3+3 student looks toward the future with Willamette Law
02.06.2025 | Sarah BelloColby Alexander BA’24, JD’26 looks forward to what is ahead after completing the first year of law school and his undergraduate degree at Willamette.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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