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Willamette Cares About

Climate Change

Willamette University brings together different subjects to fight climate change. We offer hands-on research and a variety of courses to help students learn about sustainability and protecting the environment.

At Willamette University, we tackle climate change from every angle. Recognizing it as the significant challenge of the 21st century, we blend resources from all over campus to help you, our students, understand and address this global issue. Our courses cover a wide range of topics like environmental science, sociology, law, political ecology, art and design, and public health. With hands-on research, community projects, and unique classes like Climate Justice Workshop and Earth's Climate, you'll gain the skills and knowledge to make a real impact. As one of the best universities to study climate change, here you can become a leader in creating a sustainable and resilient future.

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