Thorsett has leveraged his academic experience and expertise to drive innovation and growth at Willamette since becoming its 20th president in 2011.
Willamette continues its streak as the #1 program in Oregon and the #2 program in the Pacific Northwest.
Sustainable timber maintained and harvested by Willamette University students and faculty makes a mark on Portland’s beloved airport.
Willamette’s top data science program received high marks in affordability and its ability to prepare graduates for meaningful careers that lead the future.
Henderson will steward the university’s mission and work closely with faculty, deans, and staff to maintain the institution's high standards of academic excellence while ensuring its continued relevance in higher education.
Key achievements during Thorsett's presidential tenure include a more robust academic portfolio, better institutional resilience, and improved enrollment.
The Willamette MBA was again recognized as a national leader in relevant, experiential management education — the only program in Oregon and one of two in the Pacific Northwest that made Bloomberg’s Best Business School list.
Located two blocks away from its Pacific Northwest College of Art, Willamette’s Graduate & Professional Center will host top-rated programs in management, computing, data science, and more.
The Ecotrust building, renowned for its sustainability-focused design and commitment to community engagement, will now serve as a nexus for Willamette University's Portland-based graduate and professional programs.
PNCA, the Pacific Northwest's leading art and design school, invites the public to join special programming to close out its First Thursdays participation with its final event of the season on May 2.
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.
On their first tour in five years, students will connect with alums, high schoolers, and community members as they travel the Pacific Northwest.
Once again, Willamette University’s Masters in Data Science program was the only program in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest to make the cut.
The list evaluated 500 American colleges and universities on graduation rates, graduate salaries and educational outcomes.
Through new collaborations across the North Park Blocks, PNCA returns as the “front porch” for Portland’s art scene with an expanded First Thursdays.
Willamette raised more than $27 million in commitments — the majority of which were in support of scholarships — beating the previous record from 2007.
The Atkinson Graduate School of Management was the only MBA program in Oregon and one of two in the Pacific Northwest that made Bloomberg’s Best B-School list.
The Health Law Certificate is the sixth certificate to be added by the College of Law and will focus on preparing law students for the evolving legal issues in the health care field.
Punit Renjen MM'87, CEO of Deloitte Global and a Willamette trustee, was honored for his work inspiring others.