Project, exploring the potential of fungi for medicine. His approach showcases the world of mycology.
Colloquium students examine tech’s effects on Gen Z
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.
Farm Club grows food for the Willamette community and volunteers for local organizations
03.20.2024 | Melanie MoyerHidden 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.
Student cancer research takes top prizes from doubleheader conferences
03.14.2024 | Melanie MoyerChemistry students spend their summers learning how to conduct innovative research while developing impressive research presentation skills.
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.
Genesis Turris MFA/MA’25 uses Graduate Curatorial Fellowship to engage PNCA community and beyond
02.01.2024 | Linda LenhoffThe artist and curator focuses on public engagement in all of his work, which visitors had a chance to experience in two graduate student exhibits.
Collaborative research project examines how AI shapes education
02.01.2024 | Paul McKeanAn 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.
Three new Art of Sparkling wine labels showcase PNCA talent
01.17.2024 | Melanie MoyerStudents found creative freedom and professional experience during another year of the partnership with Argyle Winery.
Terry Sherman BA’25 strives to be a force for good on and off the court
11.01.2023 | Sophie CipollaWhen 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.
Overcoming imposter syndrome and uncertainty, Nina Hernandez BA’21, MS’22 finds success in data science
04.26.2023 | Melanie MoyerNow working in The Hartford’s iLab, Nina Hernandez developed her passion for data science with the guidance of professors, community, and campus resources.
Design students bring artistry and dedication to community projects
11.01.2022 | Linda LenhoffWillamette University students contribute to community projects like Give!Guide redesign & Blanchet House displays, blending creativity with social impact
Versatility, freedom define low residency writing program
08.11.2022 | Jennifer JohnsonPNCA's Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing offers many diverse writing forms, mentorship, and flexible scheduling for aspiring authors and writers.
Mental health film produced by Ken Burns features WU student
07.13.2022 | Jennifer JohnsonBillie Henderson ’24 shares her journey in Ken Burns’ documentary, “Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness.” She aims to destigmatize mental health.
Get involved in clubs at Willamette
09.20.2019With 91 registered student organizations available this year, it’s harder to find something you’re not interested in.
Social Justice and Equity Law Journal publishes first issue
01.31.2018 | Sarah CarlsonStudents 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.
Third-year Law student wins OWLS Armonica Grant
01.05.2018 | Sarah CarlsonThe Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation (OWLS) awarded Willamette Law 3L Traci McDowall an Armonica Grant at a luncheon near the end of November.
Third-year law students named winners of Don Turner Moot Court Competition
11.15.2017 | Sarah CarlsonFollowing 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.
NAPABA Convention a success for Willamette Law students
11.10.2017 | Sarah CarlsonFive Willamette Law students represented the school in great fashion last weekend at the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) Convention.
Prof. Paul Diller submits amicus curiae brief to Supreme Court
10.25.2017 | Sarah CarlsonWillamette 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.
Law classes elect new officers for 2017-18 academic year
10.03.2017 | Sarah CarlsonThere were runoff elections for the 3L secretary/treasurer, 1L president and second vice president of SBA, but by Sept. 26, the votes were finalized.
First-year law student quoted in Statesman Journal and AP news stories
09.29.2017 | Sarah CarlsonSamantha Klausen JD’20 attended the Salem City Council meeting Monday to speak out against the proposed sit-lie ordinance.
JD/MBA student learns adaptability is key to opportunities with joint degree
08.31.2017 | Sarah CarlsonFrom 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.
Law student Andy Blevins is first runner-up for National LGBT Bar Student Leadership Award
08.25.2017 | Sarah CarlsonThird-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 Class of 2020
08.22.2017 | Sarah CarlsonWillamette Law welcomes its most diverse class yet, with more female students and a higher LSAT profile. The cohort boasts many varied backgrounds.
Nontraditional student walks Camino de Santiago and continues path through law school
07.21.2017 | Sarah CarlsonAfter 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.
Rising 2L Jackie Sandmeyer awarded Shepherd Legal Scholarship
05.08.2017 | Sarah CarlsonJackie 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 chooses Attorney Mentor of the Year
04.14.2017 | Sarah CarlsonWillamette Law named Salem attorney Jennifer Brown its Mentor of the Year at a reception April 5.
Street Law holds mock trial program for local high school students
04.10.2017 | Sarah CarlsonSalem-Keizer high school students learned about the legal process and argued a mock case before an Oregon Court of Appeals judge.
Training grounds for good
02.23.2017 | Raymond PenneyThe public interest law project serves a dual purpose: train tomorrow's lawyers and serve the community.
From the slopes to the courtroom
02.21.2017 | Sarah CarlsonLike a snowboarding course, first-year law student April Stone's path to Willamette has been a winding and sometimes difficult path.
Law Symposium brings health law community to campus
02.07.2017 | Sarah CarlsonThe Willamette Law Review held its annual Law Symposium February 3, highlighting the topic “Equity in Health Law.”
Two Willamette Law students awarded grants
11.22.2016 | Sarah CarlsonThird-year Willamette Law students Gaby Perez-Mendoza and Bailey Moody each received $1000 Armonica Grants from the Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation on Nov. 4.
Alicia LeDuc chosen as winner of Don Turner Moot Court Competition
11.16.2016 | Sarah CarlsonParticipants in the Don Turner Moot Court Competition finished their arguments and the winner was chosen on Nov. 10.
Catalyst for change
11.11.2016 | Raymond PenneyVeteran and Willamette Law/MBA student Andy Blevins re-arms himself with tools to change the armed forces community.
This scary, frustrating, crazy, unprecedented election
10.28.2016 | Sarah EvansThis 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.
Willamette students help the needy through harvest gleaning
10.24.2016 | Jennifer JohnsonFood Recovery Network travels to Molalla, Oregon, to collect hundreds of pounds of apples.
NAAC moot court competition names winners
10.17.2016 | Sarah CarlsonWillamette University College of Law hosted the annual National Appellate Advocacy Competition last week, where students argued a criminal matter in front of judges.
Student Bar Association elects new class officers
09.23.2016 | Sarah CarlsonWillamette Law’s Student Bar Association held elections this week and elected new officers for each class.
Winners chosen in Spaulding Trial Competition
09.23.2016 | Sarah CarlsonThe College of Law's Bruce Spaulding Trial Competition concluded with Lauren Barnes and Stacey Gibbons as winners. Learn about this event at Willamette Law.
Law Professor Davidson quoted in Statesman Journal on lasting impact of Oregon v. Rideout
08.16.2016 | Patrick RiedlingWillamette law professor Caroline Davidson discusses how rape trials have changed in the 38 years since the landmark spouse rape case in 1978.
Symeonides honored, teaches course at prestigious international law academy in Europe
08.15.2016 | College of Law CommunicationsLaw Professor Symeon Symeonides is one of only six American law professors chosen to teach the general course at The Hague Academy of International Law.
Questions of justice
08.01.2016 | Kristin OhlsonAn unusual class takes Willamette students inside prison walls to discover a new perspective on crime and punishment.
In conversation with Anelise Zimmer '16
08.01.2016 | Tina OwenAs 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 Prodigy Club? College of Law welcomes four of the youngest first-year law students in its history
07.14.2016 | Patrick RiedlingThe average age of a law student is 26, but this year we have four entering students under the age of 21.
Freshman to law degree in six years: PSU and Willamette Law announce new 3+3 Program
07.14.2016 | Willamette University College of Law and Portland State UniversityWillamette University College of Law and Portland State University are launching a new 3+3 Program.
Two Willamette Law students named Shepherd Scholars, positively impact LGBTQ legal issues
07.06.2016 | Patrick RiedlingThird-year law students Bailey Moody and Jessica Cavallero each received a 2016 Bill and Ann Shepherd Legal Scholarship for $6,500.
Follow the flow to a satisfying career
05.09.2016 | Mike RussellAndrew Lum ’16 pairs his passion for athletics with academics and service.
Protecting a vulnerable group
05.09.2016 | Mike RussellJoshua Reams L'16 sheds light on important issues around elder law.
Jessica Weiss ’18 publishes academic paper, lands coveted NYC internship
05.09.2016 | Erin DahlWillamette’s liberal arts approach creates opportunities for Jessica Weiss ’18.
All ears on her
05.02.2016 | Mike RussellMadison Hall ’16 explores music and a new-found love of opera.
Driven by sustainability and business
04.22.2016 | Erin DahlLettajoe Gallup '15 MBA'16 uses her dual-degree to jump-start her career.
Carson, Colloquium research grants announced
04.18.2016 | Monique BourqueStudents will explore ideas from classical to contemporary, at home and abroad.
Mancl ’17 aims for win-win in athletics, agriculture
03.28.2016 | Erin DahlOlivia Mancl ’17 earns accolades on the track and in the classroom.
WUCL trial team advances to finals at regional competition
03.16.2016 | Stephanie Palmblad (JD'12) and Patrick RiedlingJudges impressed by advocacy skills of a team of Willamette law students
Mark Andreoni ’16 focuses his talents on helping others
02.29.2016 | Erin DahlBy exploring new pursuits, Mark Andreoni ’16 discovers his calling
Taneesh Sra ’16, MBA '17 develops a winning strategy through golf, MBA program
12.14.2015 | Erin DahlTaneesh 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 stands up to her fears to champion important causes
11.04.2015 | Erin DahlMaya Kaup ’17 overcomes her aversion to the spotlight to champion important causes.
Taking the fast lane
08.13.2015 | Erin DahlMeet Rushen, the competitive speed skater. With customized skates, aerodynamic clothing, and a trusty helmet, she races towards her goal of first place.
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