Politicshttp://willamette.edu/news/categories/politics/index.rssWed, 18 Sep 2024 01:23:10 -0700Cascade Serverwebmaster@willamette.eduThe State of the Union address and its impact on the American presidencyhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/03/state-of-the-union.htmlRichard Ellis, a professor of politics at Willamette University, shares his insights on the relevance of the State of the Union address in the year 2024.Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:00:00 -0800Politicshttp://willamette.edu/news/1b0689c29e6864935a290db59cae1495Akilah 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/aa09dccb9e6864931c27e0a9e800969bWillamette’s Conversation Project featured on Oregon Public Broadcasting’s “Think Out Loud”http://willamette.edu/news/library/2023/09/conversation-project-on-think-out-loud.htmlProfessor David Gutterman, Associate Professor Wendy Petersen-Boring and Mira Karthik BA’24 joined the popular radio program for a conversation about difficult conversations.Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0700Civic LifeIn the MediaPoliticsHistoryUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/bef7cdef9e6864933bc78f86a7dfa60eMorgan 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/c21a103e9e6864932d874841e7b545feSenate internship leads student on ‘path to employment’ http://willamette.edu/news/library/2022/12/senate-internship-dan-sullivan.htmlChris Brown BA’23 gains valuable political experience interning for Sen. Dan Sullivan in D.C. Discover how his legislative journey shapes his career path.Thu, 19 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0800UndergraduatePoliticsEconomicshttp://willamette.edu/news/124535429e68649366712d23598e6695Academic Honors and Awards announcedhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2022/05/academic-awards-honors.htmlMore than 200 undergraduates are recipients of 2022 Academic Honors and Awards. Congratulations, Bearcats!Tue, 07 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0700ƵUndergraduateLatin American StudiesComparative Literature and History of IdeasExercise ƵMathematicsArt HistoryHistoryAnthropologyEnvironmental and Earth ƵMusicPsychologyFilm StudiesPhysicsWomen’s and Gender StudiesPre-healthGermanEnglishBiologySpanishComputer ƵJapanese StudiesEconomicsFrench and Francophone StudiesPoliticsStudio ArtChemistryCivic Communication and MediaAmerican Ethnic StudiesRussianPublic HealthSociologyTheatreHallie Ford Museum of Arthttp://willamette.edu/news/f8143acc9e6864932b50106b4ccb0c68Excellence on the field and in court: Bearcat named youngest partner at law firmhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2022/03/scott-perlin-alumni.htmlScott Perlin's journey from football player to lawyer parallels competitiveness and preparation. Recently promoted to partner, mentorship played a pivotal role.Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0800Politicshttp://willamette.edu/news/2ceba2079e6864937b45f4835b70cc71Finding a reward in managing risk http://willamette.edu/news/library/2021/11/janelle-bovell-paypal.htmlJanelle Bovell ’08’s journey to vice president at PayPal underscores the power of curiosity and reflects a commitment to growth and community impact.Wed, 10 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0800Colleges That Change LivesUndergraduatePoliticshttp://willamette.edu/news/057825d19e686493189da7d1a9eb0508Nowhere to go but up: From a low GPA to a BA, MBA and JD http://willamette.edu/news/library/2021/07/geoff-winkler-story.htmlGeoff Winkler BA ’04, JD ’06, MBA ’08 had a rocky academic beginning, but now he's CEO of American Fiduciary Services. Tue, 06 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0700Dual Degree ProgramsColleges That Change LivesƵUndergraduateLawMBAMBAPoliticsAlumni and Parent Relationshttp://willamette.edu/news/697de6219e6864936377085f4170e98bFearless in the pursuit of opportunityhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2021/06/jennifer-hanscom-alumni.htmlWillamette University alum Jennifer Lawrence Hanscom ’91, CEO of the Washington State Medical Association, credits liberal arts education for her achievements.Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0700UndergraduateProspective StudentsPoliticsCivic Communication and MediaAlumni and Parent Relationshttp://willamette.edu/news/16aaa7009e6864936377085fad9e795cStudent Scholarship Recognition Day(s) highlights student research and presentations in live virtual formathttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2021/05/ssrd-recap.htmlThe annual event was hosted virtually for the second consecutive year and expanded to a two-day format for the first time.Thu, 27 May 2021 16:15:00 -0700UndergraduateEnglishGermanChemistryWomen’s and Gender StudiesExercise ƵSpanishComputer ƵStudio ArtMathematicsTheatreFrench and Francophone StudiesEnvironmental and Earth ƵArt HistoryEconomicsComparative Literature and History of IdeasRussianLatin American StudiesAnthropologyPre-healthCivic Communication and MediaJapanese StudiesMusicAmerican Ethnic StudiesBiologySociologyPsychologyFilm StudiesPublic HealthPhysicsHistoryPoliticsAdvancementhttp://willamette.edu/news/afd9fe1c9e6864936377085f53fb30c4Law student becomes triple Bearcat before 25http://willamette.edu/news/library/2021/05/law-student-earns-ba-jd-mba-in-seven-years.htmlKarina Salzberg’s interest in law and desire to learn how to help her future clients helped put her on a track to accomplish a remarkable achievement. Tue, 11 May 2021 00:00:00 -0700Dual Degree ProgramsMBAUndergraduateLawMBAPoliticsAlumni and Parent Relationshttp://willamette.edu/news/38af815c9e6864936377085f6679aeb8Academic Honors and Awards announcedhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2021/05/academic-awards-honors.htmlMore than 200 undergraduates are recipients of 2021 Academic Honors and Awards. Congratulations, Bearcats!Thu, 06 May 2021 00:00:00 -0700ƵUndergraduateMusicJapanese StudiesBiologyEconomicsAmerican Ethnic StudiesPre-healthStudio ArtComputer ƵFilm StudiesHistoryCivic Communication and MediaFrench and Francophone StudiesPoliticsPsychologyTheatreSociologyGermanEnglishArt HistoryMathematicsPhysicsEnvironmental and Earth ƵExercise ƵComparative Literature and History of IdeasLatin American StudiesSpanishChemistryRussianPublic HealthAnthropologyWomen’s and Gender StudiesHallie Ford Museum of Arthttp://willamette.edu/news/43b9e3a39e6864936377085f9d13fbb4New student coalition advocates for the incarcerated, introduces legislationhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2021/03/oasis-incarcerated-prisoners.htmlBill introduced by Oregonians Against Slavery and Involuntary Servitude gains support from U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley. Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0800Story CenterPoliticshttp://willamette.edu/news/033ecfba9e6864935e2da9f6fc783dedFaculty tenure and promotionshttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2021/03/faculty-tenure-promotions.htmlBoard of Trustees promotes 10 professors from across the university to professor and associate professor with tenure.Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0800ƵDistinguished FacultyResearchUndergraduateMBALawPoliticsMBAPhysicsWomen’s and Gender StudiesStudio ArtEnglishChemistryChinese StudiesComputer ƵPresident’s Officehttp://willamette.edu/news/feadcc0f9e6864935e2da9f6473dcfbfBiden appoints politics grad to US Department of Transportation position http://willamette.edu/news/library/2021/03/edward-mcglone-biden.htmlEdward McGlone ’11 advances to deputy assistant secretary.Wed, 03 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0800Story CenterPoliticshttp://willamette.edu/news/f56d418c9e6864935e2da9f6f54f5974More than 130 undergraduates honored http://willamette.edu/news/library/2020/05/academic-honors-awards-announced.htmlThe Willamette University College of Liberal Arts honored students’ academic achievements this week.Wed, 13 May 2020 15:00:00 -0700ƵStory CenterUndergraduateArt HistoryMathematicsPsychologyComputer ƵSpanishAnthropologyMusicSociologyPoliticsChinese StudiesBiologyExercise ƵEnglishGermanHistoryWomen’s and Gender StudiesLatin American StudiesEconomicsAmerican Ethnic StudiesPhysicsJapanese StudiesFrench and Francophone StudiesCivic Communication and MediaReligious StudiesEnvironmental and Earth ƵStudio ArtRussianDeanhttp://willamette.edu/news/101df85d9e6864937e11fa6e61c83dbeSociology major wins Fulbright for masters degree in England http://willamette.edu/news/library/2020/03/sociology-major-fulbright.htmlKalie Weninger ’15, a UK Fulbright grant recipient, is delving into homelessness policy and drawing from her experiences at Willamette and Family Promise.Sun, 08 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0700UndergraduateStory CenterWomen’s and Gender StudiesSociologyPoliticsAlumni and Parent Relationshttp://willamette.edu/news/ac00c96f9e6864937e11fa6ec2a02a9cFrom athlete to advocatehttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2020/02/conner-mertens-patient-advocate.htmlConner Mertens ’17, a politics major, credits Willamette for igniting his passion for advocacy. Now, he fights for patients with chronic diseases.Tue, 25 Feb 2020 10:01:00 -0800MottoColleges That Change LivesI AmUndergraduateStory CenterAlumniPoliticsAdmissionhttp://willamette.edu/news/78a963449e6864937e11fa6e31f4aacaPolitics class to be featured in upcoming documentary http://willamette.edu/news/library/2020/02/wu-documentary-reforming-criminal-justice.htmlA transformative Willamette University class held at the Oregon State Penitentiary (OSP) is on its way to gaining national exposure. Tue, 25 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0800CollaborationƵStory CenterUndergraduatePoliticshttp://willamette.edu/news/6a05f9c59e6864937e11fa6ea0b468bd