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.
Becky Heath BA’23 worked with a collective of textile artists in Peru to help them develop their business strategies to reach a higher level of success.
PNCA students can study abroad in Monterrey, Mexico starting in spring 2024. Earn Willamette credit, use existing aid, and apply for scholarships.
After earning his MBA and teaching abroad, Michael Chen ’18 now works at Meta.
Willamette students recently spent six weeks conducting drone and field reconnaissance projects in the country.
Sydney Wilson ’22 wrote the book "Calm in the Kitchen," educating children on burn prevention. Thousands of copies will be sent to preschools in Kenya.
Jack Garver ’22, a physics and mathematics double major, receives a Fulbright grant to teach in the Czech Republic, embracing his passion for outdoor education.
Eric Swinn '06, a Willamette alum, leverages his French degree as a U.S. diplomat, tackling fraud rings in Russia, child abductions, and refugee crises.
Anna Hope MBA’21, a Fulbright Scholar, seeks to foster entrepreneurship in Africa, starting with her home, the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Accomplished linguist Elizabeth Guzman Ljubetic ’14 is committed to fostering a more interconnected business world.
Nancy Garcia ’08, MBA’10, credits Associate Professor Emily Drew at Willamette University for shaping her career as a global leader in diversity programs.
Chloe Prendergast ’14 founded her own string quartet and became an orchestra member in the Netherlands after she graduated.
Jaered Koichi Croes '08 launched his career with Tofugu, a Japanese culture blog born from a Willamette University project. Discover his journey today!
Kimberly Cole '02, fueled by her Willamette education, leads global initiatives in family planning and public health, impacting lives worldwide.
Byrin Romney JD'20 pursued an externship at the British Board of Film Classification to research technology and legislation to protect children from online pornography.
Alexis Gjurasic '19, the first Willamette Fulbright grantee in Luxembourg, reflects on her teaching experience cut short by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Willamette alumna Rositsa Atanasova ’07, guided by the university's motto, has forged a distinguished career advocating for migrants and refugees worldwide.
Lisa Oakley ’04, a member of the CDC's Epidemic Intelligence Service, investigates outbreaks like COVID-19, using her diverse Willamette University background.
Chemistry department helps Divine Distillers increase hand sanitizer production by donating and prepping materials. The Print Center and graphic designers provided labels.
Discover the vibrant community of the 2020 American Studies Program class at Willamette University, with opportunities for involvement and cultural exchange.
Learn about the Rangel Graduate Fellowship offered by the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program. Apply now for a chance to fund your master's program!
Professor Symeon C. Symeonides adds another success to his record of law reform by drafting an international model law on conflicts of laws for the IDI.
Alison Ecker JD’20, pursuing a career in immigration law, joined Professor of Law Warren Binford at the border to help protect children’s rights.
Warren Binford continues to shine light on children’s treatment at U.S. border facilities.
The 2020 Fiske Guide to Colleges hails Willamette University for its student-focused faculty, collaborative environment and commitment to service and diversity.
Olivia Scott '20's internship in South Africa's Heideveld sheds light on youth violence and the importance of education and consistent community support.
To maximize value for students and employers, Willamette MBA is excited to introduce newly designed curriculum for MBA for Professionals this fall.
Willamette’s Hawai’i Club celebrated its 30th lu’au, themed "Nā One Hānau: The Sands of Our Birth," honoring Hawai’i's sacred lands and cultural heritage.
Jackson Boyd MBA’20 reflects on the second half of his trip in China.
Jackson Boyd MBA’20 reflects on the first half of his trip in China while on the train to Shanghai.
Sarah Pope '13 credits Willamette University for her journey from biology to veterinary medicine, equipped with skills and confidence for her future.
University has been ranked among the top small colleges 15 of the last 17 years.
Willamette community unites to live out the university motto through service projects across the country and overseas.
Willamette's Global Day of Service on March 9 unites students and alumni worldwide in community service projects, embodying the university's motto.
Warm greetings and a flurry of activity ushered in the 30th anniversary of the American Studies Program.
Owen Carver ’03 advocates for sustainable practices and social equity in the coffee industry.
Retired teacher Jon Steiner ’63 uses the international perspective he gained at Willamette to make a difference in the lives of students abroad.
The students who made a positive impact on the university and Salem communities returned to Japan and other home countries.
Open to the entire WU community, the evening’s program will include a networking and social hour, an informational presentation and a panel discussion featuring AGSM and WU professors.
For more than 30 years, Gunnar Gundersen, executive vice president of Tokyo International University America, has been instrumental in building the American Studies Program and developing the lasting integration between Willamette and TIUA.
Phoebe Keever ’07 broadens her perspective and helps others during service trips.
Take A Break, Willamette’s spring break alternative, immerses Willamette students in social issues, fostering deeper understanding and meaningful action.
The event shared Polynesian music, food and traditions with the Willamette community.
The only Oregon school in the top 10 colleges with fewer than 5,000 undergraduates, Willamette has 13 Bearcats serving around the world.
Welcome the buses, join the class at dinner — here's how to help welcome the new ASP class!
John Poulsen ’94 publishes research that leads to crackdown on poachers.
Students celebrate their many accomplishments before heading back to Japan.
Michelle Atherton’s Willamette experience led her to a unique conservation project abroad.
The fall 2017 Atkinson Lecture speaker finds autocratic parallels between recent political developments in Russia and America.
Families of some students, faculty grapple with aftermath.
Three exhibitions and a panel discussion aim to start a dialogue about critical issues.
Undergraduate, graduate students represent dozens of states and several foreign countries.
Working as a receptionist at a veterinary hospital in Portland, Nani Apo JD’13 heard all kinds of complaints.
"Had I not gone to Willamette MBA, this company would not exist.”
One of the signature programs at Willamette University MBA celebrates milestone.
Last week, Willamette University welcomed 119 ASP students to the Salem campus. These students are excited to join the Willamette University community.
Willamette MBA alumni lend business expertise to reinvigorate a Kosovo high school.
Willamette University contingent visited Tokyo in January
Campus community encouraged to make the new Bearcats feel at home.
The American Studies Program provided a warm send-off for the class of 2016.
Willamette MBA’s Beth Ursin will serve on the MBA Career Services and Employer Alliance’s board.
Attend the Dempsey Lecture featuring scholar Vandana Shiva at Willamette University on March 17. Reserve your tickets now for "Earth Democracy" in Hudson Hall!
Two Willamette faculty members became scholars in 2015-16.
Through the award, the history professor will travel to Morocco, Algeria and Egypt.
The 28th annual class of the American Studies Program (ASP) welcomes 98 new students.
Cultural destruction threatens world heritage.
The best-selling author and producer spoke as part of Willamette’s Atkinson Lecture Series on Oct. 15.
On Nov. 5, the Getty CEO addresses the threat posed by ISIS.
Local youth experience culture and creativity in a unique way.
Professor Holman encountered many firsts while teaching girls in Saudi Arabia.
Tejeswara Reddy ’12 and Elisa Ahern ’15 are both teaching English in Europe later this year.
Tomodachi participants share American culture with ASP students — and find they learn just as much from the experience.
Willamette University celebrates its first undergraduate student selected for the prestigious Luce Scholar program, offering a transformative experience in Asia
With 11 alumni serving overseas, Willamette snags the No. 10 spot among small schools.
Amadou Fofana has been awarded a Humanities Writ Large fellowship at Duke University.
This week, Tokyo International University of America (TIUA) welcomed 132 new students to Salem.
M. H. Wiener Foundation helps students unearth new finds in Scotland.
An alumnus and visiting English professor were both nominated for their plays.