Willamette Academics
Our challenging academic program will help you develop your talents in an environment that cultivates creativity, critical thinking and a global perspective. Willamette professors are celebrated teachers and noted scholars who — above all else — are committed to your success. As a Willamette graduate, you will be equipped to succeed and accountable to yourself, your community and the future.
Willamette challenges you to:
- think critically
- write persuasively
- analyze deeply
- communicate fluently
- grow intellectually
- engage globally
These skills are fostered by Willamette faculty who:
- join our community because teaching is their passion
- strive to challenge, engage and truly know their students
- are deeply committed to each student’s success
- are noted scholars, inviting students to participate in their research
You will leave Willamette with the skills to:
- impress potential employers in a host of fields
- succeed in the country's best graduate programs
- be a responsible leader in your community and globally
Real-World Experiences
Challenging Academics
Bringing Dante’s Work to Life
A museum exhibition and a visit from an artist and a Dante expert helped a class gain unique insight into the “Divine Comedy.”
Learning to be Advocates
Willamette students and professors turned a critical eye toward sustainability and debate in China.
A New Type of Collaboration
Students and professors in the Liberal Arts Research Collaborative pursue independent research while working closely with others.
Piecing Together a Puzzle
An exhibition at the Hallie Ford Museum of Art showcased the sleuthing of Willamette art history students.
Independent Researchers
Willamette’s Carson Scholars pursue a wide variety of scholarly, creative or professional projects.