Prospective Studentshttp://willamette.edu/news/categories/prospective-students/index.rssWed, 18 Sep 2024 01:23:10 -0700Cascade Serverwebmaster@willamette.eduEntrepreneur is helping people stand up for themselves (literally)http://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/09/logan-heagerty.htmlLogan Heagerty BA’23 MBA’24 is a first-generation dual-degree alum whose passion for entrepreneurship lead to an award-winning lift chair invention in collaboration with his father.Wed, 18 Sep 2024 20:01:00 -0700Student LifeUndergraduateProspective StudentsStaffFacultyAlumniStudentsCampusUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/05dadc7b9e6864934992ce905a420f21Helping to shape the future of K-12 data science curriculumhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/09/colleen-smyth.htmlAs part of the DSE-K12 Launch Collective, Colleen Smyth BA’15 MS’21 strives to bring data science education to more students.Wed, 18 Sep 2024 20:01:00 -0700AcademicsSchool of Computing and Information SciencesStaffFacultyProspective StudentsAlumniStudentsCampusUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/062a78549e6864934992ce9052b3e5bcA leader and connector for Latinx, farmworker, and migrant communities in the Mid-ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Valleyhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/09/jaime-arredondo.htmlJaime Arredondo BA’05 is committed to educating, serving, and connecting the community and living out ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ’s beloved motto.Wed, 18 Sep 2024 20:01:00 -0700AcademicsUndergraduateStaffAlumniStudentsProspective StudentsFacultyCampusUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/063cfef59e6864934992ce90425b4bdfMolly Mendoza BFA’14 receives prestigious Caldecott Honor for their stunning work in a picture bookhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/09/molly-mendoza.htmlThe acclaimed illustrator, who honed their storytelling skills at PNCA, was recognized for their work in Jovita Wore Pants: The Story of a Mexican Freedom FighterWed, 18 Sep 2024 20:01:00 -0700AcademicsUndergraduateFacultyStaffStudentsAlumniProspective StudentsCampusUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/0647745c9e6864934992ce903e87f6cdStudents cultivate skills and advocate for change through summer fellowshipshttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/09/summer-fellowships.htmlWUPILP’s summer fellowships provide students with valuable experience in public interest law.Fri, 13 Sep 2024 08:01:00 -0700ServiceAcademicsLawStudentsAlumniProspective StudentsFacultyStaffFeatured StudentsUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/ec65aa5d9e6864934992ce9043c4d604ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ’s new students: thinkers, doers, and leaders poised to make an impacthttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/09/new-students.htmlºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ University kicked off a new academic year with joy and energy across its five colleges, welcoming an accomplished and innovative group of future change makers to its campuses.Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0700AcademicsMBASchool of Computing and Information SciencesLawUndergraduateStudentsFacultyProspective StudentsStaffMediaAlumniFriendsParentsCampusUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/bae438529e6864934992ce90676e64bdLauren Carlson recognized as USA Today’s Oregon Woman of the Yearhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/09/lauren-carlson.htmlºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ's Director of Health Services brings vision and drive to serve student health on the Salem campus.Thu, 05 Sep 2024 08:01:00 -0700Student LifeUndergraduateAlumniStaffStudentsProspective StudentsFacultyCampusUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/ba8cb4fe9e6864934992ce9090d59a88New ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ faculty bring expertise and excellence to the classroomhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/09/new-faculty.htmlAn impressive lineup of new faculty members — including a former public defender, an Emmy award-winning animator, a global public health advocate, and a Disney artist — will provide valuable learning opportunities for students.Thu, 05 Sep 2024 08:01:00 -0700AcademicsDistinguished FacultySchool of Computing and Information SciencesMBAUndergraduateLawStudentsFacultyProspective StudentsStaffAlumniFeatured FacultyComputer ScienceStudio ArtMusicPublic HealthEnvironmental and Earth ScienceUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/bf49271c9e6864934992ce90b7f68297Criminal Defense Clinic launches this fallhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/08/criminal-defense-clinic.htmlNew Criminal Defense Clinic aims to address Oregon’s public defender shortageFri, 30 Aug 2024 08:01:00 -0700Distinguished FacultyLawStaffStudentsFacultyAlumniProspective StudentsFeatured Facultyhttp://willamette.edu/news/a4c2532d9e6864934992ce909ea42138ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ 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, ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ’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/9566ef079e6864934992ce9069472d44ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ University builds community with pre-orientation and early semester programshttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/08/community-programs.htmlFor the incoming class of 2028, community and relationships flourish during the first days of college.Tue, 20 Aug 2024 08:01:00 -0700Student LifeUndergraduateStaffProspective StudentsStudentsFacultyAlumniCampusUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/710d7fd29e6864934992ce909caf9b6cPNCA’s graphic presence at the Paris Olympicshttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/08/olympics-pnca.htmlDanielle McCoy and Jordan Jackson bring their design expertise to the classroom and to the world stage.Fri, 09 Aug 2024 08:01:00 -0700Distinguished FacultyArtsStaffFacultyAlumniStudentsProspective StudentsFeatured FacultyPacific Northwest College of ArtUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/3822cd8d9e6864934992ce9077f8d10dºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ University honors ‘resilient’ Class of 2024http://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/05/commencement-2024.htmlNearly 500 students were honored for their accomplishments at ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ University’s annual commencement ceremonies.Wed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700AcademicsTraditionsAlumniFacultyStudentsProspective StudentsFriendsMediaStaffParentsUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/c071f96c9e6864931a3abd7f0c861871ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ 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 ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ 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/591ae0689e6864936c03c510779f0c90Determining a path forward for artificial intelligence in state governmenthttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/05/justus-eaglesmith.htmlAppointed by Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, triple alum Justus Eaglesmith BA’21, MBA/MS’23 will help inform public policy and guide the state’s future relationship with AI.Thu, 02 May 2024 08:01:00 -0700MottoCivic LifeAcademicsResearchSchool of Computing and Information SciencesMBAUndergraduateFacultyProspective StudentsStudentsStaffAlumniFeatured AlumniBA-MBAData ScienceEconomicsMBAUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/39fd5f4d9e6864936c03c510299353dfPNCA students explore the beauty of numbers at OMSI exhibitionhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/05/omsi-exhibition.htmlVisual Mathematics students took over a gallery in the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry to showcase how mathematical principles can inspire artistic works.Thu, 02 May 2024 08:01:00 -0700CollaborationAcademicsArtsProspective StudentsAlumniFacultyStaffStudentsFeatured FacultyFeatured StudentsPacific Northwest College of ArtUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/3a249af69e6864936c03c5105ca27660Professor Juwen Zhang explores Asian American folklore and current issues of identity through teaching, academic study — and podcastinghttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/05/juwen-zhang.htmlThe nationally-renowned folklorist and translator encourages us to work together to understand the racism behind much of our folklore and to re-educate ourselves.Wed, 01 May 2024 12:01:00 -0700ResearchAcademicsUndergraduateFacultyAlumniProspective StudentsStudentsStaffFeatured FacultyAsian StudiesUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/aa8aff029e6864934d6f50b7206947e7ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ students win big at international collegiate business competitionhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/05/business-sim.htmlThe undergraduate team won Best Presentation Award, Runner-up in Documents, and Runner-up in Overall Performance with their simulated company Bearcat Health at the annual competition.Wed, 01 May 2024 12:01:00 -0700AcademicsUndergraduateStaffAlumniFacultyProspective StudentsStudentsFeatured StudentsBusinessUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/3a83a1eb9e6864936c03c5108b2720d2Art 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/30a270ae9e6864936c03c5102406bbd5ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ students showcase scholarly excellence and creativityhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/04/ssrd-focus-week.htmlDuring Student Scholarship Recognition Day and Focus Week, students presented research, exhibited thesis projects, and celebrated a community of scholarship.Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:01:00 -0700AcademicsResearchUndergraduateStudentsParentsAlumniMediaFacultyProspective StudentsFriendsStaffFeatured EventsUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/ee289ff19e6864936c03c510700c2e3c