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Artistic Expressions To broaden people's definitions of art, students Ben Martin '16 and Emma Jonas '15 are bringing two exhibitions to campus this month.
09-18-2013
Research with a View A Willamette grant sent Caroline Brinster ’16 to the Columbia River Gorge to collect data on behalf of a nonprofit.
08-22-2013
Investigating the World Through the Liberal Arts Research Collaborative, WU students and professors studied art and science in South Africa
08-16-2013
San Francisco Adventures Three Willamette students explore their passions by interning in San Francisco this summer.
08-09-2013Beth Phillips '05 awarded Fulbright grant With the award, the Willamette alumna will study maternal health issues in Nigeria next year.
08-06-2013
Lending her Voice By working two communications internships in Colorado this summer, Natalie Pate '15 jump starts her career in human rights advocacy.
08-02-2013Breath 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
Discoveries in the Skies Dylan Angell ’14 used Willamette’s observatory at Zena Forest this summer to conduct research on a rare type of star.
07-25-2013
Making her Mark Through research for her thesis and the LARC program, Dina Saraí Rivas ’13 discovers her passion for helping minority students succeed in college.
05-24-2013
Global Aspirations Rachel Dierken ’13 credits Willamette for helping to launch her career in international education.
05-08-2013
Going Places At Willamette, Jose Alvarado developed school spirit by mentoring youths, joining clubs and engaging with his professors. Now, he's continuing his schooling at the University of San Francisco.
05-01-2013
Economics through a Different Lens Henry Harrison came to Willamette intending to study business finance. But several classes and professors showed him he had a passion for a much different path.
04-24-2013
Community minded Through the connections he’s made at Willamette, Stephen Yamada embarks upon a communications career.
04-17-2013Art: Senior Art Majors April 13-May 12
04-12-2013
Finding Her Calling After four trips to Africa to teach, learn Swahili and perform research, Carley Kwiatkowski '13 is heading back to intern with the Southern Economic Development Organization.
04-10-2013
Entertaining Ideas Through organizing campus events, students on the Willamette Events Board learn lessons in money management, community outreach and teamwork.
04-01-2013
Global Teaching Fellows Through a new program, Willamette’s GSE grads may teach at Tokyo International University for up to four years.
03-25-2013
Building connections Nilo Thomas ’13 uses Bearcat Robotics to promote science and technology among students.
03-13-2013
Exploring the Outdoors From rock climbing to white water rafting, Willamette's Outdoor Program helps students explore what the region's diverse offerings.
03-06-2013
The Intersection of Science and Art Summer research and mentoring from professors have helped Erynn Rebol ’13 pair her diverse interests as she works toward a career as a behavioral ecologist.
02-27-2013
Keeping Campus Running Four student leaders share what it takes to steer Willamette’s co-curricular programs — and the lessons they learn along the way.
02-08-2013
Academic Intervention Tiger Club mixes work and play to mentor youths at Bush Elementary School
01-30-2013Constance Fowler Art: Constance Fowler
01-24-2013Holly Andres Art: Holly Andres
01-24-2013
Prisoner’s Poetry Two Willamette students launch a new poetry-writing program at the Oregon State Penitentiary
01-17-2013
Responding to Emergencies Willamette students receive medical and leadership training through Willamette Emergency Medical Services (WEMS).
12-10-2012
Lending a Helping Hand Through Bearcats Offering Others Meals, Willamette students share food and companionship with the area’s homeless.
11-12-2012
Balancing Act Intent on making the most of his senior year, Richard Liebing is spending his days working, studying and making music.
10-09-2012National program gives students confidence Ellie Calixtro '13 and Reynaldo Goicochea '13 say the PPIA program prepared them for grad school.
09-11-2012
Living off the Land For six weeks, Willamette students learn about sustainable agricultural practices at Zena Farm.
09-05-2012On-the-job training Undergrads report learning valuable career skills through their summer internships.
08-22-2012
A Student of the World Karina Hoogstede ’12 traveled the globe during her time at Willamette — and she will continue her international focus in Peace Corps.
06-25-2012
Bringing the World to the Classroom Andrew Morris MAT’12 plans to turn his global experiences into meaningful lessons for his students.
05-29-2012
Finding his voice Rafael Baptista '12 channels his love of politics into a mission to better his community.
05-14-2012
Proven Potential A Gates Scholar turned scientist, Alfredo Zuniga '12 credits his achievements to Willamette Academy and his mentor, professor Jason Duncan.
04-19-2012
More than a Musician Ian Brody ’12 pursued his passion for cello at Willamette — and found many new interests along the way.
04-04-2012
Leading by Example Tej Reddy '12 credits the benefits of a liberal arts education to helping him achieve his professional goals.
01-26-2012
Pursuit of Excellence Stephanie Skelly '12 proves her scholastic and athletic prowess through numerous awards.
01-04-2012
Showing What's Possible Emily Johnson '12 reinvents a campus organization to dispel stereotypes on developmental disabilities.
12-14-2011
Piecing Together a Puzzle A new Hallie Ford Museum of Art exhibition showcases the sleuthing of Professor Ricardo De Mambro Santos and his students.
08-19-2011
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.
08-05-2011Welcome graduate students More than 300 students arrived on campus to kick off graduate programs in law, management and education.
08-02-2011Award sends student abroad Fletcher Haynes ’12 has earned a competitive Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study in Granada, Spain.
07-26-2011Learning to be Advocates Six Willamette students and four professors turned a critical eye toward sustainability and debate this summer in China.
07-07-2011MBA Mid-Summer Gathering The Willamette MBA program is hosting two gatherings for current and prospective students, alumni, faculty and staff.
06-13-2011
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.
06-01-2011Student heads to India through fellowship Jenny Seward ’11 earned an opportunity to spend nine months studying social enterprise abroad.
05-31-2011Athletes earn All-America honors Two Bearcat track and field athletes achieved All-America status during the NCAA Division III national competition.
05-31-2011Bearcats head to nationals Two tennis players and six track and field athletes will compete at the NCAA Division III Championships.
05-23-2011Scholarship sends students to Tanzania Isabella Guida ’12 and Carley Kwiatkowski ’13 earned a competitive national award to study abroad next year.
05-23-2011Graduate earns recognition for paper Chelsea Robinson ’10 recently had her research paper published and selected as an “outstanding example of student scholarship.”
05-20-2011Student earns Fulbright to Spain Lily Busher ’11 will teach English in Madrid through a prestigious national grant.
05-13-2011Student named Truman Scholar Erin Bloom’s award provides up to $30,000 in scholarships for students pursuing careers in public service.
05-12-2011Fulbright goes to Willamette senior Christopher Propst ’11 earned a national grant that will allow him to teach in South Korea.
05-09-2011Student named Kemper Scholar Amara Fanucci ’14 earned a national award that provides her with scholarships and internship opportunities.
05-03-2011
Out Into the Real World Student interns gain valuable political and professional experience across the street at the State Capitol.
04-28-2011Fulbright Grant goes to chemistry major Tucker Mottl ’11 heads to Spain in the fall to research the chemical ecology of lichen in Antarctica.
04-21-2011
Becoming Better Teachers The Graduate School of Education’s new Master of Education program is helping teachers improve what they do in the classroom.
04-18-2011Student earns Goldwater Scholarship Tyler Starr ’12 received a national award for his accomplishments in the sciences.
04-14-2011Art majors showcase projects The artworks of graduating seniors are on display at Willamette’s Hallie Ford Museum of Art.
04-13-2011Students prepare for lu‘au The popular, student-run event features food and dances that are authentic to Polynesian cultures.
04-06-2011Students form museum club The new club is working to build greater student involvement in Willamette’s Hallie Ford Museum of Art.
03-09-2011
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.
03-02-2011Dancers prepare for concerts The Willamette Dance Company produces two annual concerts that are choreographed and performed by students.
02-22-2011
Learning by Doing Atkinson Graduate School of Management Professor Robert Wiltbank and his students explore entrepreneurship by working as real-world angel investors.
02-10-2011Student coaches robotics team Collin Skiles ’13 is leading a group of elementary and middle school students to a state competition.
12-20-2010
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.”
11-29-2010Carson Scholars present projects A group of undergraduates recently shared the results of their summer research.
11-02-2010
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.
10-21-2010
Exploring New Passions Willamette freshmen study a broad array of topics in College Colloquium — and some take their learning a step further through research.
10-14-2010Center for Asian Studies teaches about Cambodia A survivor of genocide in Cambodia details his efforts to improve the country’s schools.
10-01-2010Students named Gilman Scholars Jill Schneeman ’12 and Hanna Connett ’11 have earned national scholarships to study abroad.
09-20-2010Internship and Volunteer Fair A diverse group of organizations invited students to discover service and job training options — and get a jump start on careers.
09-14-2010Event showcases student activities Willamette organizations offer students a path towards positive social and academic experiences.
09-13-2010
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.
09-13-2010Willamette welcomes class of 2014 The new undergraduate students are among the strongest academically in Willamette’s history.
08-27-2010
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.
08-17-2010Athlete recognized for academics Chris Platano ’10 has earned an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship and Academic All-America honors.
07-08-2010Athletes earn academic honors Two Willamette track and cross country athletes were named First Team Academic All-District by ESPN The Magazine.
06-07-2010Willamette scholars rack up honors Nine students and alumni earned ten national scholarships this spring for their academic accomplishments.
05-24-2010Student named Goldwater Scholar Charlotte Osborne ’11 earned a prestigious scholarship for students pursuing science or mathematics careers.
05-03-2010
Helping the Next Generation Ben Clanton ’10 has dedicated his research, service, classroom and volunteer activities to one goal: advocating for children.
04-29-2010
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.
04-29-2010Freshman named Kemper Scholar Keith Fakhoury ’13 was selected for the prestigious national scholarship-mentorship program.
04-28-2010Student earns Fulbright Grant Anthropology major Caitlin Casebolt ’10 will head to Germany for a year to teach English.
04-20-2010Student named Truman Scholar The award for students planning public service careers provides Hannah Harper ’11 up to $30,000 for graduate school.
04-14-2010
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.
04-05-2010
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.
04-05-2010Student awarded prestigious $250,000 fellowship Senior math and chemistry student Jeff Weber is named Hertz Fellow.
03-30-2010Dedicating the break to service Willamette students, faculty and staff are heading across the country during Spring Break for service projects.
03-17-2010
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.
03-09-2010
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.
03-02-2010
Providing a Global Perspective Willamette’s international students and those who have studied abroad share their experiences with local schoolchildren.
01-28-2010
Art in the Forest Willamette’s Zena Forest provides a laboratory for all the liberal arts, as a class of art students recently learned.
12-21-2009
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.
11-10-2009
Developing a Global View A new Willamette institute will allow students to investigate global challenges, starting with health care in Africa.
09-03-2009
Willamette Welcomes Class of 2013 The 541 new first-year students arrived on campus this week for orientation.
08-27-2009
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.
08-05-2009
Datatel Scholars Hannah Leland ’10 and Charlotte Osborne ’11 won scholarships from the Datatel Scholars Foundation.
06-16-2009
National Scholars Thirteen Willamette students and alumni received a total of 15 national fellowships and scholarships this spring.
06-04-2009
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.
06-02-2009
National Hunger Fellow Amy Johnson ’08 will spend the next year fighting poverty and hunger through a prestigious fellowship.
05-29-2009Willamette Welcomes Gates Scholars Eight 2009 Gates Millennium Scholars will attend Willamette this fall, including nearly one-third of Oregon’s recipients.
05-26-2009
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.
05-26-2009
History Scholar Alicia Maggard ’10 won two prestigious history fellowships to conduct research in Philadelphia and New York.
05-19-2009
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.
05-15-2009
Kemper Scholars Two Willamette students were selected for the scholarship-mentorship program: RoseAnn Glade ’12 and Erika Mosqueda ’12.
05-14-2009
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.
05-08-2009Student Service Featured USA Today highlighted the work of Ben Clanton ’10 in a feature on Millennials making a difference in their communities.
04-29-2009
Senior Earns Fulbright Ali Maki ’09 heads to Spain after graduation to teach English through a prestigious Fulbright Grant.
04-17-2009
Student Wins Udall Tucker Mottl ’11 received a Udall Scholarship for students interested in environmental careers.
04-13-2009
Student Receives Honor Jared Nishikawa ’10 was awarded an honorable mention for the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship.
04-08-2009
Student Athletes Score At Willamette you might meet a rower who plays brilliant cello, or a track star sprinting toward a career in medicine.
03-15-2009
'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.
03-15-2009
Native Hawaiian applies her culture and her heart to an innovative program for at-risk kids.
04-25-2003
Willamette night at the Volcanoes Hundreds of first-year students and alumni showed their Bearcat pride at Volcanoes baseball outing.
Undergraduates present research Students led classes on Student Scholarship Recognition Day as they shared their academic projects.