Mottohttp://willamette.edu/news/categories/motto/index.rssWed, 18 Sep 2024 01:23:10 -0700Cascade Serverwebmaster@willamette.eduDetermining 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 LifeƵResearchSchool of Computing and Information ƵsMBAUndergraduateFacultyProspective StudentsStudentsStaffAlumniFeatured AlumniBA-MBAData ƵEconomicsMBAUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/39fd5f4d9e6864936c03c510299353dfRemembering Jerry E. Hudson, Willamette University’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/a5dc64c09e6864934d6f50b7381fb39cAkilah Deernose BA’04 breaks down barriers as Executive Director of the Montana ACLUhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/02/akilah-deernose.htmlThrough her leadership of the human rights organization, the politics major is pursuing her life’s mission: to care for others in the ways she was cared for at Willamette.Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0800ServiceCivic LifeMottoUndergraduateMediaStaffFacultyProspective StudentsFriendsAlumniStudentsParentsFeatured AlumniPoliticsUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/aa09dccb9e6864931c27e0a9e800969bConor 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 -0800ƵMottoServiceUndergraduateStudentsMediaFacultyStaffAlumniParentsProspective StudentsFriendsFeatured AlumniPublic HealthAnthropologyUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/f4e818e69e6864932909dad36f5d0e02Nels Swenson BA’98, MBA’99 advocates for others and promotes inclusion in engineeringhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/01/nels-swenson.htmlNels Swenson, a Willamette University alum, received the Rodney D. Chipp Award for mentoring women engineers. Learn about his advocacy for women in STEM.Wed, 17 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0800MottoMBAFacultyAlumniProspective StudentsMediaFriendsStudentsStaffParentsFeatured AlumniBA-MBAMBA3+2 ManagementUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/197fa1e09e6864932909dad3441da53cTerry Sherman BA’25 strives to be a force for good on and off the courthttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2023/11/terry-sherman.htmlWhen 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. Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0700MottoCivic LifeStudent LifeServiceUndergraduateFriendsStaffFacultyParentsProspective StudentsAlumniStudentsMediaFeatured StudentsUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/87de7ded9e6864933bc78f8600cd5388Sarah Jenner BA’25 experiences a life-changing public health internship in Ghanahttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2023/10/sarah-jenner.htmlWith the support of the Career Development team and Willamette’s pre-health Cahill Internship Fund, Jenner spent her summer in Ghana as an intern at the Princess Marie Children’s Hospital.Tue, 17 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0700MottoGlobalUndergraduateAlumniFacultyStudentsStaffFriendsProspective StudentsParentsFeatured AlumniPublic HealthUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/f62d582c9e6864933bc78f86fcfacf55Willamette MBA alums address bias in hiring with AIhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2023/10/hallberg-kahel.htmlAndrew Hallberg BA’12, MBA’16 and Malik Kahel MBA’16 have taken their experiences sitting on both sides of the venture capital investment table to found an AI startup. Tue, 17 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0700MottoCollaborationMBAFacultyProspective StudentsAlumniStaffParentsStudentsMediaFriendsFeatured AlumniMBAUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/2ac08ee99e6864933bc78f86d979e8b9Willamette University among top liberal arts colleges on U.S. News and World Report’s ‘best college’ listhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2023/10/us-news-2023.htmlThe university was named one of the top three liberal arts colleges in the Pacific Northwest for the fifth year in a row and excelled in “social mobility” and “best value” categories.Fri, 13 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0700DiversityCivic LifeMottoUndergraduateStaffProspective StudentsAlumniFacultyFriendsStudentsMediaParentsCampusFeatured EventsUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/1aba6b4b9e6864933bc78f86aa8cf8e7Willamette University’s The Conversation Project celebrates diversity through storytelling and music at The Immigrant Story Livehttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2023/10/immigrant-story.htmlThe event will be filled with storytelling and music that honors the diverse members of the community in hopes of spreading understanding and acceptance.Tue, 10 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0700MottoCivic LifeDiversityUndergraduateMediaAlumniProspective StudentsParentsStaffFacultyFriendsStudentsCampusFeatured EventsUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/1a7fd0e79e6864933bc78f868c80b05cWillamette University community comes together to achieve record-breaking fundraising yearhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2023/09/fundraising-results-2023.htmlWillamette raised more than $27 million in commitments — the majority of which were in support of scholarships — beating the previous record from 2007.Thu, 28 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0700MottoProspective StudentsParentsStudentsFacultyStaffFriendsAlumniMediaNews ReleasesUniversity CommunicationsAdvancementhttp://willamette.edu/news/d8c68b8b9e6864933bc78f860dd0ffa6Morgan Gratz-Weiser BA’13 takes on vital role in the Governor’s officehttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2023/08/morgan-gratz-weiser.htmlThe alum works to support the governor’s policies on climate, clean energy and natural resources along with housing, health and education.Mon, 07 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0700Civic LifeServiceMottoUndergraduateAlumniFeatured AlumniEnvironmental and Earth ƵPoliticsUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/c21a103e9e6864932d874841e7b545feBearcats share stories, relive memories at Alumni Reunion Weekendhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2023/06/bearcats-share-stories-alumni-reunion-weekend.htmlAt parties, reunion dinners and faculty lectures, friendships were formed and connections were reforged across campus, all based on one thing: a shared love of the Willamette University community.Fri, 23 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0700MottoTraditionsStudentsStaffAlumniFriendsAlumni and Parent RelationsAdvancementhttp://willamette.edu/news/e942d2ad9e68649356402fad0230f52bGlobal interests land alumnus job in sustainability engagement http://willamette.edu/news/library/2022/11/michael-chen-alumni-story.htmlAfter earning his MBA and teaching abroad, Michael Chen ’18 now works at Meta. Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0700Colleges That Change LivesGlobalMottoStory CenterMathematicshttp://willamette.edu/news/340700bb9e6864932714718aa96d58f1A record 850+ alums come home to Willamette for Reunion Weekendhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2022/06/record-turnout-for-alumni-weekend.htmlBearcats from far and wide converged on Salem to reconnect with classmates and friends at Willamette's largest Alumni Reunion Weekend on record.Fri, 24 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0700TraditionsMottoStaffAlumniStudentsFriendsAdvancementAlumni and Parent Relationshttp://willamette.edu/news/97a5bafa9e6864933821fd8ca8fda342Willamette MBA students and the United Way grant funds to empower local organizationshttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2021/04/mba-community-grant-fund.htmlGrant funds distributed by Willamette MBA Community Grant program lift up local organizations pursuing diversity, inclusion, racial justice and social equity.Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0700Colleges That Change LivesCivic LifeMottoMBAMBAhttp://willamette.edu/news/1fe614399e6864936377085f10f448b6Cultivating a global communityhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2021/03/elizabeth-guzman-ljubetic-profile.htmlAccomplished linguist Elizabeth Guzman Ljubetic ’14 is committed to fostering a more interconnected business world.Wed, 31 Mar 2021 00:01:00 -0700MottoƵGlobalUndergraduateSpanishInternational StudiesAlumni and Parent RelationsInternational Educationhttp://willamette.edu/news/7fd8d4319e6864936377085f5d83ea23Undergraduate research lays groundwork for career in international development http://willamette.edu/news/library/2020/08/brooke-stearns-lawson-international-studies.htmlBrooke Stearns Lawson's international research journey in Senegal shaped her career in global development, now assisting the USAID Africa Bureau.Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:01:00 -0700ResearchMottoColleges That Change LivesStory CenterFrench and Francophone StudiesInternational StudiesAlumni and Parent Relationshttp://willamette.edu/news/0ea23f319e6864934769efc24575e811Alumna connects communities with tools to better health http://willamette.edu/news/library/2020/08/kimberly-cole-usaid-profile.htmlKimberly Cole '02, fueled by her Willamette education, leads global initiatives in family planning and public health, impacting lives worldwide.Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0700Colleges That Change LivesGlobalMottoStory CenterSpanishInternational StudiesAdmissionAlumni and Parent Relationshttp://willamette.edu/news/bab5e7f19e6864934769efc2dab0e4d6Virtual celebration honors graduateshttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2020/05/willamette-virtual-celebration.htmlMore than 500 students representing three schools graduated from Willamette University on Sunday. Mon, 18 May 2020 00:00:00 -0700ƵMottoTraditionsStory CenterUndergraduateMBALawDeanPresident’s Officehttp://willamette.edu/news/152c41ab9e6864937e11fa6e6852dc91