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Passion for protecting children leads Willamette Law student overseas
Byrin Romney JD'20 pursued an externship at the British Board of Film Classification to research technology and legislation to protect children from online pornography.
Category:Student draws strength from WU community to overcome personal loss
During a time of pain and healing, Katie Lee’s professors and classmates inspired her to make the most of her life.
Category:Willamette College of Law offers new class on pandemic
‘Legal implications of COVID-19 Pandemic’ starts this fall.
Category:Willamette computers lend power to COVID-19 fight
Willamette University faculty joined the fight against COVID-19 — and so have campus computers.
Category:Student Scholarship Recognition Day continues tradition online
The innovative spirit of Willamette University students shone a bit more than usual last week.
Category:‘Disease detective’ alumna works at the front lines of COVID-19
Research by Lisa Oakley ’04 and her team prompted social distance, face-covering measures.
Category:Students join city of Salem to work on historic project
A question related to Salem’s biggest historical figure united Willamette students with the city to find the answer.
Category:Willamette chemists help distillery boost sanitizer production
Chemistry department helps Divine Distillers increase hand sanitizer production by donating and prepping materials. The Print Center and graphic designers provided labels.
Category:Willamette College of Law professor cited in recent Supreme Court case
Steven K. Green’s research generates significant media buzz as the nation’s highest court hears arguments in the case of Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue.
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:Stephens-Davidowitz highlights the power of big data
Bestselling author and data scientists Seth Stephens-Davidowitz shares his digital truth serum.
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:Fiske guide features Willamette as a top college
Popular guide features Willamette among 300 of the “best and most interesting” colleges.
Category:City honors Willamette student researchers
Geoarchaeology class unearths clues about the history of an old millrace in downtown Salem.
Category:Keeping the Bearcats on their toes
The groundbreaking research of Monya Maleki ’19 brings the benefits of ballet to the football arena.
Category:Promoting a healthy future
Aspiring physician Anna Ayala ’19 wants to make an impact at the individual and policy levels.
Category:Undergraduates share their research achievements
Student Scholarship Recognition Day highlights Willamette students’ intellectual, creative and academic pursuits.
Category:Willamette politics major lands Stanford data fellowship
Paige Morrisey ’19 will interview families, collect data for groundbreaking study.
Category:The future of the digital economy
Alumni and faculty discuss the technology behind cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and how digital economies may be quietly revolutionizing the business world.
Category:Willamette University adds majors in data science, public health
The new degree programs will launch in the fall.
Category:Students learn cybersecurity skills for competition and careers
Club teaches techniques to crack passwords, hack Wi-Fi networks to improve security.
Category:Students build real-world skills in work with senior citizens
Exercise science class explores the physical changes that accompany aging.
Category:Faculty-student collaborative research gains national visibility
Study of halogenated estrogens leads to publication, audio story on NPR.
Category:Willamette MBA alumni pave the way for the future of blockchain technology
Willamette students and alumni from all three schools came together to learn more about blockchain technology and cryptocurrency from our own distinguished alumni Neil Bergquist '09, MBA '10 and Nathan Love '05, MBA '06.
Category:Students find ‘all races, all research fields’ represented at science conference
Willamette students present summer research at the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science conference.
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:Creativity flourishes with new arts fellowship
Students gain more access to faculty mentorship, funding and peer learning communities.
Category:Willamette celebrates indigenous people
Lectures, presentations and a film commemorate Indigenous Peoples’ Day in October.
Category:New Willamette ‘hotel’ provides good ‘bee-search’
Faculty member, students build bee hotel to learn more about the species’ behavior.
Category:Hallie Ford Museum of Art turns 20
Museum celebrates more than 220 exhibitions and standing among the best in the Pacific Northwest.
Category:Students, alumni enjoy music, art and more at ZenaFest
The annual event at Willamette’s rural facility merged creative arts and abundant natural resources.
Category:Landscape concert and art installation highlight ZenaFest
Annual event expands creative possibilities at the rural property.
Category:2018 Faculty Awards announced
The university celebrated seven outstanding faculty members at Opening Convocation.
Category:Willamette featured in ‘Fiske Guide to Colleges 2019’
Best-selling guide features some 300 of the “best and most interesting” colleges.
Category:Professor Chuck Williamson appointed to Taul Watanabe Chair in the Sciences
The chemistry professor aims to increase science research opportunities for Willamette undergraduates.
Category:Questions of Truth
Willamette faculty and staff discuss how the university prepares students to separate fact from fiction in an information-saturated world.
Category:Not Unto Ourselves Alone with Travis Stiles ’05
Bioscientist Travis Stiles ’05 explains how three professors and a fraternity brother inspired his potentially life-saving research.
Category:First-generation student aims for healthcare career
Sierra Wilson ’18 heads to the National Institutes of Health this fall.
Category:Carson and Colloquium grants, Presidential Scholars announced
The grants fund students’ research across a spectrum of disciplines.
Category:Willamette celebrates Student Scholarship Recognition Day
The 18th annual event highlighted student achievements across disciplines.
Category:Oregon officials, experts to discuss legislative redistricting at April 19 event
Community, public are welcome to join Oregon officials and experts at Willamette.
Category:Colby R. Takeda ’11
In 2015, Colby Takeda became one of the nation’s youngest administrators when he opened The Plaza at Waikiki, an assisted living community in Honolulu.
Category:ExSci seniors present at ACSM conference
The Northwest American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) conference was held in Bend, Oregon.
Category:NSF awards Willamette $646,986 for STEM program
The funding will support underrepresented youth in STEM fields.
Category:Alumnus exposes devastating slaughter of elephants
John Poulsen ’94 publishes research that leads to crackdown on poachers.
Category:HerStory: Notable women throughout Willamette’s history
In its 175th year, the university celebrates the presence and impact of women.
Category:Law professor receives US Alumni TIES grant
Warren Binford receives grant to combat trafficking of child sex abuse images online.
Category:Alumna uncovers rich history in Scotland
Michelle Atherton’s Willamette experience led her to a unique conservation project abroad.
Category:Civic Communication and Media program receives national recognition
Willamette’s CCM major prepares students to make influential, ethical contributions to civic life.
Category:Clean energy, legislation and language
Willamette’s faculty colloquium tackles climate change at the ballot.
Category:Travis Stiles ’05 Named Johnson and Johnson trailblazing scientist
Travis Stiles ’05 president and CEO of Novoron Bioscience moves closer to reversing nerve damage caused by Multiple Sclerosis.
Category:Tynan Gable ’17 recognized for Hatfield Library Research Award
Tynan Gable ’17 was commended by the adjudication committee for the Mark O. Hatfield Library Research Award based on work from an EXSCI 248 class.
Category:Up with the lark for Willamette walks
Willamette students, faculty learn about birds and identify species.
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:Students, faculty find common ground in math and art
Art projects ask viewers to read between the lines.
Category:The search for historical truth: Jason Lee and Willamette commemorations
Grace Pochis ’17 examines the influences that shaped how the history of the university and Jason Lee has been told.
Category:Crafting her own approach
At Willamette, senior Liz Gill found activities that fit who she is and helped define the leader she wants to be.
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Chemistry professor secures $325K National Science Foundation grant
David Griffith and senior research students study estrogen in aquatic environments.
Category:Mark Andreoni ’16 focuses his talents on helping others
By exploring new pursuits, Mark Andreoni ’16 discovers his calling
Category:Students explored meaning of art in “PIECES and PARTS”
Inspired by an art history class, the exhibition relied on student and faculty collaboration.
Category:Law professor is Willamette's first Fulbright Distinguished Chair
Warren Binford hopes to support the advancement of brain science research focused on child pornography.
Category:Combating climate change on the world stage
Jake Kornack '17 shares first-hand experience from the COP21 summit in Paris.
Category:Carson Scholars share research at public forum
A summer program enables students to study scholarly, professional or creative endeavors around the globe.
Category:Maya Kaup '17 stands up to her fears to champion important causes
Maya Kaup ’17 overcomes her aversion to the spotlight to champion important causes.
Category:What's God got to do with it?
Steve Green explores the origin of America's Christian founding narrative.
Category:SCRP helps students, professors make new scientific discoveries
Through the program, students learn skills that will help advance their careers.
Category:Sonato ’15 works to connect Latinos and environmentalism
Martha Sonato ’15 takes a person-to-person approach to engage the Latino community with environmental issues in the Columbia River Gorge.
Category:Christina Johnson '14 earns National Science Foundation fellowship
With the stipend, Christina Johnson '14 is pursuing her doctorate in microbiology.
Category:Students become teachers for SSRD
On Student Scholarship Recognition Day, students lead the discussions as they present their projects.
Category:Student, alumnus earn Fulbright scholarships
Tejeswara Reddy ’12 and Elisa Ahern ’15 are both teaching English in Europe later this year.
Category:Humanity in Action names its first Willamette University fellow
Through the program, Maria Hernandez ’15 will explore national histories of discrimination and resistance.
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:History professor selected for CIC seminar at Yale University in June
Seth Cotlar is participating in a seminar on slave narratives at Yale University in June.
Category:Amadou Fofana wins Mellon Fellowship at Duke University
Amadou Fofana has been awarded a Humanities Writ Large fellowship at Duke University.
Category:Math Department promotes team building through NSF research grant
A National Science Foundation grant is funding undergraduate mathematics research.
Category:Unmasking a researcher
Kaeli Swift ’09 wears a mask as she uncovers the corpse. She knows she’s being watched.
Category:Grant supports student archaeology research at the Ness of Brodgar
M. H. Wiener Foundation helps students unearth new finds in Scotland.
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