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Obama Foundation awards Willamette University student the prestigious Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service The goal of the Voyager Scholarship to broaden future leaders' worldview and sense of service is well aligned with Willamette University.

The Obama Foundation announced that Willamette University junior Joshua Torres BA’27 has been selected to receive The Voyager Scholarship, more formally known as The Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service

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Willamette named a top national liberal arts college by U.S. News On the annual “best college” list, Willamette University ranked highly in value, social mobility, and undergraduate business programs.

Willamette University lands among the best liberal arts colleges in the nation on the U.S. News and World Report’s “best college” list for 2026.

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Students off break: a summer of turning knowledge into action at Willamette From Seattle to Shanghai, Willamette students and recent graduates spent the summer traveling the country and the world finding ways to learn, lead, create, and discover.

From Seattle to Shanghai, Willamette students and recent graduates spent the summer traveling the country and the world finding ways to learn, lead, create, and discover.

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The Office of Student Engagement & Leadership hosted the Fall Activities Expo & Civic Engagement Campus Partners Fair!

It was a great opportunity for students to learn about all the amazing options for getting involved and engaged as a Willamette student.

Willamette University expands transfer program to Clackamas Community College to reduce barriers to a four-year degree Willamette partners with Clackamas Community College and continues to lead the way in providing pathways toward success for community college students.

Willamette University has partnered with Clackamas Community College to create a streamlined process for students to continue their education at Willamette after completing a two-year degree.

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Happy first day of classes, Bearcats! 🐾☕🍩

To celebrate the start of the semester, the Marketing Office and the Office of Student Engagement & Leadership (SEAL) hosted coffee, donuts, and a back-to-school photo booth. 📸

Here’s to a great year ahead, let’s make it one to remember! 🎉

Wednesday was move-in day for our newest Bearcats, and we know what a big decision it is to choose a college. Thank you for trusting Willamette to be part of your student’s journey. 💛
We’re excited to see all they will accomplish and can’t wait to cheer them on as they begin orientation this week!

Experience Willamette from anywhere with our new Virtual Tour!

Explore campus spaces at your own pace and imagine yourself as part of our community.

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Bearcats come home to Willamette for Alumni Reunion Weekend Throughout the weekend, over 700 Bearcats celebrated lifetimes of connection to Willamette University.

Over 700 Bearcats returned to Salem for Alumni Reunion Weekend.

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Zoology hosts United States academics on teaching programmes New teaching pilot programmes are being trialled by two United States-based visiting academics in the Department of Zoology for Semester One.

Big news from Dunedin! Professor Joe Bowersox, Dempsey Chair in Environmental Science, led 19 Willamette students on a transformative study abroad experience in New Zealand, exploring climate change through hands-on fieldwork in zoology, ecology, and geology. 🌏

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Willamette University honors the Class of 2025 At Willamette’s annual spring commencement ceremonies, newly-minted graduates received their charge: to build a more just, sustainable, and humane world.

On May 18, more than 3,500 family members, friends, mentors, and supporters joined Willamette’s Class of 2025 to celebrate the graduates’ achievements during commencement ceremonies held in Salem and Portland.

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🏌️MATCH DAY!
Men's Golf is at the DIII Championship
📍 Penfield, New York
📊 https://wubearcats.com/links/20qk8s

🎽MEET DAY!
Men's Track & Field is at the DIII Championship
📍 Geneva, Ohio
🕛 2:45pm
📊 https://results.leonetiming.com/?mid=7852

In the classroom, Tenley Grant BA’25 turned a public health thesis into a tool for positive change. And along the way, she found her voice and used it to make Willamette better for everyone.

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Preparing for career success in an uncertain economy In times of economic instability, graduating Willamette students and other job seekers should strive to go into the search process informed and patient, while staying true to themselves.

In times of economic instability, graduating Willamette students and other job seekers should strive to go into the search process informed and patient, while staying true to themselves.

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Willamette faculty prepare students for an AI-integrated future Faculty across Willamette’s five schools find ways to use artificial intelligence to enhance learning and critical thinking while maintaining educational integrity.

Faculty across Willamette’s five schools find ways to use artificial intelligence to enhance learning and critical thinking while maintaining educational integrity.

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Student research helps preserve endangered plant species on Kaua’i With funding and faculty support from Willamette, Laulea Miike BS’27 conducts essential conservation research on her home island.

Laulea Miike's #pollen #conservation #internship
@ntbgarden.bsky.social helps preserve the endangered plant species, Ochrosia kauaiensis ( #Apocynaceae ), on Kauaʻi!

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Seven to be honored at Willamette’s 2025 Alumni Awards The Managing Partner of a world-renowned architecture firm, an international performer, and a decorated airline captain are among this year’s honorees at Willamette’s Alumni Awards on June 14, 2025.

The Managing Partner of a world-renowned architecture firm, an international performer, and a decorated airline captain are among this year’s honorees at Willamette’s Alumni Awards on June 14, 2025.

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Willamette University recognized as a top producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars Willamette was one of three in the Pacific Northwest and the only institution in Oregon to receive the distinction.

Willamette was one of three in the Pacific Northwest and the only institution in Oregon to receive the distinction. #Fulbright

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Students and parents interacting on campus

Spring is right around the corner, and we are excited to welcome admitted students to visit campus! Here are the dates for our Bearcat Days.

Friday, March 14, 2025
Friday, April 4, 2025
Friday, April 18, 2025

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Congrats, Scott! What a fantastic achievement.

It looks like our snowy Salem wonderland has returned to its usual, rainy self. Let's enjoy the change and get ready to welcome spring! 🌧️ ❄️ 🌸

Thank you for the photos Joe Tracy

Calling all future Bearcats. 📣 We're extending the deadline for all competitive scholarship applications until February 14th!

Application links are located in students' applicant status portals under "Competitive Scholarships".

I had a great visit at @willametteu.bsky.social, where I met with President Thorsett & learned about key programs—including Oregon’s only immigration law clinic. It was inspiring to meet faculty & students whose work will have a positive impact on families in #OR06 & across our state.

Fortune names Willamette on ‘Best Master’s in Data Science Programs in 2024’ list Once again, Willamette University’s Masters in Data Science program was the only program in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest to make the cut.

Congratulations to @willametteu.bsky.social on being named one of the best Master’s in Data Science programs in the country by @fortune.com!

This is a HUGE achievement, and I’m proud that our #OR06 institutions continue to lead the way through education.

Portland airport’s remodel rooted in Willamette’s forest Sustainable timber maintained and harvested by Willamette University students and faculty makes a mark on Portland’s beloved airport.

Sustainable timber maintained and harvested by Willamette University students and faculty makes a mark on #Portland’s beloved airport.

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Our undergraduate and graduate programs break boundaries between disciplines and career fields—and they often push you past your comfort zone. Here, you will research, intern, create, and volunteer through rich hands-on learning experiences.

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Congratulations go out to all our Bearcat student-athletes for another strong semester in the classroom!

Congrats to all prospective Bearcats who have applied by our Regular Decision application deadline today! 🎉

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YouTube video by Willamette University Answering The Internet’s Top Questions About Willamette University

With admissions deadlines approaching, we asked President Steve Thorsett your top questions about Willamette in a WIRED-style autocomplete interview! From campus life and location to notable alums and more, you can get the answers you need to make applying easier. 🎓

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