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Featured Graduates from the Class of 2026

From student athletes and scientists to aspiring artists and attorneys, these students represent just a few of the incredible members of our Willamette community. Please join us in congratulating the entire Willamette University class of 2026 for their accomplishments!

Willamette College

  • Emma Noffsinger BA’26

    Emma Noffsinger BA’26

    Athletics, research experiences, and faculty mentorship prepared Emma for a high-impact career.

    Read Emma's Story

  • Harrison Beattie BA’26

    Harrison Beattie BA’26

    Mathematics and Philosophy majors helped hone Harrison’s thinking, preparing him to serve as an Officer in the U.S. Marine Corps.

    Read Harrison's Story

  • Joel Garcia-Peña BS’26

    Joel Garcia-Peña BS’26

    At Willamette, Joel learned resilience and adaptability through community involvement.

    Read Joel's Story

Atkinson Graduate School of Management

  • Kehinde Ikuyinminu MBA’26

    Kehinde Ikuyinminu MBA’26

    Kehinde leaves Willamette with renewed confidence and a dream job.

    Read Kehinde's Story

  • Papa Amelemah MBA’26

    Papa Amelemah MBA’26

    With a newfound understanding of leadership, Papa is ready to bridge the gap between business and law.

    Read Papa's Story

Pacific Northwest College of Art

  • Leilani Luu BFA’26

    Leilani Luu BFA’26

    Leilani will become the first student to simultaneously complete majors on Willamette’s Salem and PNCA campuses.

    Read Leilani's Story

  • Malique Pye BFA’26

    Malique Pye BFA’26

    The Photography major has been enriched by the mentorship and community he’s found in Portland.

    Read Malique's Story

School of Computing & Information Sciences

  • Addie Gage BS/MS’26

    Addie Gage BS/MS’26

    A student-athlete pursuing a career in data science, Addie has thrived with the support of her teammates, peers, and faculty.

    Read Addie's Story

  • Tiffany Truong BS/MS'26

    Tiffany Truong BS/MS'26

    Tiffany combines public health and data science degrees to turn data into community solutions.

    Read Tiffany's Story

School of Law

  • Izze Hanel JD’26

    Izze Hanel JD’26

    Willamette's connections and a campus steps away from the Oregon Supreme Court empowered Izze’s career aspirations.

    Read Izze's Story

Willamette University

  • Salem Campus

    Address

    900 State Street 
    Salem Oregon 97301 U.S.A.

    Contact

    503-370-6300

  • PNCA Campus

    Address

    511 NW Broadway
    Portland Oregon 97209 U.S.A.

    Contact

    503-226-4391

  • Graduate and Professional Center

    Address

    721 NW 9th Ave
    Portland Oregon 97209 U.S.A.

    Contact

    503-370-6303