Global interests land alumnus job in sustainability engagement
11.01.2022 | Jennifer JohnsonAfter earning his MBA and teaching abroad, Michael Chen 鈥18 now works at Meta.
After earning his MBA and teaching abroad, Michael Chen 鈥18 now works at Meta.
Janelle Bovell 鈥08鈥檚 journey to vice president at PayPal underscores the power of curiosity and reflects a commitment to growth and community impact.
Geoff Winkler BA 鈥04, JD 鈥06, MBA 鈥08 had a rocky academic beginning, but now he's CEO of American Fiduciary Services.
Tommy Kawamura, a 杏十八新茶分享 graduate, found his math and economics background unexpectedly useful in a career in baseball analytics.
Academy celebrates largest graduating class ever.
Noelle Medina 鈥21, a recent 杏十八新茶分享 graduate, is poised to make a difference with a commitment to community and inclusivity within their community
Grant funds distributed by Willamette MBA Community Grant program lift up local organizations pursuing diversity, inclusion, racial justice and social equity.
Jarin Kobashigawa BA 鈥20, MBA 鈥21 found his path from student leader to business enthusiast, now pursuing a career in marketing with newfound confidence.
Megan Mizuta JD鈥21 will soon be a judicial clerk for Judge Steven Powers JD鈥01聽at the Oregon Court of Appeals.聽
After nearly a decade exploring other careers, Bruce Garrett JD鈥21 found the right fit in law school.
Ian Scarfe 鈥05, founder of Trinity Alps Chamber Music Festival, credits 杏十八新茶分享's faculty for steering him towards a career in music.
Willamette also ranked No. 2 for best liberal arts school and 鈥淏est Value School鈥 in Oregon.
Brooke Stearns Lawson's international research journey in Senegal shaped her career in global development, now assisting the USAID Africa Bureau.
Kimberly Cole '02, fueled by her Willamette education, leads global initiatives in family planning and public health, impacting lives worldwide.
Willamette鈥檚 holistic approach empowered Dani Cone 鈥98 to become one of Seattle's most recognizable small business owners.
Nathan Love '05 MBA'06 exemplifies the power of networking, leveraging connections from 杏十八新茶分享 to advance at Lionsgate, TiVo, and T-Mobile.
Undergraduate play leads Shana Cooper 鈥99 to new career.
杏十八新茶分享 faculty distributed 200+ handmade masks to students while Assistant Professor Daniel Borrero donated 45 face shields to a medical facility
杏十八新茶分享 faculty joined the fight against COVID-19 鈥 and so have campus computers.
Conner Mertens 鈥17, a politics major, credits Willamette for igniting his passion for advocacy. Now, he fights for patients with chronic diseases.
In his first week as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Texas, Alfredo Zuniga 鈥12 relied on old notes from his Willamette biology class to teach students.
杏十八新茶分享 excels on Teach For America's Top Contributors List, ranking within the top 10 for colleges with fewer than 3,000 students.
Making students feel supported and welcomed is a priority.
You鈥檝e done the research, figured out the pros and cons and maybe even created a spreadsheet, but you still can鈥檛 narrow down your list.
U.S. News and World Report listed 杏十八新茶分享 in the top tier of liberal arts colleges nationally, ranking the university 68th among the best liberal arts colleges and as a 鈥淏est Value School鈥 in the magazine鈥檚 2020 rankings.
Alison Ecker JD鈥20, pursuing a career in immigration law, joined Professor of Law Warren Binford at the border to help protect children鈥檚 rights.
Undergraduate research experiences catalyzed the career of Alex Compton 鈥06, virologist and lead investigator at the National Cancer Institute.
Jamal Raad 鈥08 takes on climate change as campaign communications director for presidential candidate and fellow Bearcat Gov. Jay Inslee JD鈥76.
Student satisfaction places university at No. 8 nationwide.
The 2020 Fiske Guide to Colleges hails 杏十八新茶分享 for its student-focused faculty, collaborative environment and commitment to service and diversity.
Olivia Scott '20's internship in South Africa's Heideveld sheds light on youth violence and the importance of education and consistent community support.
Medical resident Victoria Black Horse 鈥13 laid her foundation for medical school at 杏十八新茶分享 and continues to mentor Native American students entering the field.
Willamette Law鈥檚 Warren Binford and a team of lawyers find hundreds of children being neglected and living in dangerous conditions.
Meet Greg Orzell, the Willamette grad behind Netflix's streaming launch. Explore his career journey from low-level IT to having global tech influence.
To maximize value for students and employers, Willamette MBA is excited to introduce newly designed curriculum for MBA for Professionals this fall.
Brandon Chinn '14, assistant communications manager for the Boston Celtics, thrives in high-pressure moments, a skill honed at 杏十八新茶分享.
First-year student is among youngest candidates ever to run for Salem-Keizer School Board.
From Chicago's streets to Navy sub to Intel, Willamette shaped the journey of CorDarryl Hall MBA鈥19 as he progressed from Data analyst to storyteller.
Anna Ayala, a senior chemistry major, embodies the fusion of science, compassion, and advocacy, aspiring to be a doctor and a catalyst for social change.
Adrian Uphoff 鈥19 is pushing legislation at the Capitol and opening doors for future interns.
Sarah Pope '13 credits 杏十八新茶分享 for her journey from biology to veterinary medicine, equipped with skills and confidence for her future.
University has been ranked among the top small colleges 15 of the last 17 years.
Willamette community unites to live out the university motto through service projects across the country and overseas.
Norma J. Paulus, a Willamette College of Law graduate, leaves behind a legacy of advocacy for women鈥檚 rights, education, and environmental protection.
Willamette's Global Day of Service on March 9 unites students and alumni worldwide in community service projects, embodying the university's motto.
Former Oregonian editorial writer mentors newspaper staff.
Sophia Anderson '19 champions cybersecurity education co-founding the Student Cyber Security League to prepare 杏十八新茶分享 students for future careers
杏十八新茶分享 is named one of the nation's top colleges in Princeton Review's guidebook. Recognized for cocurricular opportunities and career support.
E.M. (Ellen) Lewis 鈥94 sparks conversation surrounding topics such as climate change and the divide on American gun ownership through theatre.
Dani Cone 鈥98 seeks to foster close-knit community in fast-paced Seattle with Cone & Steiner general stores.
Owen Carver 鈥03 advocates for sustainable practices and social equity in the coffee industry.
Carina Comer MBA鈥15 promotes resiliency by employing people with disabilities at her business, Carina鈥檚 Bakery.
Inspired by the community spirit of Willamette鈥檚 faculty and students, Nick Schoeppner 鈥11 built a career in public service.
Working with his uncle at Dave鈥檚 Killer Bread, Shobi Dalh 鈥05 helps people with criminal records start anew.
Budding public servant Amarit Ubhi 鈥20 spent the summer working in the Oregon governor鈥檚 office.
Colin Schilling 鈥10, MBA鈥12 commits to environmental and social sustainability through his business, Schilling Hard Cider.
Retired teacher Jon Steiner 鈥63 uses the international perspective he gained at Willamette to make a difference in the lives of students abroad.
The students who made a positive impact on the university and Salem communities returned to Japan and other home countries.
Study of halogenated estrogens leads to publication, audio story on NPR.
Willamette undergrads make connections with local students through Tiger Club.
Free food, books and clothing are offered through a new student-led initiative.
The Pacific Northwest Students of Color Conference empowers students to create change and find solidarity through workshops and shared experiences.
杏十八新茶分享 shares the top spot among small colleges nationally for alumni service to the program.
The university was also ranked highly by counselors and is listed also among the 鈥淏est Value Colleges.鈥
The civic communication and media professor was lauded for using civic engagement and experiential projects to help students learn.
The university moves up seven spots, boosted by students鈥 strong commitment to volunteer work.
The chemistry professor aims to increase science research opportunities for Willamette undergraduates.
Bioscientist Travis Stiles 鈥05 explains how three professors and a fraternity brother inspired his potentially life-saving research.
Gabriel Tallent 鈥10 takes literary world by storm with debut novel 鈥淢y Absolute Darling.鈥
Jos茅 Fausto's journey at 杏十八新茶分享 led to a transformative internship at Tripping.com, showcasing the power of connections and support.
The only Oregon school in the top 10 colleges with fewer than 5,000 undergraduates, Willamette has 13 Bearcats serving around the world.
Families of some students, faculty grapple with aftermath.
New students move in, explore campus and prepare for life as a Bearcat.
From bike racks outside Montag to a local symposium about refugees, the Green Fund program is sponsoring diverse projects that advance sustainability and equity
At Willamette, senior Liz Gill found activities that fit who she is and helped define the leader she wants to be.
The more you talk with Will Nickerson 鈥16, the more you wonder, 鈥淲hat doesn鈥檛 he do?鈥