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Symeonides drafts international model law on internet conflicts of laws
Professor Symeon C. Symeonides has added one more success to his record of law reform, which includes drafting legislation for three states and the European Union and participating in the drafting of two international conventions.
Category:U.S.-Mexico border work was ‘most meaningful yet difficult’ experience in law school
Alison Ecker JD’20, who is pursuing a career in immigration law, joined Professor of Law Warren Binford at the border to help protect children’s rights. She shares her story.
Category:Living Willamette’s motto, law professor protects children’s rights
Warren Binford continues to shine light on children’s treatment at U.S. border facilities.
Category:Fiske guide features Willamette as a top college
Popular guide features Willamette among 300 of the “best and most interesting” colleges.
Category:Student athlete works to prevent gang violence
Olivia Scott ’20 reflects upon interning with a program founded by a reformed gang member in South Africa.
Category:Willamette rolls out newly designed MBA for Professionals
To maximize value for students and employers, Willamette MBA is excited to introduce newly designed curriculum for MBA for Professionals this fall.
Category:Hawai’i Club presents 30th Lū’au
Student-run evening of entertainment celebrated the rich history of Polynesian music.
Category:A Glimpse into Shanghai
Jackson Boyd MBA’20 reflects on the second half of his trip in China.
Category:On the train to Shanghai
Jackson Boyd MBA’20 reflects on the first half of his trip in China while on the train to Shanghai.
Category:Chasing down a childhood dream
The pre-vet studies of Sarah Pope ’13 took her from Willamette to a biodiversity hotspot in South Africa.
Category:Willamette ranks No. 9 in US for Peace Corps volunteers
University has been ranked among the top small colleges 15 of the last 17 years.
Category:Bearcats team up for third annual Global Day of Service
Willamette community unites to live out the university motto through service projects across the country and overseas.
Category:Join #teamwillamette for the Global Day of Service
Bearcats worldwide team up for our third Global Day of Service.
Category:Bearcats welcome ASP class of 2019
Warm greetings and a flurry of activity ushered in the 30th anniversary of the American Studies Program.
Category:Be the change — the GOOD food and drink guide
Owen Carver ’03 advocates for sustainable practices and social equity in the coffee industry.
Category:Not unto ourselves alone with Jon Steiner ’63
Retired teacher Jon Steiner ’63 uses the international perspective he gained at Willamette to make a difference in the lives of students abroad.
Category:Willamette celebrates 30th class of American Studies Program
The students who made a positive impact on the university and Salem communities returned to Japan and other home countries.
Category:Willamette MBA to host special event on blockchain technology
Open to the entire WU community, the evening’s program will include a networking and social hour, an informational presentation and a panel discussion featuring AGSM and WU professors.
Category:TIUA’s Gundersen to retire in December
For more than 30 years, Gunnar Gundersen, executive vice president of Tokyo International University America, has been instrumental in building the American Studies Program and developing the lasting integration between Willamette and TIUA.
Category:Spanish major travels half the world
Phoebe Keever ’07 broadens her perspective and helps others during service trips.
Category:Take A Break combines volunteering, leadership and learning
Student-led groups travel to Seattle, Boise, San Francisco and Fresno for spring break.
Category:Hawai’i Club presents 29th Lū’au
The event shared Polynesian music, food and traditions with the Willamette community.
Category:Willamette ranked in top 10 for Peace Corps volunteers
The only Oregon school in the top 10 colleges with fewer than 5,000 undergraduates, Willamette has 13 Bearcats serving around the world.
Category:ASP arrival day is Monday, Feb. 5 — Get involved!
Welcome the buses, join the class at dinner — here's how to help welcome the new ASP class!
Category:Alumnus exposes devastating slaughter of elephants
John Poulsen ’94 publishes research that leads to crackdown on poachers.
Category:Farewell to the 29th class of the American Studies Program
Students celebrate their many accomplishments before heading back to Japan.
Category:Alumna uncovers rich history in Scotland
Michelle Atherton’s Willamette experience led her to a unique conservation project abroad.
Category:Masha Gessen asks, ‘Is democracy in danger?’
The fall 2017 Atkinson Lecture speaker finds autocratic parallels between recent political developments in Russia and America.
Category:Willamette community unites to support people impacted by natural disasters
Families of some students, faculty grapple with aftermath.
Category:Exploring social justice through art
Three exhibitions and a panel discussion aim to start a dialogue about critical issues.
Category:Willamette welcomes incoming students
Undergraduate, graduate students represent dozens of states and several foreign countries.
Category:Certificate in Dispute Resolution beneficial for all law students, alumnae say
Working as a receptionist at a veterinary hospital in Portland, Nani Apo JD’13 heard all kinds of complaints.
Category:From studio art major to sports entrepreneur
"Had I not gone to Willamette MBA, this company would not exist.”
Category:Keeping PACE with Larry Ettner
One of the signature programs at Willamette University MBA celebrates milestone.
Category:American Studies Program students join the community
Last week, Willamette University welcomed 119 ASP students to campus.
Category:Winter trip to Japan reaffirms 50-year TIU partnership
Willamette University contingent visited Tokyo in January
Category:A Kosovo connection
Willamette MBA alumni lend business expertise to reinvigorate a Kosovo high school.
Category:ASP class of 2017 arrives on campus next week
Campus community encouraged to make the new Bearcats feel at home.
Category:Memories, friendships celebrated at ASP closing ceremony
The American Studies Program provided a warm send-off for the class of 2016.
Category:Ursin elected to global professional association's board
Willamette MBA’s Beth Ursin will serve on the MBA Career Services and Employer Alliance’s board.
Category:Students reflect on this year’s Dempsey Environmental Lecture Series
Students share their take on this Vandana Shiva, this year’s Dempsey Environmental lecturer.
Category:From refugee to attorney
Sonny Nguyen LLM’16 hopes to use his knowledge of the law, and incredible personal experiences, to advocate for human rights.
Category:Dempsey Lecture features scholar Vandana Shiva
Free tickets now available for the March 17 event.
Category:Willamette ranked top producer of Fulbright Scholars
Two Willamette faculty members became scholars in 2015-16.
Category:Bianca Murillo wins Graves Award in the Humanities
Through the award, the history professor will travel to Morocco, Algeria and Egypt.
Category:New TIUA class arrives today
The 28th annual class of the American Studies Program (ASP) welcomes 98 new students.
Category:Robert Edsel shares the heroism of World War II treasure rescuers
The best-selling author and producer spoke as part of Willamette’s Atkinson Lecture Series on Oct. 15.
Category:James Cuno '73 discusses ISIS and cultural destruction
On Nov. 5, the Getty CEO addresses the threat posed by ISIS.
Category:Kaneko Day Camp a summer tradition
Local youth experience culture and creativity in a unique way.
Category:Professor shares lessons from visiting Saudi Arabia
Professor Holman encountered many firsts while teaching girls in Saudi Arabia.
Category:Student, alumnus earn Fulbright scholarships
Tejeswara Reddy ’12 and Elisa Ahern ’15 are both teaching English in Europe later this year.
Category:Tomodachi Program promotes friendship across cultures
Tomodachi participants share American culture with ASP students — and find they learn just as much from the experience.
Category:Student earns first Luce Scholarship
Christian Oldham ’14, MBA ’15 will spend a year in Japan studying ikebana.
Category:Willamette ranked No. 10 for number of alumni serving in Peace Corps
With 11 alumni serving overseas, Willamette snags the No. 10 spot among small schools.
Category:Amadou Fofana wins Mellon Fellowship at Duke University
Amadou Fofana has been awarded a Humanities Writ Large fellowship at Duke University.
Category:New TIUA class arrives from Japan
This week, Tokyo International University of America (TIUA) welcomed 132 new students to Salem.
Category:Grant supports student archaeology research at the Ness of Brodgar
M. H. Wiener Foundation helps students unearth new finds in Scotland.
Category:Alumnus, visiting English professor nominated for Oregon Book Awards
An alumnus and visiting English professor were both nominated for their plays.
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