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.
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.
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.
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’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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Portland airport’s remodel rooted in Willamette’s forest
01.23.2025 | Sophie CipollaSustainable timber maintained and harvested by Willamette University students and faculty makes a mark on Portland’s beloved airport.
Bethany Abbate BA’21 leads the AI safety debate on Capitol Hill
01.23.2025 | Melanie MoyerWith a passion for safeguarding artificial intelligence and strong communication skills, Abbate presents and advocates on the national stage.
Fortune Magazine names Willamette #1 Master’s in Data Science in Pacific Northwest
01.23.2025 | University CommunicationsWillamette’s top data science program received high marks in affordability and its ability to prepare graduates for meaningful careers that lead the future.
Michael Gay MBA’23 leverages a Willamette MBA to tackle Oregon’s mental health crisis
01.23.2025 | Paul McKeanWith the entrepreneurial skills he gained at Willamette, Gay is making a tangible long-term impact on the complex challenge of mental health.
A genuine desire to help others leads student to law school
01.23.2025 | Jessica RotterFaith O’Malley JD’24 didn’t think she had a “lawyer personality” but now she is finding her own niche in helping others.
Global brands and organizations embrace Subin Yang’s BFA’13 mission-driven art
01.23.2025 | Sophie CipollaYang 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.
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