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.

From Student to Teacher Dallas Myers MAT’10 applies his lessons from the Graduate School of Education every day at his first teaching job.

Turning a Passion into a Career After Willamette rekindled his interest in computer programming, Noah Horton ’02 went on to found Involver, a popular company that helps companies market on social media websites.

Willamette Alumnus Wins Nobel Prize Dale Mortensen ’61 and two others earned the 2010 Nobel Prize in Economics for their theory that helps explain why people remain unemployed despite many job vacancies.

Becoming a Manager Michael Boyd MBA’08 turned to the Willamette MBA for Professionals program to help him move up the ranks at Boyd Coffee Company.

A Dedicated Leader Whether she’s mentoring future lawyers or leading the Oregon Commission on Asian Affairs, attorney Liani Reeves ’98, JD’01 makes community involvement a top priority.

Clearing a Path to College Julie Kennedy ’99 used her chemistry degree and passion for teaching to help found a successful Brooklyn charter school for inner-city students.

A Different Way of Farming From Willamette to AmeriCorps and now to Chile through a Fulbright Grant, Randall Cass ’08 has dedicated his work to the potential of sustainable agriculture.

Solving Real-World Problems BJ Wright ’03 went from researching chemistry challenges in a Willamette lab to helping health care companies solve issues through his job at McKinsey & Company in New York and London.

Working on the International Stage Sarah Hamilton ’07 went from producing and acting in theatre productions at Willamette to helping manage events on a much larger stage — the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.

Fighting Global Poverty A study abroad experience at Willamette launched Ryan Calkins ’99 on the path to co-founding a popular Seattle microfinance association.

A Model Teacher High school teacher Kevin Zerzan ’89, MAT’90 integrates the environment and technology into his science classes — and his successes earned him a national award.

Law Alumnus Appointed to Federal Post Charles Harwood JD’83 will become deputy director in the Bureau of Consumer Protection.

Alumnus Leads New Medical School Dr. G. Richard Olds ’72 is founding dean of the program at the University of California, Riverside.

CEO Position Goes to Willamette Alumnus Punit Renjen MM’86, a Willamette trustee, will lead Deloitte Consulting LLP.

Alumnus in Oregon Aviation Hall of Fame Former U.S. Rep. Denny Smith ’61 was honored for his important contributions to aviation.

The Human Face of Technology As senior director of Microsoft’s disaster management team, Claire Bonilla ’95 uses technology to connect people with the help they need during crises.

Alumnus Teacher Featured The College Board profiled Steven Crawford ’98 as a teacher who epitomizes the positives of the profession.

Turning Sports into Art What can you do with an art degree? Jason Kenitzer ’00 translated his Willamette education into a job creating graphics for Oakley.

The Story Behind the Stories Patrick Carman ’88 says his Willamette education encouraged him to “dream big,” and he did — today he is a best-selling children’s book author.

Entrepreneur in BusinessWeek Magazine readers chose College of Law alumnus Carlos Moncayo as the best young entrepreneur in Asia.

Alumnus Writes Popular Children’s Book Patrick Carman ’88 recently met Martha Stewart and Al Roker to promote a multimedia book series.

Distinguished Alumni Awards The university honored six alumni during Reunion Weekend for their accomplishments and service to Willamette.

Obama Appoints Willamette Alumnus Thomas Angelo ’68, JD’71 was named to the Federal Services Impasses Panel.

Aiming High Environmental science graduate Jon Shea ’05 followed his career path to the top of the world — literally.

Alumna Teacher Honored Cary Cermak-Rudolf ’98, MAT’01 received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

Third Alumna Earns Fulbright Emily Johnson ’08 will go to Benin to research connections between climate change, health and gender.

Falling Toward a New Life Sara Brown ’01 was negotiating a jump she had made many times before, but this time a gust of wind blew her off course and changed her life.

NCAA Scholar Cross country and track and field athlete Ali Maki ’09 won a prestigious NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship.

Alumna Wins Fulbright Kate D’Ambrosio ’06 will head to Australia to research wildfire policy through a Fulbright Grant.

Green Economy Inspired by his experience at Willamette, the “stimulus czar of Oregon” is making sure the state’s federal stimulus dollars help create a sustainable future.

Media Praises Alumnus Zoo Keeper A volunteer stint at the Oregon Zoo led Dave Thomas ’71 to a career working with the facility’s primates.

Two NSF Winners Two Willamette alumni, Monica Rother ’05 and Jennifer Bufford ’08, have received science graduate fellowships.

Professional of the Year Cambridge Who’s Who honored John Spencer Stewart JD’71 for his work in business and corporate law.

Rising Leader U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski JD’85 has made a name for herself in the Senate’s Republican ranks.

Alumna at Microsoft Claire Bonilla ’95 turned her passion for volunteerism into a corporate job — The Wall Street Journal finds out how.

When the Shoe Fits From the general counsel and chief legal officer to the sustainable projects manager to the Asian Pacific brand manager, more than 50 Willamette graduates are NIKE employees.

Dedicated to Philanthropy Dedicated to Philanthropy: Alumni Rank Tenth in Nation for Peace Corps Service

Fellowship Polishes Nonprofit Skills Fellowship Polishes Nonprofit Skills

Thanks for a Great Run, Nick! Thanks for a Great Run, Nick!

Journeying for Knowledge Journeying for Knowledge

No Grass Growing Under Her Feet No Grass Growing Under Her Feet

Listening as Letting Go Listening as Letting Go

The Health Care that Doesn't Trickle Down The Health Care that Doesn't Trickle Down

Alumna Earns Prestigious Research Fellowship Alumna Earns Prestigious Research Fellowship

And the Winner is … And the Winner is …

Greenbacks Go Green Greenbacks Go Green

From Math Models to Film Reels From Math Models to Film Reels

Coming Home the Long Way 'Round Coming Home the Long Way 'Round

Alumnus Wins International Fraternity Award Alumnus Wins International Fraternity Award

Second Time Around for Alumna Second Time Around for Alumna

Waldo's Wilderness Legacy Waldo's Wilderness Legacy

What If? What If?

Symmonds Sizzles in National Races Symmonds Sizzles in National Races

The Bistro Family: 20 Years of Common Grounds The Bistro Family: 20 Years of Common Grounds

Living the Lessons of South Africa Living the Lessons of South Africa

The Teacher Everyone Wants The Teacher Everyone Wants

Tribal Judge Keeps Counsel Under the Big Sky Tribal Judge Keeps Counsel Under the Big Sky

Choral Group Draws Standing Ovation at Carnegie Hall Choral Group Draws Standing Ovation at Carnegie Hall

Nikki Hunter '02: Journey to Africa Opens Eyes Nikki Hunter '02: Journey to Africa Opens Eyes

Claire Barker: Renaissance Woman Claire Barker: Renaissance Woman

Willamette Writer Honored Willamette Writer Honored

Ellen McGehee '04 Ellen McGehee '04

Raúl Moreno '03 Raúl Moreno '03

Tessa Platt '01 Tessa Platt '01

John Turner '04 John Turner '04

B.J. Wright '03 B.J. Wright '03

Lisa Borok: Dream Job Lisa Borok: Dream Job

Patricia "Trish" Price: Spokane Grad Living Fulbright Dream Patricia "Trish" Price: Spokane Grad Living Fulbright Dream

Artise Burton: It's your life. Lead it. Artise Burton: It's your life. Lead it.

Dolorean Takes the Slow Road Dolorean Takes the Slow Road

Hoop Dreams Come True for Willamette Alum Hoop Dreams Come True for Willamette Alum

Willamette Alum Scores with New Novel Willamette Alum Scores with New Novel