Genna Walsh JD’24 publishes two ABA articles on psilocybin
01.16.2025 | Jessica RotterGenna Walsh JD’24 shares her passion for wellness and educating others on psilocybin.
Willamette University names Jennifer Jacobs Henderson as new provost
01.16.2025 | University CommunicationsHenderson 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.
Willamette University affirms President Thorsett's transformative leadership with contract extension
01.14.2025 | University CommunicationsKey achievements during Thorsett's presidential tenure include a more robust academic portfolio, better institutional resilience, and improved enrollment.
Tobias Read BA’97 builds on a lifetime of service as Oregon’s Secretary of State
01.14.2025 | Paul McKeanRead prepares to invest in Oregon’s future using the problem-solving approach to politics and government he first honed at Willamette University.
Mentoring students and faculty as a Fulbright Scholar Alumni Ambassador
01.03.2025 | Linda LenhoffThe encouragement that PNCA Senior Associate Dean Kate Copeland received from her own two Fulbright Scholar Grants has inspired her to mentor Willamette students and scholars across the nation.
PNCA’s Kristin Bradshaw receives Fulbright Scholar Grant in Belgium
01.03.2025 | Linda LenhoffBradshaw will create a body of work related to research in Belgium that will inform her interdisciplinary teaching across PNCA’s curriculum.
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.
PNCA alums team up to capture the natural beauty of Montana in mural project
01.02.2025 | Linda LenhoffTessa Heck MFA’16 brought in fellow alum Shelby Baldridge MFA’20 to assist on the murals for an adventure and outdoor lodging company.
Razel Mari Sta. Rita MFA’24 finds freedom to create global connections at PNCA
01.02.2025 | Sophie CipollaThe Fulbright Scholar reflects on the ways PNCA has expanded his perspective and global network as an artist.
Elizabeth Larson BS/BA’21 connects art and chemistry through life-size play structures
01.02.2025 | Melanie MoyerAfter discovering a passion for chemistry and art at Willamette, Larson forged a path in interdisciplinary science education.
50 years in the conflicts vineyard: SYMposium in honor of Professor and Dean Emeritus Symeonides
12.19.2024 | Sarah Bello25 years at Willamette Law and a lifetime of dedication to the legal community.
Professors reflect on retiring after decades at Willamette Law
11.26.2024 | Sarah BelloProfessors Susan Smith and Yvonne Tamayo reflect on their years of service to Willamette Law.
Bridging fine arts and philanthropy
11.14.2024 | Melanie MoyerWhen Gretchen Kent BFA'93 realized she might not become a gallery artist, she didn't abandon her creative roots — she reimagined them, striking a balance between her foundation management work and her ongoing creative practice.
Scholars, activists, and artists explore the intersections of identity and geography
11.14.2024 | Melanie MoyerOver the course of three days, PNCA opened its doors for the Trans* Geographies symposium.
Data science alums promote sustainability and energy efficiency at Evergreen Economics
11.14.2024 | Linda LenhoffWith the help of career services and the power of the Willamette alumni network, Master’s in Data Science graduates are using their data science skills at a nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in evaluating energy efficiency programs.
Celebrating the resilience and community of first-generation students
11.14.2024 | University CommunicationsIn honor of First-Generation College Student Celebration Day, Director of Intercultural & Inclusion Juliane Corpus discusses some of the ways that her office helps support and uplift first-generation students at Willamette.
Willamette alum takes on national role to increase inclusivity in college sports
11.14.2024 | Sophie CipollaJosh Perez BS'23 MBA'24 is using his skills to create change at the NCAA and impact the future of college sports for all.
Uncovering history as an architectural historian
11.14.2024 | Sophie CipollaClassical Studies major Kirsten Straus BA’13 uncovers, interprets, and preserves the hidden histories of the city of Salem and the state of Oregon.
Professor Robin Maril pushes for democracy
11.05.2024 | Sarah BelloWillamette Law professor teaches Constitutional Law while also serving as an advocate and activist.
Award-winning animator challenges her students to take risks and embrace discomfort
10.30.2024 | Sophie CipollaChristiane Cegavske seeks to share the delights and discoveries that happen during the painstaking process of stop-motion filmmaking.
Data policy expert shows students why what we measure matters
10.24.2024 | Paul McKeanIn a guest lecture and workshop, data policy expert and advocate Meghan Maury gave students a crash course on data policy and the role of data in civil rights advocacy.
A champion for election reform works to be part of the solution
10.24.2024 | Melanie MoyerBeth Hladick BA’16 uses the lessons she learned at Willamette to understand the root causes of political polarization and find effective solutions for improving elections.
New seminar takes a deep dive into presidential election law
10.24.2024 | University CommunicationsConstitutional Law professor Norman Williams is one of only a few scholars nationwide whose research and teaching focuses on the presidential nomination process and its rules.
The art of resistance: editorial cartoons and political posters inspire change and action
10.24.2024 | Sophie CipollaPNCA faculty member Nina Martinez teaches a course that blends art with activism as a tool for social change.
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