Academicshttp://willamette.edu/news/categories/academics/index.rssWed, 18 Sep 2024 01:23:10 -0700Cascade Serverwebmaster@willamette.eduHelping 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-Willamette 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 Willamette’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/ec65aa5d9e6864934992ce9043c4d604Willamette’s new students: thinkers, doers, and leaders poised to make an impacthttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/09/new-students.htmlÐÓÊ®°Ëвè·ÖÏí 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/bae438529e6864934992ce90676e64bdNew Willamette 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/bf49271c9e6864934992ce90b7f68297ÐÓÊ®°Ëвè·ÖÏí 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, Willamette’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/9566ef079e6864934992ce9069472d44Willamette University honors ‘resilient’ Class of 2024http://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/05/commencement-2024.htmlNearly 500 students were honored for their accomplishments at ÐÓÊ®°Ëвè·ÖÏí’s annual commencement ceremonies.Wed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700AcademicsTraditionsAlumniFacultyStudentsProspective StudentsFriendsMediaStaffParentsUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/c071f96c9e6864931a3abd7f0c861871ÐÓÊ®°Ëвè·ÖÏí 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 ÐÓÊ®°Ëвè·ÖÏí'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/aa8aff029e6864934d6f50b7206947e7Willamette 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/3a83a1eb9e6864936c03c5108b2720d2Willamette 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/ee289ff19e6864936c03c510700c2e3cAnelise Zimmer BA’16 plays an important role in protecting coastal ecosystems in her position with the Pew Charitable Trustshttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/04/anelise-zimmer.htmlZimmer focuses on coastal wetlands and helping international players address climate change.Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:01:00 -0700ResearchAcademicsUndergraduateStudentsMediaAlumniFacultyParentsProspective StudentsFriendsStaffFeatured AlumniEnvironmental and Earth ScienceUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/aa7f44d29e6864934d6f50b7dd5530fcEnvironmental Science major spends a summer in the Harvard Foresthttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/04/isabella-stone.htmlAn active member of the Growing Oaks Team, Isabella Stone BS’24 has a special place in her heart for preserving the nation’s forests.Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:01:00 -0700ResearchAcademicsUndergraduateMediaStudentsAlumniFriendsFacultyStaffProspective StudentsParentsFeatured AlumniEnvironmental and Earth ScienceUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/ab092c5b9e6864934d6f50b7a31d2127Fortune names Willamette on ‘Best Master’s in Data Science Programs in 2024’ listhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/02/data-science-fortune.htmlOnce again, ÐÓÊ®°Ëвè·ÖÏí’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/add2f64b9e6864931c27e0a9b75a8655Collaborative research project examines how AI shapes educationhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/02/shouvik-ahmed-antu.htmlAn interdisciplinary summer research project gave Shouvik Ahmed Antu BS’26 the chance to work with faculty to explore how ChatGPT can empower innovative research and learning.Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0800ResearchAcademicsUndergraduateStaffFacultyAlumniProspective StudentsFriendsParentsMediaStudentsFeatured StudentsFeatured FacultyComputer ScienceData ScienceUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/6658a02e9e6864932909dad3e571da7dConor Foley BA’12 uses his international public health knowledge to help local youthhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/01/conor-foley.htmlWorking at the Marion County Health and Human Services, Foley focuses on preventing tobacco addiction among vulnerable youth populations.Wed, 17 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0800AcademicsMottoServiceUndergraduateStudentsMediaFacultyStaffAlumniParentsProspective StudentsFriendsFeatured AlumniPublic HealthAnthropologyUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/f4e818e69e6864932909dad36f5d0e02Three new Art of Sparkling wine labels showcase PNCA talenthttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/01/pnca-argyle.htmlStudents found creative freedom and professional experience during another year of the partnership with Argyle Winery.Wed, 17 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0800AcademicsArtsUndergraduateParentsAlumniStaffStudentsMediaProspective StudentsFacultyFriendsFeatured StudentsPacific Northwest College of ArtUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/199c37cd9e6864932909dad3a50cef30