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Well-being, health and safety on campus
Willamette’s Director of Campus Safety Ross Stout says the university is a pretty safe place — and takes a number of steps to keep it that way.
Category:Should I attend admitted student day?
After you’ve been accepted to a university, it’s easy to think your college search is over.
Category:Tips for new college students: Mental health
Fantastic opportunities and experiences await you during your first year at college. But all of that transition — new relationships, different academic expectations, roommates — can be stressful in ways you didn’t expect.
Category:3 of the best college essays
Rock collecting, volunteer work, origami — college essays on each of these topics caught the attention of Willamette admission officers this year.
Category:Student-run EMS offers great career preparation
Willamette Emergency Medical Service is one of two services of its kind registered in state.
Category:Myths about college admissions
Misconceptions about the college admissions process abound. Sue Corner, Willamette’s senior associate director of admission, debunks 10 of the most popular ones.
Category:Biology lab guides alum beyond graduation
In his first week as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Texas, Alfredo Zuniga ’12 relied on old notes from his Willamette biology class to teach students.
Category:What is public health?
Public health encompasses a vast number of fields — it’s the policies, prevention and access to care that impact daily life in communities around the world.
Category:Best places to eat in Salem
Whether we’re studying, meeting friends or simply heading to our weekly lunch spot, the Willamette community likes to frequent these spots.
Category:What should you study in college? The answer may surprise you.
Be curious, adapt and collaborate — our future depends on it.
Category:Willamette Law clinic students submit report to United Nations Human Rights Council
Report details children’s rights violations at U.S.-run facilities.
Category:Best questions to ask at your college visit
Google all you want, but visiting a college is the best way to find out if it’s truly right for you.
Category:How to prepare for college theatre auditions
Many colleges and universities, including Willamette, offer scholarships for serious theatre students.
Category:How to apply for financial aid
Financial aid is the best way to lower the sticker price of a college, and a few small steps can make the process more manageable.
Category:How to make extracurriculars stand out on a college app
Do you volunteer at the local food shelter, play soccer or practice an instrument? Or do you take care of relatives and hold a part time job
Category:Get involved in clubs at Willamette
With 91 registered student organizations available this year, it’s harder to find something you’re not interested in.
Category:Willamette welcomes new opera chair
New chair is expert at building new art institutions, presenting concert music with contemporary twist.
Category:Capturing the ultimate race at sea
Supported by a colloquium grant, student documents his race from Washington to Alaska.
Category:Willamette faculty, staff foster strong relationships with students
Making students feel supported and welcomed is a priority.
Category:Steps to choosing the right college
You’ve done the research, figured out the pros and cons and maybe even created a spreadsheet, but you still can’t narrow down your list.
Category:U.S. News names Willamette among top colleges
U.S. News and World Report listed Willamette University in the top tier of liberal arts colleges nationally, ranking the university 68th among the best liberal arts colleges and as a “Best Value School” in the magazine’s 2020 rankings.
Category:Father’s ALS diagnosis inspires student’s advocacy
Leah Olson ’20 interns with ALS Association, lobbies at D.C. and in Salem.
Category:The most important things I learned my first year of college
When I stepped onto campus four years ago, I had no idea how much college would change my life.
Category:How to write the best college essay
Writing the college essay is the most stressful — and arguably, the most important — part of the application process.
Category:Collaborative research catalyzes career
Undergraduate research experiences catalyzed the career of Alex Compton ’06, virologist and lead investigator at the National Cancer Institute.
Category:Willamette ranks among the best universities for student and staff interaction
Student satisfaction places university at No. 8 nationwide.
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:History major helped Netflix launch streaming
Liberal arts foundation served Greg Orzell ’05 well as he rose up the tech industry’s ranks.
Category:Keeping the Bearcats on their toes
The groundbreaking research of Monya Maleki ’19 brings the benefits of ballet to the football arena.
Category:Tipping the scales of justice
Caylee Campbell JD’19 has been an advocate for positive change at home and abroad.
Category:From the Bearcats to the Blazers and Celtics
On-campus opportunities opened doors to an NBA communications career for Brandon Chinn ’14.
Category:Representing diversity and fighting for more equitable resources in schools
First-year student is among youngest candidates ever to run for Salem-Keizer School Board.
Category:Charting a course to Intel
CorDarryl Hall MBA’19 braved stormy seas en route to a promising career as a data analyst.
Category:Willamette featured in ‘Fiske Guide to Colleges 2019’
Best-selling guide features some 300 of the “best and most interesting” colleges.
Category:Willamette University expands access for students with high school college credit
Credits earned from concurrent courses may transfer under the new guidelines.
Category:Willamette statement on admission evaluation in wake of Florida tragedy
Willamette will not consider in its admission decisions disciplinary action against high school or transfer students who engage in actions related to responsible citizenship and civic engagement.
Category:Willamette community unites to support people impacted by natural disasters
Families of some students, faculty grapple with aftermath.
Category:Sustainability shines at ZenaFest
Willamette community receives a closer glimpse of student, faculty work at forest property.
Category:A summer of science turns students on to research
During this Willamette program, students make breakthroughs while working side-by-side with professors.
Category:Willamette lauded in latest ‘Fiske Guide to Colleges’
Willamette lauded in latest “Fiske Guide to Colleges”
Category:Three English professors named finalists for Oregon Book Awards
Deulen, Nadelson and Stolowitz are in the running for 2017 honors.
Category:Willamette’s top 10 animal photos on Instagram in 2016
Did Bearcats love dogs, ducks, goats or owls the most?
Category:Willamette’s annual Lū’au connected culture, community
The student-run production showcased history and tradition through music, dance, stories, song and food.
Category:New residential options help students live and learn
First-year students will be able to choose a new residential option that taps into and supports their interests in sustainability, health and wellness, and global living.
Category:Willamette's Academic Council unanimously endorses test-optional admissions
The change reflects a nationwide trend to a more holistic review of applicants, especially from underrepresented groups.
Category:Alumna, professor help Anya Rogala ’16 find her way
Through the help of her mentor, Anya Rogala ’16 transforms two internships into a chosen career.
Category:The Myriad Lives of a Maker
The more you talk with Will Nickerson ’16, the more you wonder, “What doesn’t he do?”
Category:Navigating the Corporate World
Campus leadership positions prepared Zhang for work at several major companies.
Category:Sigma Chi honors Jim Booth '64 with award
The award is the highest honor Sigma Chi can bestow upon its members.
Category:Willamette greets new graduate students
Nearly 200 first-year students enrolled at Atkinson, College of Law
Category:Learn more about Willamette's new tenure-track faculty members
Eight new faculty members share insights on their lives.
Category:Willamette community unites to reclaim a world record in Red Light/Green Light
The Guinness Book of World Records will certify the results this winter.
Category:Willamette celebrates Class of 2019 during annual convocation ceremony on Aug. 21
Psychology professor and author Dacher Keltner offers students advice on achieving happiness.
Category:Opening Days showcases Willamette's community to new students
From swimming to volleyball, the Class of 2019 explored Willamette’s offerings.
Category:More Willamette students are going Greek
Thirty-four percent of students took part in Greek life as of last spring.
Category:Career Services earns national recognition for its student programs
Willamette earns three top awards, two finalist recognitions in five years
Category:Princeton Review names Willamette a top college
The university earns high rankings for sustainability, impact and value.
Category:Green Initiative Fund awards sustainability grants to students, staff
The awards will improve facilities, reduce waste and promote sustainability.
Category:Willamette earns national recognition for community service efforts
The university is named on the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.
Category:Professor Abigail Susik selected to attend national art history seminar
The event is aimed to strengthen the teaching of art history to undergrads.
Category:Willamette’s institutional advertisement lands at PDX
The airport ad is a ‘first’ in a set of collaborative marketing efforts.
Category:Willamette Singers achieve global recognition through DownBeat award
The jazz group gains global recognition for second straight year.
Category:Willamette community explores its capitol connections at April 2 event
At the Oregon State Capitol, students and staff networked with alumni working in government.
Category:Valerie Cleary hired as Willamette's new director of athletics
Valerie Cleary starts her post in late April.
Category:Greenfield merged financial, social values at Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream
Atkinson Lecture featured Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream.
Category:Theatre touted as nation's best by OnStage
The OnStage blog calls Willamette's Theatre program "absolutely incredible."
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:Two students earn fellowships to study public policy this summer
Juniors Grecia Garcia and Julian Juarez will learn about public policy and international affairs this summer.
Category:Students find their voices through community radio
What’s it like to host a radio show? Chemistry professor Karen McFarlane Holman’s “Community Radio” students try it firsthand — and learn about themselves along the way.
Category:Amadou Fofana wins Mellon Fellowship at Duke University
Amadou Fofana has been awarded a Humanities Writ Large fellowship at Duke University.
Category:Grant supports student archaeology research at the Ness of Brodgar
M. H. Wiener Foundation helps students unearth new finds in Scotland.
Category:Former Oregon Governor believes the fight for equality must continue
Former Oregon Gov. Barbara Roberts shares her personal story as part of a MLK celebration.
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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