
Our Community Matters
Our motto is "Not unto ourselves alone are we born."
“Gen Z understands that we need to be more ambitious than just taking individual action like composting. They understand that we’re on a deadline.”
Janet Lorenzen
Associate Professor of Sociology

The Growing Oaks Project
As a student, you have opportunities to make a difference.

The forest at WU at Zena: use our 305-acre property for academic courses, research projects, club activities, and recreation.
Student Projects and Grants
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Climate Change-Related Degree Programs
At Willamette, we equip you with the knowledge, skills, and practical experiences to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges, like climate change, head-on. Our comprehensive programs infuse activism and sustainability throughout the curriculum, preparing graduates to be constructive problem-solvers and climate leaders.