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.

Following Her Own Path Laura Curtis '13 embarks on music career with release of new album

Piecing Together a Puzzle A new Hallie Ford Museum of Art exhibition showcases the sleuthing of Professor Ricardo De Mambro Santos and his students.

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.

Lessons from the Forest Willamette’s Zena Forest has been the perfect place for Kelsey Copes-Gerbitz ’11 to meld her studies in archaeology and environmental science.

Top-Notch Negotiators Two Willamette law students took their newfound dispute resolution skills to the next level and won second place in a national competition.

Learning by Doing Atkinson Graduate School of Management Professor Robert Wiltbank and his students explore entrepreneurship by working as real-world angel investors.

Bringing Dante's Work to Life A Hallie Ford Museum of Art exhibition and a visit from the artist and a Dante expert helped a class gain unique insight into the “Divine Comedy.”

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.

Exploring New Passions Willamette freshmen study a broad array of topics in College Colloquium — and some take their learning a step further through research.

On-the-Job Training For many Willamette undergraduates, summer meant internships — from the Senate in Washington, D.C., to a transportation agency on the Columbia River to nonprofits in Salem.

From Farm to Plate Willamette students take local eating to a new level by running a farm that produces food for the campus dining hall.

Going Places with the Class of 2010 Our new graduates are ready to make their mark in a variety of ways — including work at Intel, an international Fulbright program, prestigious grad schools and service with Teach for America.

Helping the Next Generation Ben Clanton ’10 has dedicated his research, service, classroom and volunteer activities to one goal: advocating for children.

Dedicated to Scientific Research Jeff Weber ’10 earned a prestigious national Hertz Fellowship, providing him $250,000 for graduate studies in the applied sciences or engineering.

Playing on the International Pitch Just four years after reviving the rugby club team at Willamette, the players took their game abroad to challenge teams in Ireland and Scotland.

Giving Back to the Community Nancy M. Garcia ’08, MBA’10 heads straight from graduation to a job helping Hispanic-owned businesses in Portland — a position she found while a student.

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.

Providing a Global Perspective Willamette’s international students and those who have studied abroad share their experiences with local schoolchildren.

Art in the Forest Willamette’s Zena Forest provides a laboratory for all the liberal arts, as a class of art students recently learned.

A World-Class Law Student When Mark A. Fretta JD’10 isn’t studying torts or contracts, you can find him training as an Olympic triathlete.

Developing a Global View A new Willamette institute will allow students to investigate global challenges, starting with health care in Africa.

Willamette Welcomes Class of 2013 The 541 new first-year students arrived on campus this week for orientation.

Students Work for U.S. Senator Students Work for U.S. Senator

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.

Datatel Scholars Hannah Leland ’10 and Charlotte Osborne ’11 won scholarships from the Datatel Scholars Foundation.

National Scholars Thirteen Willamette students and alumni received a total of 15 national fellowships and scholarships this spring.

Charting a Life of Meaning Elizabeth Calixtro ’13 plans to use her Gates Millennium Scholarship to study politics and law — and advocate for human rights.

National Hunger Fellow Amy Johnson ’08 will spend the next year fighting poverty and hunger through a prestigious fellowship.

Willamette Welcomes Gates Scholars Eight 2009 Gates Millennium Scholars will attend Willamette this fall, including nearly one-third of Oregon’s recipients.

Passion for the Planet Laura Westmeyer ’09 was a tireless environmental advocate at Willamette, involved in everything from managing the Bike Shop to planting edibles in the local landscape.

History Scholar Alicia Maggard ’10 won two prestigious history fellowships to conduct research in Philadelphia and New York.

A Winning Composition A passion for classical music and mentoring from Willamette musicians helped Phil Taylor ’11 win one of the most coveted young composer awards in the Western Hemisphere.

Kemper Scholars Two Willamette students were selected for the scholarship-mentorship program: RoseAnn Glade ’12 and Erika Mosqueda ’12.

Wulapalooza From the first planning meeting to the final dismantling of the stage, students lead every part of Willamette’s annual music and art festival.

Student Service Featured USA Today highlighted the work of Ben Clanton ’10 in a feature on Millennials making a difference in their communities.

Senior Earns Fulbright Ali Maki ’09 heads to Spain after graduation to teach English through a prestigious Fulbright Grant.

Student Wins Udall Tucker Mottl ’11 received a Udall Scholarship for students interested in environmental careers.

Student Receives Honor Jared Nishikawa ’10 was awarded an honorable mention for the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship.

Interns Pick Up Political Experience Interns Pick Up Political Experience at the Capitol

The Economics of Fishing Exploring the Economics of Fishing

Student Athletes Score At Willamette you might meet a rower who plays brilliant cello, or a track star sprinting toward a career in medicine.

'Where Are My Nurses?' How does America’s health care system relate to a nurse shortage in Ghana? Sarah Kutten ’09 uses her undergraduate research grant from Willamette to reveal a surprising connection.

Willamette Celebrates Africa Willamette Celebrates Africa

Locavore Stocks Up for Winter Locavore Stocks Up for Winter

Scholarship Sends Student to Germany Scholarship Sends Student to Germany

A New Generation of Activism A New Generation of Activism

From Tractor to Trustee Meeting From Tractor to Trustee Meeting

'It's About Connections' 'It's About Connections'

Willamette Welcomes New Class Willamette Welcomes New Class

Getting an Education on the Streets of Portland Getting an Education on the Streets of Portland

From Salem to D.C.: Fellowship Furthers Student's Policy Work From Salem to D.C.: Fellowship Furthers Student's Policy Work

Listening as Letting Go Listening as Letting Go

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

Former Marine Takes Kemper Scholarship Former Marine Takes Kemper Scholarship

A Call to Teaching A Call to Teaching

Philosophy 101 Leads to Unexpected Path Philosophy 101 Leads to Unexpected Path

Student Continues Life of Travel Through Scholarship Student Continues Life of Travel Through Scholarship

Chasing the 'Wild Collective Song' Across the Globe Chasing the 'Wild Collective Song' Across the Globe

Math + Chemistry = Goldwater Math + Chemistry = Goldwater

Fulbright Sends Student to the Netherlands Fulbright Sends Student to the Netherlands

Cross-Country Champion Wins NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship Cross-Country Champion Wins NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship

An Eye on the Global Market An Eye on the Global Market

Not Just Jocks: Swimmers Are Role Models Outside the Pool Not Just Jocks: Swimmers Are Role Models Outside the Pool

Exploring Ecuador's 'Wild West' Exploring Ecuador's 'Wild West'

Living a Semester on "African Time" Living a Semester on "African Time"

Alumnus Wins International Fraternity Award Alumnus Wins International Fraternity Award

From Sea to Sea, We All Share Something From Sea to Sea, We All Share Something

Running Toward Answers Running Toward Answers

Expanding World View: Student Wins Ambassadorial Scholarship Expanding World View: Student Wins Ambassadorial Scholarship

Welcoming a New Class Welcoming a New Class

Kiomars Qahir: Ambassador for Peace Kiomars Qahir: Ambassador for Peace

Compassion 101 Compassion 101

A Lifelong Stroke of Luck A Lifelong Stroke of Luck

Thinking Small Thinking Small

A Stranger Inside Himself A Stranger Inside Himself

Upstream Meets Downstream Upstream Meets Downstream

Book Learning Meets the Real World Book Learning Meets the Real World

Jacquie Grace: Talking Terns Jacquie Grace: Talking Terns

Student Travels to Korea On Fulbright Student Travels to Korea On Fulbright

Willamette University Students Fill a Mentoring Gap Willamette University Students Fill a Mentoring Gap

A Disaster of Global Proportions A Disaster of Global Proportions

Willamette Student Named Kemper Scholar Willamette Student Named Kemper Scholar

Fulbright Returns Student to Her Birthplace Fulbright Returns Student to Her Birthplace

Exploring the World, Molecule by Molecule Exploring the World, Molecule by Molecule

Art Bounded by History Art Bounded by History

Symmonds Sizzles in National Races Symmonds Sizzles in National Races

A Running Tradition A Running Tradition

Honoring a True Friend Honoring a True Friend

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

Rivals Reunited Rivals Reunited

Train Bandits and Sinking Ships: The Longest Journey of His Life Train Bandits and Sinking Ships: The Longest Journey of His Life

Masahiro Suzuki: Learning Culture Through Baseball Masahiro Suzuki: Learning Culture Through Baseball

Greg Scott: Following His Heart Greg Scott: Following His Heart

Art of the Past Art of the Past

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

How Are We Doing? Sustainability Retreat Measures Progress, Sets Goals How Are We Doing? Sustainability Retreat Measures Progress, Sets Goals

Student to Attend National Leadership Institute Student to Attend National Leadership Institute

Intelligent Design: Science, Faith or Neither? Intelligent Design: Science, Faith or Neither?

Miranda Rake: All You Need Is Love Miranda Rake: All You Need Is Love

Fleet-Footed Symmonds Fastest in Nation Fleet-Footed Symmonds Fastest in Nation

Scholarship Winner Aspires to Help Her People Scholarship Winner Aspires to Help Her People

Suzanne Torre: Wild for Wetlands Suzanne Torre: Wild for Wetlands

Darrell McGie: Paving the Hydrogen Highway Darrell McGie: Paving the Hydrogen Highway

Andrew Thomson: Buried Treasure Andrew Thomson: Buried Treasure

Willamette Student Earns Datatel Scholarship Willamette Student Earns Datatel Scholarship

Natalie Muren: Runner at Heart Natalie Muren: Runner at Heart

Willamette Student Receives Two National Scholarships Willamette Student Receives Two National Scholarships

African Faith: Student to Study Religion through Watson Fellowship African Faith: Student to Study Religion through Watson Fellowship

Willamette Student Earns Doctoral Fellowship for Plant Research Willamette Student Earns Doctoral Fellowship for Plant Research

Love for Language: Fulbright Grant Takes Student to Korea Love for Language: Fulbright Grant Takes Student to Korea

Sustaining the Future: Student Lands Udall Scholarship Sustaining the Future: Student Lands Udall Scholarship

Willamette Student Wins Service Fellowship Willamette Student Wins Service Fellowship

Putting Things Back Together in New Orleans Putting Things Back Together in New Orleans

Connecting with History: Student Wins Research Fellowship Connecting with History: Student Wins Research Fellowship

Sienna Houtte: A Roaming Spirit Sienna Houtte: A Roaming Spirit

Inside Politics: Willamette Student Wins D.C. Fellowship Inside Politics: Willamette Student Wins D.C. Fellowship

Willamette Student Named Kemper Scholar Willamette Student Named Kemper Scholar

Brains Over Brawn in Willamette Competition Brains Over Brawn in Willamette Competition

Ai Motoda: Helping Others Ai Motoda: Helping Others

Torey Jovick: Opening to the World Torey Jovick: Opening to the World

Jade Snow: Dancing with Spirit Jade Snow: Dancing with Spirit

Going Green: Willamette Student Wins Audubon Award Going Green: Willamette Student Wins Audubon Award

Lucas Hernandez: Filming in Faith Lucas Hernandez: Filming in Faith

Katherine Ervine: A Walk into History Katherine Ervine: A Walk into History

Tim Stumhofer: Measuring 37 Tim Stumhofer: Measuring 37

Two Willamette Alums Named Rotary Ambassadorial Scholars Two Willamette Alums Named Rotary Ambassadorial Scholars

Megan Flora: The Skinny on Smoking Megan Flora: The Skinny on Smoking

Caitlin Letts: Painting the Birds Caitlin Letts: Painting the Birds

Stephanie Vandehey: Banks Grad Wins USGA Fellowship Stephanie Vandehey: Banks Grad Wins USGA Fellowship

Lopaka Purdy: The Fire Within Lopaka Purdy: The Fire Within

Anton Chiono: Bridging the Divide Anton Chiono: Bridging the Divide

Melissa Wheeler: Reaching Across Cultures Melissa Wheeler: Reaching Across Cultures

Nicole Lindquist: Creating a Legal Link Nicole Lindquist: Creating a Legal Link

Maria Olivares: Lessons in Clay Maria Olivares: Lessons in Clay

Litchfield Student Wins National Scholarship Litchfield Student Wins National Scholarship

Bennett Wins Fellowship for Worldwide Adventure Bennett Wins Fellowship for Worldwide Adventure

Chiono Selected for Udall Scholarship Chiono Selected for Udall Scholarship

D'Ambrosio Wins Truman Scholarship D'Ambrosio Wins Truman Scholarship

Walker Wins Prestigious Fulbright Award Walker Wins Prestigious Fulbright Award

Willamette senior Nate Matlock has his eye on 200-foot mark Willamette senior Nate Matlock has his eye on 200-foot mark

Beth Phillips: Bearing Witness Beth Phillips: Bearing Witness

Sarah Sprinkle: Modern Day Slaves Sarah Sprinkle: Modern Day Slaves

Kate McClendon: Silk Road: Religion's Melting Pot Kate McClendon: Silk Road: Religion's Melting Pot

Michelle Gregoire: Politics Inspires Washington's First Daughter Michelle Gregoire: Politics Inspires Washington's First Daughter

Paul Swenson: Taking Flight. Paul Swenson: Taking Flight.

Amber Simonton: Journey to Herself. Amber Simonton: Journey to Herself.

Rebecca Farrin: Finding Her Path. Rebecca Farrin: Finding Her Path.

Seeing Alli: Delta Gamma Membership Made the Difference. Seeing Alli: Delta Gamma Membership Made the Difference.

Kirsten Wesselhoeft: Creating Community with Art. Kirsten Wesselhoeft: Creating Community with Art.

Amber Simonton: Empower yourself. And then empower others. Amber Simonton: Empower yourself. And then empower others.

Sharon Long: Feel good. Sometimes helping others is just what the doctor ordered. Sharon Long: Feel good. Sometimes helping others is just what the doctor ordered.

Anton Chiono: Make it personal. Anton Chiono: Make it personal.

Brian Egger: Build something that lasts. Brian Egger: Build something that lasts.

Jessa Fox: Eat, learn and be friendly. Jessa Fox: Eat, learn and be friendly.

Kelsey Soma: Be accomplished. Kelsey Soma: Be accomplished.

Jenn Heidt: Lead the way. Jenn Heidt: Lead the way.

Annie Bither-Terry: Raise awareness. Annie Bither-Terry: Raise awareness.

Jean-Pierre Hill: Act globally, act locally. Jean-Pierre Hill: Act globally, act locally.

Lisa Oakley: Fill your own prescription. Lisa Oakley: Fill your own prescription.

Torey Jovick: Make the most of your week off. Torey Jovick: Make the most of your week off.

Justin Brown: Put the pieces into place. Justin Brown: Put the pieces into place.

Mike Ruygrok: Here's to your health. Mike Ruygrok: Here's to your health.

Clearing the Air Clearing the Air

Reaching for the Stars Reaching for the Stars

China Experience Awakens Passion China Experience Awakens Passion

China Trip Inspires Love for Democracy China Trip Inspires Love for Democracy

Cultural Research Broadens View Cultural Research Broadens View

Sled Dog Girl Sled Dog Girl

College Mentors Help Students Succeed College Mentors Help Students Succeed

Stice Selected for Prestigious Boren Scholarship Stice Selected for Prestigious Boren Scholarship

Willamette Students Present Hot Topics at Conference Willamette Students Present Hot Topics at Conference

Willamette Senior Receives 2004 Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship Willamette Senior Receives 2004 Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship

Roseburg Student Honored as Presidential Scholar Roseburg Student Honored as Presidential Scholar

Three Willamette Debaters Win International Honors Three Willamette Debaters Win International Honors

Two Willamette Students Create Puppet Mania Two Willamette Students Create Puppet Mania

Willamette Seniors Named 2004-2005 Watson Fellows Willamette Seniors Named 2004-2005 Watson Fellows

Willamette Sophomore Wins Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship Willamette Sophomore Wins Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship

Heidt and Meyer Selected for Truman Scholarships Heidt and Meyer Selected for Truman Scholarships

Willamette Senior Alex Dukalskis Wins Fulbright Grant Willamette Senior Alex Dukalskis Wins Fulbright Grant

Willamette Math Whiz is Essay Winner Willamette Math Whiz is Essay Winner

Green Giggles: Willamette Students Study Brain Phenomenon Green Giggles: Willamette Students Study Brain Phenomenon

Students' Research Provide Clues to Heart Function Students' Research Provide Clues to Heart Function

Escape from the Streets of L.A. Escape from the Streets of L.A.

Jovick Wins National Honor Merit Award Jovick Wins National Honor Merit Award

Amy Williams Honored by UPS Amy Williams Honored by UPS

Research Illuminates Career Path Research Illuminates Career Path

Adventure Draws Willamette Alum Adventure Draws Willamette Alum

Gilman Scholar Gains International Perspective Gilman Scholar Gains International Perspective

Willamette Grad Named Rotary "Ambassador" Willamette Grad Named Rotary "Ambassador"

Willamette Grad Named Fulbright Scholar Willamette Grad Named Fulbright Scholar

Willamette Student Interns Are a Mainstay at Capitol Willamette Student Interns Are a Mainstay at Capitol

Lucas Honored by American Psychological Association Lucas Honored by American Psychological Association

Presidential Scholars Named Presidential Scholars Named

Film project focuses career Film project focuses career

Two Willamette Students Win Prestigious Udall Scholarships Two Willamette Students Win Prestigious Udall Scholarships

Salem Gets Family Friends: Willamette grad makes a difference for at-risk kids Salem Gets Family Friends: Willamette grad makes a difference for at-risk kids

Pollyanna Memory: Willamette Student Researcher Finds Positive is Better for Memory Pollyanna Memory: Willamette Student Researcher Finds Positive is Better for Memory

Okinawan Dream: Willamette student's ethnic heritage becomes her passion Okinawan Dream: Willamette student's ethnic heritage becomes her passion

Debating Career Change: International debate inspires former Modesto grad Debating Career Change: International debate inspires former Modesto grad

Mixing God and Politics: Willamette Student Explores Little Talked About Issue Mixing God and Politics: Willamette Student Explores Little Talked About Issue

Life in the Shadows: Willamette student examines undocumented Latino workers Life in the Shadows: Willamette student examines undocumented Latino workers

Idaho's Next Spielberg? Young filmmaker wins award to make film Idaho's Next Spielberg? Young filmmaker wins award to make film

Willamette Students Take an Unusual Break Willamette Students Take an Unusual Break

Willamette Student Researcher Thumbs Nose at Breathe Right Strips Willamette Student Researcher Thumbs Nose at Breathe Right Strips

Native Hawaiian applies her culture and her heart to an innovative program for at-risk kids. Native Hawaiian applies her culture and her heart to an innovative program for at-risk kids.

Ashland's Own Wins International Debate Ashland's Own Wins International Debate

Plugged-In Junior Miss: The Northwest's Hottest Teen is Hopping Plugged-In Junior Miss: The Northwest's Hottest Teen is Hopping

A Latina Friend to Children: Young woman's Hispanic heritage defines her career A Latina Friend to Children: Young woman's Hispanic heritage defines her career

Two Willamette Students Win Prestigious Scholarship Two Willamette Students Win Prestigious Scholarship