News Releaseshttp://willamette.edu/news/categories/news-releases/index.rssTue, 17 Sep 2024 01:22:04 -0700Cascade Serverwebmaster@willamette.eduӶƵ University unveils new Graduate & Professional Center in the heart of Portlandhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/08/gpc-opening.htmlLocated two blocks away from its Pacific Northwest College of Art, ӶƵ’s Graduate & Professional Center will host top-rated programs in management, computing, data science, and more.Thu, 29 Aug 2024 08:01:00 -0700Dual Degree ProgramsCollaborationAcademicsMBASchool of Computing and Information SciencesStaffProspective StudentsFacultyAlumniStudentsNews ReleasesCampusPacific Northwest College of ArtUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/9566ef079e6864934992ce9069472d44ӶƵ University expands its footprint in Portland’s Pearl District to support growth in its graduate and professional programshttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/05/ecotrust-portland.htmlThe Ecotrust building, renowned for its sustainability-focused design and commitment to community engagement, will now serve as a nexus for ӶƵ University's Portland-based graduate and professional programs.Wed, 08 May 2024 08:01:00 -0700AcademicsLawSchool of Computing and Information SciencesMBAUndergraduateStaffFacultyProspective StudentsStudentsAlumniNews ReleasesData SciencePacific Northwest College of ArtComputer ScienceUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/591ae0689e6864936c03c510779f0c90Art and design powerhouse PNCA breathes life into First Thursday eventshttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/04/first-thursday-end.htmlPNCA, the Pacific Northwest's leading art and design school, invites the public to join special programming to close out its First Thursdays participation with its final event of the season on May 2.Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700ArtsStaffProspective StudentsMediaFacultyStudentsFriendsParentsAlumniNews ReleasesPacific Northwest College of ArtUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/30a270ae9e6864936c03c5102406bbd5Remembering Jerry E. Hudson, ӶƵ University’s 18th Presidenthttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/04/jerry-hudson-memorial.htmlDuring his 17-year tenure, Hudson spearheaded an era of growth and modernization at ӶƵ, making his presidency one of the most impactful in the school's history.Thu, 04 Apr 2024 11:01:00 -0700MottoStudentsStaffFriendsAlumniParentsMediaFacultyProspective StudentsNews ReleasesUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/a5dc64c09e6864934d6f50b7381fb39cChamber Choir brings the power of music on tour in Marchhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/03/choir-tour.htmlOn their first tour in five years, students will connect with alums, high schoolers, and community members as they travel the Pacific Northwest.Tue, 19 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0700ArtsUndergraduateStaffFacultyFriendsMediaParentsAlumniStudentsProspective StudentsNews ReleasesMusicUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/5756469c9e6864934d6f50b7bcfeaebaFortune names ӶƵ on ‘Best Master’s in Data Science Programs in 2024’ listhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/02/data-science-fortune.htmlOnce again, ӶƵ University’s Masters in Data Science program was the only program in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest to make the cut.Thu, 15 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0800AcademicsSchool of Computing and Information SciencesMediaParentsStudentsAlumniFriendsProspective StudentsFacultyStaffNews ReleasesData ScienceUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/add2f64b9e6864931c27e0a9b75a8655ӶƵ University among top liberal arts colleges on U.S. News and World Report’s ‘best college’ listhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2023/10/us-news-2023.htmlThe university was named one of the top three liberal arts colleges in the Pacific Northwest for the fifth year in a row and excelled in “social mobility” and “best value” categories.Fri, 13 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0700DiversityCivic LifeMottoUndergraduateStaffProspective StudentsAlumniFacultyFriendsStudentsMediaParentsCampusFeatured EventsUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/1aba6b4b9e6864933bc78f86aa8cf8e7ӶƵ recognized for “hands-on educational experiences” on Forbes’ top colleges listhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2023/10/forbes-2023.htmlThe list evaluated 500 American colleges and universities on graduation rates, graduate salaries and educational outcomes.Fri, 13 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0700AcademicsStudentsStaffMediaParentsAlumniFriendsProspective StudentsFacultyNews ReleasesUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/1b21556e9e6864933bc78f86844f63ccPNCA supports the revitalization of Portland’s North Park Blocks through art and community with expanded First Thursdayshttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2023/10/first-thursdays.htmlThrough new collaborations across the North Park Blocks, PNCA returns as the “front porch” for Portland’s art scene with an expanded First Thursdays.Tue, 03 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0700ArtsCollaborationParentsProspective StudentsFriendsAlumniFacultyStudentsMediaStaffNews ReleasesPacific Northwest College of ArtUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/f1e9c2ed9e6864933bc78f86028c231eӶƵ University community comes together to achieve record-breaking fundraising yearhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2023/09/fundraising-results-2023.htmlӶƵ raised more than $27 million in commitments — the majority of which were in support of scholarships — beating the previous record from 2007.Thu, 28 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0700MottoProspective StudentsParentsStudentsFacultyStaffFriendsAlumniMediaNews ReleasesUniversity CommunicationsAdvancementhttp://willamette.edu/news/d8c68b8b9e6864933bc78f860dd0ffa6ӶƵ MBA ranked the #1 B-school in Oregon by Bloomberg Businessweekhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2023/09/bloomberg-mba-2023.htmlThe Atkinson Graduate School of Management was the only MBA program in Oregon and one of two in the Pacific Northwest that made Bloomberg’s Best B-School list.Wed, 20 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0700AcademicsMBAAlumniProspective StudentsNews ReleasesMBAUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/b3a6a24d9e68649358f9f3987a18365aFiske Guide names ӶƵ as one of the best colleges for 2023http://willamette.edu/news/library/2022/07/fiske-guide-2023.htmlThe university is included once again in the popular college guide. Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0700ResearchCivic LifeAcademicsDistinguished FacultyStudent LifeTraditionsHomepageProspective Studentshttp://willamette.edu/news/4164d1e99e6864934a523ad1082b08e0Farewell to Lee Kellyhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2022/03/lee-kelly.html“Oregon’s Sculptor”, Lee Kelly BFA ‘59, passed away on March 28, 2022, at age 89.Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0700Story Centerhttp://willamette.edu/news/dcec5be99e686493002800823724730eFarewell to Gerry Frankhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2022/03/gerry-frank.htmlGerald “Gerry” Frank passed away on March 13, 2022, at age 97. He was one of the longest-serving trustees on ӶƵ’s board.Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0700Homepagehttp://willamette.edu/news/891482389e68649303a5225b2ea2b119New Health Law Certificate Program offered at ӶƵ Lawhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2021/08/new-health-law-cert.htmlThe Health Law Certificate is the sixth certificate to be added by the College of Law and will focus on preparing law students for the evolving legal issues in the health care field. Wed, 04 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0700LawHomepageNews Releaseshttp://willamette.edu/news/1319f8869e6864936377085f321ea801Social Justice and Equity Law Journal publishes first issuehttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2018/01/sjelj-publishes.htmlStudents formed the journal in fall 2016 to contribute to society’s understanding of legal and policy issues concerning topics such as race, class, gender and sexuality.Wed, 31 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0800LawNews ReleasesFeatured StudentsBA-JD3+3 LawJD-MBAPre-lawMasters in LawLLMhttp://willamette.edu/news/4e3868c19e68648f753fa6240b6e2cf4ӶƵ Law named to pre-Law Magazine’s Most Diverse law school listhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2017/01/prelaw-most-diverse-award.htmlӶƵ was one of 60 schools on the list and the only Oregon school recognized.Fri, 20 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0800LawNews ReleasesIn the MediaPre-law3+3 LawMasters in LawLLMJD-MBABA-JDhttp://willamette.edu/news/bcba80a29e68648f296707a91aa348b1ӶƵ to add women’s lacrossehttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2016/12/lacrosse-announcement.htmlPlans include a club team in 2017–18 and a varsity team in 2018–19.Fri, 09 Dec 2016 08:00:00 -0800Student LifeHomepageUndergraduateBearcat BulletinStory CenterMediaNews ReleasesAthleticshttp://willamette.edu/news/bb8162699e68648f296707a9f1a8f232Alicia LeDuc chosen as winner of Don Turner Moot Court Competitionhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2016/11/don-turner-mootcourt-competition-winners.htmlParticipants in the Don Turner Moot Court Competition finished their arguments and the winner was chosen on Nov. 10.Wed, 16 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0800LawFeatured StudentsNews Releases3+3 LawLLMPre-lawJD-MBAMasters in LawBA-JDhttp://willamette.edu/news/64083b549e68648f296707a92467da99Overture: Music Inspired by Shakespearehttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2016/10/overture-shakespeare-music.htmlA full symphony, choral ensemble and pair of pianists from ӶƵ University will present a musical event inspired by Shakespeare.Tue, 18 Oct 2016 01:00:00 -0700News Releaseshttp://willamette.edu/news/d85fd0a29e68648f58294c06fd717bdd