We Are Willamette
Envision yourself at Willamette. Rigorous academics. A collaborative learning environment. Vibrant student life. Your experience centers on a rich curriculum that develops thinkers, creators and leaders. And we are recognized for national leadership in sustainability and commitment to social responsibility.
Our students pursue innovative research in everything from biology to music, intern at the Oregon State Capitol, join professors for scholarly work in Africa, hike the Pacific Crest Trail and study in countries all over the world. You will find our graduates studying in top-ranked professional and doctoral programs, working at places like Nike, Microsoft and Oakley, serving with the Peace Corps and even competing in the Olympics.
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A Leader On and Off the Field
Whether he’s playing football or helping form a new club, Walter Robinson has honed his leadership skills at Willamette.
"My dad always told me, 'Work as hard in the classroom as you do on the field.' I've definitely done that at Willamette. My teachers have made me step outside my box and think critically, and I know that will help me in the future."
Doug Rice dreams of using his leadership skills in the ER. Read More
As a student, Alisa Alexander added curator to her résumé. Read More
Hannah Leland shows the next generation that Bartók is relevant. Read More
Alicia Maggard searches historical archives for clues about people’s identities. Read More
Michael Miller examines global challenges through an economic lens. Read More
Kaeli Swift turns bird watching into scientific discovery. Read More
Biking is more than a pastime for Jan Taborsky — it’s a vocation. Read More
Jeff Weber holds his own among PhDs in the lab. Read More
Chemistry and language classes — and a year working in Africa — helped Emily Mitchell find a career in international medicine. Read More
Hannah Vietmeier is turning her love for the outdoors into a career in conservation. Read More
Arianna Alibabaie blends her interests in politics and global cultures as she learns both on campus and abroad. Read More
Jonnie Dunne has taken his environmental studies in new directions during his time at Willamette. Read More
Bernie Bernstein’s research and internship projects showed him how to apply his academics to a career. Read More
Rachael Peterson’s Willamette experiences have prepared her to lead elementary school students. Read More
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Dedicated to Teaching
Professor Richard Ellis is noted nationally for his scholarship, but he prefers to be known for his work in the classroom.
"I believe that the most enduring contribution I can make to the education and lives of my students is to teach them to think critically and to write clearly."
Professor Kimberlee Chambers wants her students to think critically about something close to them: food. Read More
Sarah Kirk nurtures future researchers while showing them the importance of chemistry in the real world. Read More
Professor Chris Smith and his students research co-evolution in America’s southwest deserts. Read More
Professor Rebecca Dobkins helps her students examine some of life’s greatest questions. Read More
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In Love with the Outdoors
Kate D'Ambrosio ’06 turned her passions for forestry and public policy into a career with the U.S. Forest Service.
"The professors at Willamette don't forget about you after you graduate. They have a continued interest in their students. Their help and support has been invaluable."
Will Nevius ’09 continued his civic engagement after graduation by heading to the nation’s capitol. Read More
Mentoring from professors helped Colin Gardiner ’09 find his current career. Read More
Elise Helvie’s full schedule at Willamette helped her get into a competitive graduate program. Read More
Willamette’s emphasis on study abroad and service led Ana Moreno ’05 to join the Peace Corps after graduation. Read More
Monica Rother ’05 is still in graduate school, but the National Science Foundation has already funded her work. Read More
Emilio Solano ’09 draws on his own background as he volunteers in a Los Angeles classroom. Read More
Power in the Wind
Albert Wright ’10 and Jeff Bennett ’10 went far beyond a textbook to learn about renewable energy — they built their own wind turbine.
"This collaborative research project has become an important symbol, both for myself and many other students, of what can be accomplished when leadership and student innovation come together," Jeff Bennett '10 says.
Professor David Craig and his students are discovering that crows label people as friend or foe. Read More
Willamette’s Zena Forest provides a laboratory for all the liberal arts, as a class of art students recently learned. Read More
Willamette students collaborate with professors to investigate science’s mysteries. Read More
Biology Professor Chris Smith and his students research co-evolution in America’s southwest deserts. Read More
As you begin your college search, you do not want to fall into the easy trap of placing too much faith in guide books. They are useful as a starting point, but only one of many tools to help you determine your "best" college match. Learn more from our Guide to the College Reference Guides
In contrast to what is happening elsewhere find out how we have responded at Willamette University through the current economic situation. Learn more at The Willamette Advantage
