People of Passion and Purpose

Alumni

Alumni

  • From Willamette to Nike Francis Gonzalez ’96 turned his liberal arts degree and his passion for sports into a fulfilling career at Nike.
  • MBA grads go to Washington Alumni contribute to bettering education, environment
  • Directing on a Bigger Stage Shana Cooper ’99 went from putting on plays at Willamette to leading Shakespeare productions at one the oldest and largest non-profit theatres in the country.
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Students

Students

  • Leading by Example Tej Reddy '12 credits the benefits of a liberal arts education to helping him achieve his professional goals.
  • Pursuit of Excellence Stephanie Skelly '12 proves her scholastic and athletic prowess through numerous awards.
  • Showing What's Possible Emily Johnson '12 reinvents a campus organization to dispel stereotypes on developmental disabilities.
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Faculty

Faculty

  • A Dedicated Mentor Professor Gary Tallman’s devotion to helping students turn their passion for science into successful careers has earned him a statewide award.
  • A New Type of Collaboration The Liberal Arts Research Collaborative allows students and professors to pursue independent research while working closely with people from other fields.
  • Willamette Welcomes New Education Dean Julie Gess-Newsome brings experience as a teacher, researcher and administrator to the Graduate School of Education.
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Living Our Motto

Living Our Motto

  • A Dedicated Mentor Professor Gary Tallman’s devotion to helping students turn their passion for science into successful careers has earned him a statewide award.
  • A New Type of Collaboration The Liberal Arts Research Collaborative allows students and professors to pursue independent research while working closely with people from other fields.
  • Learning to be Advocates Six Willamette students and four professors turned a critical eye toward sustainability and debate this summer in China.
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