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Breath of Heaven, Breath of Earth The Hallie Ford Museum of Art celebrates its 15th anniversary by showcasing objects representing the world's oldest civilizations.
08-29-2013Breath of Heaven, Breath of Earth A rare opportunity to view varied and exquisite art from some of the world’s oldest Near Eastern civilizations
08-01-2013
Creative Expressions Winner of this year's Oregon Book Award for drama, assistant professor Andrea Stolowitz stays focused on writing and mentoring students.
06-20-2013Music: Spring Concert Willamette University’s faculty trio is presenting a program of Ludwig van Beethoven, Ernest Bloch and Maurice Ravel at 7:30 p.m. April 2 in Hudson Hall.
04-02-2013
Making Connections Continuing Instructor Courtney Dillard builds community by dining with strangers across the country
02-21-2013Constance Fowler Art: Constance Fowler
01-24-2013Holly Andres Art: Holly Andres
01-24-2013
Discovering Connections Through community outreach, professor Courtney Stevens helps students apply neuroscience to real-world issues.
11-26-2012
What does Google know about me? Through her research, professor Amber Davisson learns Google's role is to reinforce people's existing opinions.
10-31-2012WU professor wins coveted prize Rebecca Dobkins receives the Earle A. Chiles Award for promoting Native American artistic expressions.
09-28-2012WU professor earns commission Through the Fowler/Levin Prize, visiting English professor Andrea Stolowitz will debut her play in Portland.
09-24-2012Election 2012: The Forum on Politics The often overlooked questions of the 2012 election will be probed through “The Forum on Politics in 2012” at Willamette University Sept. 26.
09-17-2012Computer science professor awarded NSF grant Students will gain work experience by helping Haiyan Cheng study statistical techniques.
09-04-2012
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.
11-28-2011Environmental scientist to speak at national conference Scott Pike to present Neolithic dig research at Geological Society's annual meeting.
09-30-2011
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.
08-05-2011
Willamette Welcomes New Education Dean Julie Gess-Newsome brings experience as a teacher, researcher and administrator to the Graduate School of Education.
07-22-2011Grant goes to music faculty member Elise Yun earned a competitive award from the Oregon Arts Commission to enhance her work with piano.
07-18-2011
Learning to be Advocates Six Willamette students and four professors turned a critical eye toward sustainability and debate this summer in China.
07-07-2011Psychology prof wins grant Erik Noftle’s award will allow students to collaborate with him on research into personality development.
06-30-2011Biology prof earns national grant Emma Coddington’s award supports collaborative student-faculty research on the way hormones change behaviors.
06-02-2011
Collaborators in the Lab Physics Professor David Altman’s research reveals secrets about the protein myosin — and opens new doors for his students.
05-03-2011Grant supports undergrad research Biology Assistant Professor Emma Coddington won a prestigious grant that will allow her students to join her in the lab.
04-26-2011Grant goes to English prof Mike Chasar’s award from the National Endowment for the Humanities will support his book on popular American poetry.
04-13-2011Biology prof earns two research grants One of Chris Smith’s awards will support his Joshua tree research, which he does collaboratively with students.
04-12-2011Faculty works on display A new exhibit in the Hatfield Library showcases the scholarly and creative work of Willamette’s professors.
04-01-2011
Farewell to a President M. Lee Pelton reflects on Willamette’s accomplishments during his 13 years as president.
04-01-2011Fulbright goes to politics prof David Gutterman will teach and conduct research in the Czech Republic thanks to a prestigious, competitive grant.
03-31-2011Chemistry professor earns grant Alison Fisher’s award will allow a local high school science teacher to join her in the lab for research.
03-30-2011
Researching Human Behavior Professor Melissa Witkow and her students are examining the intricacies of the adolescent social network.
03-14-2011
Learning by Doing Atkinson Graduate School of Management Professor Robert Wiltbank and his students explore entrepreneurship by working as real-world angel investors.
02-10-2011
Sharing a Curiosity for Art With his overt enthusiasm and international background, Professor Ricardo De Mambro Santos is getting more and more students hooked on art history.
01-13-2011Poetry prof earns fellowship Stephanie Lenox was one of 13 artists in the state to win a 2011 fellowship from the Oregon Arts Commission.
12-22-2010
Professor Earns SOLV Citizenship Award A respected Oregon environmental nonprofit honors Joe Bowersox for his commitment to improving the state’s communities.
11-17-2010
Experiencing a New Culture A grant to conduct research in China gives five Willamette undergraduates and their professor a close-up view of a shamanistic society.
10-29-2010WU awards sustainability grants Vermicomposting and sustainability books for schoolchildren are among the projects that were funded.
10-21-2010Professor featured on PBS The crow research of Professor David Craig and his colleagues is the subject of the next episode of “Nature.”
10-19-2010Grant enhances Canadian studies Politics Professor Sammy Basu earned his fifth grant from the Canadian Embassy to fund academic opportunities.
10-19-2010Law professor’s sustainability work honored Robin Morris Collin received an award from the Oregon State Bar for leadership in sustainability issues.
10-12-2010Education professor wins national grant Steve Rhine earns $742,000 to create a center with resources for teaching algebra.
10-08-2010Biology professor earns NSF grant Gary Tallman’s grant will pay for collaborative student-faculty research on plants and climate change.
10-04-2010
Meet the New College of Liberal Arts Dean A Willamette education teaches students how to solve problems and innovate — making them ready to serve society, says Marlene Moore, the new dean.
09-24-2010Professor wins science award Physics professor David Altman earned a grant to support undergraduate research assistants.
05-26-2010Professor earns fellowship Lynn Makau won an award from the American Association of University Women to help her complete a book project.
05-05-2010Law professor quoted by Associated Press Keith Cunningham-Parmeter provided his employment law expertise regarding a medical marijuana case.
04-16-2010Willamette honors faculty Seven professors received awards for scholarship, leadership, service and teaching excellence.
04-13-2010Willamette honors faculty Ten professors received awards for scholarship, leadership, service and teaching excellence.
04-13-2010Music professor earns notable award The Oregon Arts Commission honored cellist Hekun Wu with a Career Opportunity Award.
04-05-2010
Integration of Sports and Law Law Professor Jeffrey Standen shapes the national conversation on everything from sports betting to drug testing of professional athletes.
03-09-2010Art professor wins Graves Award Andries Fourie earned a prestigious award that will help him enhance African studies at Willamette.
02-09-2010
Do Crows Hold a Grudge? Professor David Craig and his students are discovering that crows remember people and label them as friend or foe.
01-28-2010
Professor Wins Artist Fellowship Heidi Preuss Grew was one of 13 artists in the state to receive a fellowship from the Oregon Arts Commission.
12-14-2009
Adapting to a Global Economy Companies worldwide look to Atkinson Graduate School of Management Professor Lisbeth Claus for advice on managing their global workforce.
11-18-2009
Professor’s Album on Charts A new CD featuring James Miley, director of jazz studies, is among the country’s top jazz albums.
11-04-2009
Chemistry Professor Wins Grant Andrew Duncan’s award will support research and collaboration with his students.
10-05-2009
Law Professor Featured The Oregonian highlights Robin Morris Collin’s work to bring equity into discussions of sustainability.
10-05-2009
Math Professor Wins NSF Award Professor Peter Otto will collaborate with a mathematician at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
09-22-2009
Developing a Global View A new Willamette institute will allow students to investigate global challenges, starting with health care in Africa.
09-03-2009
Unlocking Secrets of Co-evolution Biology Professor Chris Smith and his students research co-evolution in America’s southwest deserts.
08-25-2009
Summer of Science Camas flower pollination, atom-trapping lasers, vibration exercise and local food systems — students and faculty spent their summer investigating science’s mysteries.
08-05-2009Faculty Honored Six Willamette professors received faculty awards for their scholarship, leadership, service and teaching excellence.
05-01-2009
Is Study Abroad Sustainable? Professor Nathan Sivers Boyce gives his perspective for an Inside Higher Ed article on study abroad programs’ environmental impact.
03-25-2009
