The PNCA grad received awards for their thesis, Bury My Art At Wounded Knee: Blood and Guts in the Art School Industrial Complex, and a decade later continues to create challenging pieces with a global reach.
The PNCA grad received awards for their thesis, Bury My Art At Wounded Knee: Blood and Guts in the Art School Industrial Complex, and a decade later continues to create challenging pieces with a global reach.
After earning two degrees from Willamette, Greenberg consulted with Career Development to help her find job search success post-pandemic.
Zimmer focuses on coastal wetlands and helping international players address climate change.
An active member of the Growing Oaks Team, Isabella Stone BS’24 has a special place in her heart for preserving the nation’s forests.
A student-athlete, artist, and student taking classes at Willamette’s Portland and Salem campuses, Luu is pursuing a fulfilling — and full — college experience.
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.
A contract with Marion and Polk Counties’ Health Departments brings together students and faculty to address environmental health hazards through civic-engaged learning.
While many in Hollywood are still recovering from pandemic-era closures and setbacks from the summer of strikes, Marchese landed a job promoting big-name films.
Dalton has found opportunities at Willamette to turn his hobby into solid research opportunities.
The students turned research into websites, podcasts, posters, and more to help others reduce screen time and find answers to mental health challenges.
Hidden across the Salem campus, you might stumble upon kale, corn, green beans and more. The student-grown fruits and vegetables nourish the campus and help feed the Salem community.
On their first tour in five years, students will connect with alums, high schoolers, and community members as they travel the Pacific Northwest.
Multidisciplinary task force to create a new micro-credential program.
“This town takes its sweet tooth seriously,” writes the publication, and PNCA students helped reflect Portland’s sweet side in the layout and illustrations for the magazine.
Chemistry students spend their summers learning how to conduct innovative research while developing impressive research presentation skills.
Assistant Professor of Data Science Kristen Gore discusses gender inequities in technology fields and what can be done to address them.
R. Stranger’s multi-disciplinary, hyper-collaborative work showcases various mediums and has flourished in PNCA’s low-residency creative writing program.
Once again, Willamette University’s Masters in Data Science program was the only program in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest to make the cut.
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.
With the confidence he gained from his Willamette MBA for Professionals experience, Hopkins leads a team in Amsterdam focused on building software solutions for IKEA stores.
An interdisciplinary summer research project gave Shouvik Ahmed Antu BS’26 the chance to work with faculty to explore how ChatGPT can empower innovative research and learning.
The artist and curator focuses on public engagement in all of his work, which visitors had a chance to experience in two graduate student exhibits.
Discover the success story of Willamette University's Women's Triathlon program, the first NCAA Varsity program of its kind in the Pacific Northwest.
Manley’s experience in Willamette’s MBA for Professionals program gave her the confidence and leadership skills to steward the legacy of Michael Jordan at Nike.
Why are adults being left out of the computing revolution? Assistant Professor of Computer Science Fred Agbo is trying to find out.
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.
Students found creative freedom and professional experience during another year of the partnership with Argyle Winery.
Learn about Michael Diamond and how he credits an open mind and interdisciplinary education to contribute to the design of Google's next self driving car.
The Nike leader strives to make the company zero waste and sustainable, taking corporate responsibility to the next level.
Associate Dean for Health and Well-being Don Thomson gives guidance for students heading home for winter break.
The associate professor at MIT, whose work has implications for climate and sustainability, energy, health, medicine, technology, and other fields, started with a degree in Biochemistry from Willamette.
The Indigenous Oglála Lakȟóta artist from Oakland is passionate about exploring sustainability, traditional ceremonies, and ancestral remembrance in her community-based art.
The first graduate of Willamette and Oregon State University's joint 3-2 Forestry program is investigating questions that climate scientists grapple with as they attempt to rehabilitate affected forests.
With several faculty members leading the conference and a first-place student win, the School of Computing & Information Sciences dazzled peers.
Maciel uses his degree in his work designing for a custom fabrication company, while his art examines how to elevate shared personal spaces.
With the rich experiences and the multidisciplinary toolkit he gained as a dual-degree Willamette graduate, Fuentes is thriving in the high-caliber world of consulting at Deloitte.
New report illustrates Willamette University’s economic impact on the state of Oregon.
Professor of Human Resources Ashley Nixon explains how technology and stress intersect in the workplace and what we can do about it.
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.
Second-year MFA candidate Sanaz Masoumi was featured at Portland Fashion Week and got an outstanding response from the audience.
The world-premiere musical, born out of a partnership among three Willamette alumni, challenges audiences to be fearless in the name of connection.
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.
Galvan made the most of his education and landed a job with the Portland Trail Blazers.
Carlos Luevanos BA’18 finds his passion making Zendesk’s newest tools and products safe and secure.
The list evaluated 500 American colleges and universities on graduation rates, graduate salaries and educational outcomes.
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.
First introduced to global public health and African Studies as a Willamette student, Hayley Freedman BA’09 continues a lifelong passion for service in her career.
Real-world experience, faculty mentors, and rich alumni connections helped José Alvarado start his own software agency and led to success in software engineering.
The MBA graduate and Fulbright fellow looks forward to focusing on her two passions: corporate finance and entrepreneurship.
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.
Professor David Gutterman, Associate Professor Wendy Petersen-Boring and Mira Karthik BA’24 joined the popular radio program for a conversation about difficult conversations.
The PNCA alum is quickly attaining considerable status after having a number of shows, where audiences discover her passion for challenging notions of femininity.
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.
Saniya Lakka took advantage of her courses, an internship, and student work opportunities to become a machine learning engineer at Nike.
In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month (also known as Latinx/e Heritage Month), Willamette University asked Nairobi Aguilar JD'24, president of the Latinx Law Student Association, about why the month is meaningful.
At its five colleges from Portland to Salem, Willamette University kicked off the new academic year with celebration and community.
Willamette's Gifted Scholars program allowed Jeremy Coste BA'17 to get a head-start on college at a remarkable pace — leading him to a job as director at Bank of America at the age of 24.
With a Willamette MBA in hand, Mercier makes history as the first female CEO of Spirit Mountain Casino.
An expert on digital art and culture, Skyers spoke at the TED2023 conference about artists innovating with digital technology.
Ariel Todoki’s BA’18 studies at the intersection of music and computer science gave her an advantage as she launched into a career in cybersecurity.
The alum works to support the governor’s policies on climate, clean energy and natural resources along with housing, health and education.
The 3+2 MBA grad utilizes the life skills he learned in the business school to solve clients’ problems and give them peace of mind.
Introducing Willamette's new computing and information sciences faculty: talented app developers, turtle enthusiasts and passionate educators.
Willamette University and PNCA merge to deepen collaboration and efficiency. PNCA will maintain its independence, faculty, and the Portland campus.
Chemistry department helps Divine Distillers increase hand sanitizer production by donating and prepping materials. The Print Center and graphic designers provided labels.
Lynne Saxton ’76 assumed Board of Trustees role June 1.
Over 400 Willamette students graduated, representing CLA, AGSM and the College of Law. The ceremony featured inspiring speakers and honored emeriti faculty.
Tim Cobb to lead University Communications beginning July 1.
At Willamette's commencement, honorary degrees will be awarded to Punit Renjen and Dame Susan Jocelyn Bell Burnell. Jonathan Mayes will speak to graduates.
Willamette students present summer research at the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science conference.
Willamette life trustee and supporter helped shape and support the university for nearly 50 years.
Next week, Today@Willamette will arrive daily with things to know and things to do. The weekly bulletin moves to Wednesday. The new events calendar is live now.
Listed as well among the nation’s environmentally friendly and sustainable colleges, Willamette is also ranked as a “Best Western College” and a “College that Pays You Back.”
Willamette students, employees and staff may specify a name other than their legal one for use within the university’s information systems.
Willamette University's 2018 commencement ceremonies: Graduates embrace the future as key speakers share wisdom on openness, perseverance, and community.
The total solar eclipse, relighting of the Star Trees and colorful campus received the most love on the university’s account.
Resources and information about how new legislation could impact Willamette and other colleges and universities.
Learn about the transition from Willamette University's website gateway pages to the WU Portal, providing customized access to tools and applications.
Willamette pub talks kick off Nov. 1 at Half Penny
Members of the university community must change their Willamette network passwords by Oct. 17.
Journalists join Willamette for the “Phenomenon on the lawn.”
Read about Willamette University's celebration of the total solar eclipse, drawing crowds to the North Lawn and Quad for a memorable viewing experience.
Working as a receptionist at a veterinary hospital in Portland, Nani Apo JD’13 heard all kinds of complaints.
"Had I not gone to Willamette MBA, this company would not exist.”
One of the signature programs at Willamette University MBA celebrates milestone.
Willamette MBA alumni lend business expertise to reinvigorate a Kosovo high school.
Did Bearcats love dogs, ducks, goats or owls the most?
Prizes awarded to Bearcats sporting Willamette attire on Fridays.
Russ Yost and Jeremy Bogan will take on expanded roles after Oct. 7.
Punit Renjen MM'87, CEO of Deloitte Global and a Willamette trustee, was honored for his work inspiring others.
The university earns high rankings for sustainability, impact and value.
The site is designed for mobile optimization and includes new multimedia tools for storytelling.
Discover Willamette's compelling story through its Institutional Marketing Plan, shaping authentic narratives for current and future community members.