Through the Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE) AmeriCorps Program, Willamette students Emily Embleton BA ’23 and Milo Greenberg BA ’24 stepped in to support Oregon’s rural communities.
Evelyn Roehn JD ’26 revitalized the Street Law program at Willamette which helps local high school students understand and navigate the legal system and prepare for college.
Diego Diaz BA ’26 MBA ’27 has taken advantage of Willamette’s proximity to the Oregon State Capitol by advocating for his plan to address affordable housing.
Michael Gay MBA ’23 is using the skills he acquired at Willamette to provide Oregonians with the mental health resources they need.
Regional Leadership
"I ran a global company. It was in 150 countries. I never moved to New York. I never moved to London. I ran it from Portland, Oregon."
Castaway WU – one of Willamette’s largest student-run clubs – collaborates with the City of Salem to promote sustainability and conservation on campus and in the community.
Externships provide law students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while providing legal resources to the Salem community.
Willamette Emergency Medical Services (WEMS) is a student-run, professionally licensed EMS agency that offers medical care to Willamette’s campus community and the surrounding area.
The Willamette MBA Angel Fund program is the first student-run angel investment initiative in the country and allows students to make real-world investing decisions while funding new ventures.
The Oregon State Capitol grew up around Willamette University. Our students and graduates have always had a special connection to Oregon's state government and courts, helping them to prepare for careers as state, regional, national, and even global leaders.
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Students across all academic programs can make a meaningful difference in the local region and community. Here are some of the most popular programs where students create impact.