Prepared for Success
Leading by Example
From serving in his fraternity to leading the Associated Students of Willamette University, Andrés Oswill '15 is leaving a lasting impression on campus.
Prepared for Success
Discovering their Voices
What’s it like to host a radio show? Karen McFarlane Holman’s “Community Radio” students try it firsthand — and learn about themselves along the way.
Passion & Purpose
Dedicated to Public Service
After directing the National Export Initiative for President Barack Obama, Courtney Gregoire '01 returned to Seattle to work as a lawyer and a Port of Seattle commissioner.
Prepared for Success
Unmasking a Researcher
Kaeli Swift always knew she wanted to be a scientist. Her mentors helped her take flight as a researcher, and now she passes along what she's learned to Willamette students.
Global Perspective
Making a Difference
Mara Hansen's passion for public health was ignited by a medical anthropology course at Willamette. Today, through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Hansen '06 travels the world to improve health care services for the poor.
Passion & Purpose
Pursuing Innovation
He started five companies in 30 months. He set a record for orchestrating the world's largest snowball fight. Now Neil Bergquist ’09, MBA ’10 is the 2014 Young Entrepreneur of the Year for Washington State.
willamette_uHighlights
Willamette ranked top school by Peace Corps With 11 alumni serving overseas, Willamette snags the No. 10 spot among small schools.
Students awarded PPIA fellowships Juniors Grecia Garcia and Julian Juarez will learn about public policy and international affairs this summer.
Theatre touted as nation's best The OnStage blog calls Willamette's Theatre program "absolutely incredible."
Owl attacks make national news Dave Craig discusses the science behind "Owlcapone's" behavior.
Willamette embraces green initiatives The Green Initiative Fund is promoting social and environmental sustainability on campus.
Featured Events
Myra Albert Wiggins: "A Photographer's Life"
Feb 14 – Apr 26 [Details]
Opera: "Gianni Schicchi"
Mar 12 – 14 [Details]
In the Media
Symposium examines health care law
Statesman Journal (Mar 1)
Museum acquires sculpture
Statesman Journal (Mar 1)
A legislator's take on Salem
Bend Bulletin (Mar 1)
Tymchuk '81 JD'84 elected trust director
The Oregonian (Feb 27)
Theatre accolades highlighted
Statesman Journal (Feb 25)