Students cultivate skills and advocate for change through summer fellowships
09.13.2024 | Jessica RotterWUPILP鈥檚 summer fellowships provide students with valuable experience in public interest law.
WUPILP鈥檚 summer fellowships provide students with valuable experience in public interest law.
Visual Mathematics students took over a gallery in the Oregon Museum of 快活视频 and Industry to showcase how mathematical principles can inspire artistic works.
The 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.
A contract with Marion and Polk Counties鈥 Health Departments brings together students and faculty to address environmental health hazards through civic-engaged learning.
While 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.
Henry Dalton BS鈥24 pioneers the Willamette Fungi Project, exploring the potential of fungi for medicine. His approach showcases the world of mycology.
The students turned research into websites, podcasts, posters, and more to help others reduce screen time and find answers to mental health challenges.
Hidden 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.
Chemistry students spend their summers learning how to conduct innovative research while developing impressive research presentation skills.
鈥淭his town takes its sweet tooth seriously,鈥 writes the publication, and PNCA students helped reflect Portland鈥檚 sweet side in the layout and illustrations for the magazine.
An interdisciplinary summer research project gave Shouvik Ahmed Antu BS鈥26 the chance to work with faculty to explore how ChatGPT can empower innovative research and learning.
The artist and curator focuses on public engagement in all of his work, which visitors had a chance to experience in two graduate student exhibits.
Students found creative freedom and professional experience during another year of the partnership with Argyle Winery.
When the opportunity arose for Terry Sherman BA'25 to pursue a summer internship at Center 50+, he knew immediately that it would be a great fit.
Now working in The Hartford鈥檚 iLab, Nina Hernandez developed her passion for data science with the guidance of professors, community, and campus resources.
Willamette University students contribute to community projects like Give!Guide redesign & Blanchet House displays, blending creativity with social impact
PNCA's Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing offers many diverse writing forms, mentorship, and flexible scheduling for aspiring authors and writers.
Billie Henderson 鈥24 shares her journey in Ken Burns鈥 documentary, 鈥淗iding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness.鈥 She aims to destigmatize mental health.
With 91 registered student organizations available this year, it鈥檚 harder to find something you鈥檙e not interested in.
Students formed the journal in fall 2016 to contribute to society鈥檚 understanding of legal and policy issues concerning topics such as race, class, gender and sexuality.
The Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation (OWLS) awarded Willamette Law 3L Traci McDowall an Armonica Grant at a luncheon near the end of November.
Following the fourth night of competition last week, the judges recognized third-year law students Autumn Mills and Conor McCahill as the winners of the annual Don Turner Moot Court Competition.
Five Willamette Law students represented the school in great fashion last weekend at the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) Convention.
Willamette Law Prof. Paul Diller recently submitted an amicus curiae brief to the Supreme Court for the case Gill v. Whitford, which was argued Oct. 3.
There were runoff elections for the 3L secretary/treasurer, 1L president and second vice president of SBA, but by Sept. 26, the votes were finalized.
Samantha Klausen JD鈥20 attended the Salem City Council meeting Monday to speak out against the proposed sit-lie ordinance.
From her room in South Korea, Emily Dougherty types out an email describing her experiences in the JD/MBA program at Willamette University. A third-year student in the four-year program, Dougherty relishes the time when she can do what she loves best 鈥 traveling.
Third-year Willamette JD/MBA student Andy Blevins nominated a fellow student for the Student Leadership Award given by the National LGBT Bar Association. That student didn鈥檛 win, but Blevins was named the first runner-up.
Willamette Law welcomes its most diverse class yet, with more female students and a higher LSAT profile. The cohort boasts many varied backgrounds.
After spending 15 years as the wife of a military officer and building a resume with a list of varied jobs, Jennifer Trundy started law school at age 48.
Jackie Sandmeyer works full-time and goes to law school, dedicating most days to the LGBTQ community and constantly striving to find ways to give back.
Willamette Law named Salem attorney Jennifer Brown its Mentor of the Year at a reception April 5.
Salem-Keizer high school students learned about the legal process and argued a mock case before an Oregon Court of Appeals judge.
The public interest law project serves a dual purpose: train tomorrow's lawyers and serve the community.
Like a snowboarding course, first-year law student April Stone's path to Willamette has been a winding and sometimes difficult path.
The Willamette Law Review held its annual Law Symposium February 3, highlighting the topic 鈥淓quity in Health Law.鈥
Third-year Willamette Law students Gaby Perez-Mendoza and Bailey Moody each received $1000 Armonica Grants from the Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation on Nov. 4.
Participants in the Don Turner Moot Court Competition finished their arguments and the winner was chosen on Nov. 10.
Veteran and Willamette Law/MBA student Andy Blevins re-arms himself with tools to change the armed forces community.
This year鈥檚 extraordinary presidential election has made voters across the country anxious and angry. At Willamette, professors and classes help students navigate through the confusion and understand why their informed vote is important.
Food Recovery Network travels to Molalla, Oregon, to collect hundreds of pounds of apples.
Willamette University College of Law hosted the annual National Appellate Advocacy Competition last week, where students argued a criminal matter in front of judges.
Willamette Law鈥檚 Student Bar Association held elections this week and elected new officers for each class.
The College of Law's Bruce Spaulding Trial Competition concluded with Lauren Barnes and Stacey Gibbons as winners. Learn about this event at Willamette Law.
Willamette law professor Caroline Davidson discusses how rape trials have changed in the 38 years since the landmark spouse rape case in 1978.
Law Professor Symeon Symeonides is one of only six American law professors chosen to teach the general course at The Hague Academy of International Law.
An unusual class takes Willamette students inside prison walls to discover a new perspective on crime and punishment.
As the student speaker at Commencement 2016, Anelise Zimmer 鈥16 drew on her Willamette experiences and urged her fellow new graduates to find the courage to climb life鈥檚 mountains.
Willamette University College of Law and Portland State University are launching a new 3+3 Program.
The average age of a law student is 26, but this year we have four entering students under the age of 21.
Third-year law students Bailey Moody and Jessica Cavallero each received a 2016 Bill and Ann Shepherd Legal Scholarship for $6,500.
Willamette鈥檚 liberal arts approach creates opportunities for Jessica Weiss 鈥18.
Andrew Lum 鈥16 pairs his passion for athletics with academics and service.
Joshua Reams L'16 sheds light on important issues around elder law.
Madison Hall 鈥16 explores music and a new-found love of opera.
Lettajoe Gallup '15 MBA'16 uses her dual-degree to jump-start her career.
Students will explore ideas from classical to contemporary, at home and abroad.
Olivia Mancl 鈥17 earns accolades on the track and in the classroom.
Judges impressed by advocacy skills of a team of Willamette law students
By exploring new pursuits, Mark Andreoni 鈥16 discovers his calling
Taneesh Sra 鈥16, MBA '17, an economics major at Willamette, balances academics, athletics, and leadership roles to graduate early with a BA/MBA dual degree.
Maya Kaup 鈥17 overcomes her aversion to the spotlight to champion important causes.
Meet Rushen, the competitive speed skater. With customized skates, aerodynamic clothing, and a trusty helmet, she races towards her goal of first place.