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Aug 29, 2024 • Paul McKean

Willamette University unveils new Graduate & Professional Center in the heart of Portland

Willamette’s Graduate & Professional Center hosts top-rated programs in management, computing, data science, and more.

Students in class at the Graduate & Professional Center.
School of Computing and Information Sciences

Fortune Magazine names Willamette #1 Master’s in Data Science in Pacific Northwest

January 23, 2025

Willamette’s top data science program received high marks in affordability and its ability to prepare graduates for meaningful careers that lead the future.

Illustrations by Subin Yang for Chobani
Pacific Northwest College of Art

Global brands and organizations embrace Subin Yang’s BFA’13 mission-driven art

January 23, 2025

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.

Abbate testifies at a hearing on Capitol Hill
The College

Bethany Abbate BA’21 leads the AI safety debate on Capitol Hill

January 23, 2025

With a passion for safeguarding artificial intelligence and strong communication skills, Abbate presents and advocates on the national stage.

Faith O'Malley
Law

A genuine desire to help others leads student to law school

January 23, 2025

Faith O’Malley JD’24 didn’t think she had a “lawyer personality” but now she is finding her own niche in helping others.

Jennifer Jacobs Henderson
University News

Willamette University names Jennifer Jacobs Henderson as new provost

January 16, 2025

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.

President Steve Thorsett
University News

Willamette University affirms President Thorsett's transformative leadership with contract extension

January 14, 2025

Key achievements during Thorsett's presidential tenure include a more robust academic portfolio, better institutional resilience, and improved enrollment.

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