Friendshttp://willamette.edu/news/categories/friends/index.rssWed, 18 Sep 2024 01:23:10 -0700Cascade Serverwebmaster@willamette.eduWillamette’s new students: thinkers, doers, and leaders poised to make an impacthttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/09/new-students.htmlʮ² 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/bae438529e6864934992ce90676e64bdWillamette University honors ‘resilient’ Class of 2024http://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/05/commencement-2024.htmlNearly 500 students were honored for their accomplishments at ʮ²’s annual commencement ceremonies.Wed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700AcademicsTraditionsAlumniFacultyStudentsProspective StudentsFriendsMediaStaffParentsUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/c071f96c9e6864931a3abd7f0c861871Art 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/30a270ae9e6864936c03c5102406bbd5Willamette 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/ee289ff19e6864936c03c510700c2e3cArtist Demian DinéYazhi´ BFA’14 reimagines the future in piece selected for the 2024 Whitney Biennialhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/04/demian-dineyazhi.htmlThe PNCA grad received awards for their thesis, Bury My Art At Wounded Knee: Blood and Guts in the Art School Industrial Complex, and a decade later continues to create challenging pieces with a global reach.Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:01:00 -0700ArtsStaffAlumniMediaProspective StudentsStudentsFriendsFacultyParentsIn the MediaFeatured AlumniUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/f2947a0a9e6864936c03c510b00b1874Karol Orozco MBA’22, MS’23 pairs business and data skills with people-centered values to lead TriMet to a more just futurehttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/04/karol-orozco.htmlA community leader, immigrant, and mother of two, Orozco uses her two degrees to bolster her professional aspirations.Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:01:00 -0700Dual Degree ProgramsSchool of Computing and Information SciencesMBAFriendsFacultyParentsAlumniProspective StudentsStaffStudentsMediaFeatured AlumniMBAData ScienceUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/f2a419869e6864936c03c5103ee677c2Career Development Office helps Elana Greenberg BA’21, MS’22 land her dream job at Hewlett Packardhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/04/elana-greenberg.htmlAfter earning two degrees from Willamette, Greenberg consulted with Career Development to help her find job search success post-pandemic.Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:01:00 -0700Dual Degree ProgramsUndergraduateSchool of Computing and Information SciencesStudentsParentsFriendsFacultyAlumniStaffProspective StudentsMediaFeatured AlumniWomen’s and Gender StudiesData ScienceUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/f2bfa4289e6864936c03c510e9087b56Anelise 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/ab092c5b9e6864934d6f50b7a31d2127Remembering Jerry E. Hudson, ʮ²’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 Willamette, 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/a5dc64c09e6864934d6f50b7381fb39cInterdisciplinary research project serves at the intersection of public health and environmental sciencehttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/04/public-health-research.htmlA contract with Marion and Polk Counties’ Health Departments brings together students and faculty to address environmental health hazards through civic-engaged learning.Thu, 04 Apr 2024 09:01:00 -0700CollaborationResearchDistinguished FacultyUndergraduateStudentsFriendsProspective StudentsFacultyStaffMediaAlumniParentsFeatured FacultyFeatured StudentsPublic HealthEnvironmental and Earth ScienceUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/a09fd2309e6864934d6f50b72b8bd9e5Empowered by a dual degree, Gianna Marchese BA’22, MBA’23 lands an impressive role at Warner Bros.http://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/04/gianna-marchese.htmlWhile many in Hollywood are still recovering from pandemic-era closures and setbacks from the summer of strikes, Marchese landed a job promoting big-name films.Wed, 03 Apr 2024 12:01:00 -0700Dual Degree ProgramsMBAFriendsParentsStudentsMediaProspective StudentsAlumniStaffFacultyFeatured StudentsMBAUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/a50f81599e6864934d6f50b70882532fHenry Dalton BS’24 creates Willamette’s Fungi Project while studying the species’ possibilities for the futurehttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/04/henry-dalton.htmlHenry Dalton BS’24 pioneers the Willamette Fungi Project, exploring the potential of fungi for medicine. His approach showcases the world of mycology. Tue, 02 Apr 2024 12:01:00 -0700ResearchUndergraduateMediaAlumniParentsFacultyFriendsStudentsStaffProspective StudentsFeatured StudentsData ScienceComputer ScienceUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/9ab56c039e6864934d6f50b7e17b111aColloquium Students Examine Tech’s Effects on Gen Z | Newshttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/03/colloquium-gen-z.htmlThe students turned research into websites, podcasts, posters, and more to help others reduce screen time and find answers to mental health challenges.Fri, 29 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0700Student LifeUndergraduateProspective StudentsAlumniFacultyStudentsFriendsParentsMediaStaffFeatured StudentsExercise ScienceUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/5e495c6a9e6864934d6f50b7ef456806Farm Club grows food for the Willamette community and volunteers for local organizationshttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/03/farm-club.htmlHidden across the Salem campus, you might stumble upon kale, corn, green beans and more. The student-grown fruits and vegetables nourish the campus and help feed the Salem community.Wed, 20 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0700Student LifeUndergraduateFacultyFriendsStaffStudentsAlumniProspective StudentsParentsMediaFeatured StudentsUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/5e2419159e6864934d6f50b7ebf0801dChamber 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/5756469c9e6864934d6f50b7bcfeaebaStudent cancer research takes top prizes from doubleheader conferenceshttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/03/bioengineering.htmlChemistry students spend their summers learning how to conduct innovative research while developing impressive research presentation skills.Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0700ResearchUndergraduateParentsMediaProspective StudentsStudentsStaffAlumniFacultyFriendsFeatured StudentsChemistryUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/350196639e6864934d6f50b7b9d6b701Student-designed Willamette Week Dessert Issue takes the cakehttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/03/willamette-week-2024.html“This town takes its sweet tooth seriously,” writes the publication, and PNCA students helped reflect Portland’s sweet side in the layout and illustrations for the magazine.Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0700ArtsMediaParentsStaffFriendsAlumniProspective StudentsStudentsFacultyFeatured AlumniFeatured StudentsPacific Northwest College of ArtUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/350ad5929e6864934d6f50b747296d29Supporting and valuing women in tech: Five questions with Assistant Professor of Data Science Kristen Gorehttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/03/kristen-gore-five-questions.htmlAssistant Professor of Data Science Kristen Gore discusses gender inequities in technology fields and what can be done to address them.Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0700Distinguished FacultySchool of Computing and Information SciencesFacultyParentsStaffFriendsMediaStudentsProspective StudentsAlumniFeatured FacultyData ScienceComputer ScienceUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/3dfceaa69e6864934d6f50b7451045b5R. Stranger MFA’24 combines creative writing and visual arts in their multimedia approach to arthttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/02/r-stranger.htmlR. Stranger’s multi-disciplinary, hyper-collaborative work showcases various mediums and has flourished in PNCA’s low-residency creative writing program.Thu, 15 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0800ArtsFacultyMediaParentsProspective StudentsStaffAlumniStudentsFriendsFeatured AlumniPacific Northwest College of ArtUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/adc6d9c19e6864931c27e0a934b4cf13