Thorsett has leveraged his academic experience and expertise to drive innovation and growth at Willamette since becoming its 20th president in 2011.
Yang transforms social causes into vibrant visuals for global clients, crediting her success to the mentorship she received at Willamette's Pacific Northwest College of Art.
With the entrepreneurial skills he gained at Willamette, Gay is making a tangible long-term impact on the complex challenge of mental health.
Suzan Nuri BA’27 is mastering the power of political organizing through her mission to increase voter turnout for the 2024 election.
Willamette University’s Conversation Project explores the power of listening and embracing discomfort to foster closer relationships — and a stronger democracy.
Lectures, panel discussions, and events explore democracy through interdisciplinary perspectives.
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.
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.
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.
Working at the Marion County Health and Human Services, Foley focuses on preventing tobacco addiction among vulnerable youth populations.
Nels Swenson, a Willamette University alum, received the Rodney D. Chipp Award for mentoring women engineers. Learn about his advocacy for women in STEM.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The event will be filled with storytelling and music that honors the diverse members of the community in hopes of spreading understanding and acceptance.
Willamette raised more than $27 million in commitments — the majority of which were in support of scholarships — beating the previous record from 2007.
The alum works to support the governor’s policies on climate, clean energy and natural resources along with housing, health and education.
At parties, reunion dinners and faculty lectures, friendships were formed and connections were reforged across campus, all based on one thing: a shared love of the Willamette University community.
After earning his MBA and teaching abroad, Michael Chen ’18 now works at Meta.
Bearcats from far and wide converged on Salem to reconnect with classmates and friends at Willamette's largest Alumni Reunion Weekend on record.
Grant funds distributed by Willamette MBA Community Grant program lift up local organizations pursuing diversity, inclusion, racial justice and social equity.
Accomplished linguist Elizabeth Guzman Ljubetic ’14 is committed to fostering a more interconnected business world.
Willamette alumna Rositsa Atanasova ’07, guided by the university's motto, has forged a distinguished career advocating for migrants and refugees worldwide.
Conner Mertens ’17, a politics major, credits Willamette for igniting his passion for advocacy. Now, he fights for patients with chronic diseases.
Medical resident Victoria Black Horse ’13 laid her foundation for medical school at Willamette University and continues to mentor Native American students entering the field.
Anna Ayala, a senior chemistry major, embodies the fusion of science, compassion, and advocacy, aspiring to be a doctor and a catalyst for social change.
Bioscientist Travis Stiles ’05 explains how three professors and a fraternity brother inspired his potentially life-saving research.
Take A Break, Willamette’s spring break alternative, immerses Willamette students in social issues, fostering deeper understanding and meaningful action.
The university is named on the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.
Through the program, Maria Hernandez ’15 will explore national histories of discrimination and resistance.