Willamette University Alumni

09/02/2026

Recapping recent Willamette alumni events! ⬇️

📷 1: On 8/25, Willamette alumni in the Portland area gathered for a rooftop happy hour at the Ecotrust Building in the Pearl District.

📷 2: On 8/22, a group of alumni helped welcome the newest incoming class of Willamette students by volunteering at the annual "Not Unto Ourselves" (formerly Matriculation) ceremony.

📷 3: On 8/28–8/29, a team of Willamette alumni competed in the annual Hood to Coast Relay.

📷 4: On 8/12, Willamette Heritage Club members came together at the locally owned winery Lane Cellars in Camas, Washington, for a private tasting.

📷 5: On 8/29, alumni of the Willamette volleyball team played a match at Cone Field House in Sparks Athletic Center.

08/30/2026

Meet the faculty behind the future at Willamette.

Discover the professors advancing research, inspiring students, and earning national recognition

Read about these students who are turning knowledge into action with their endeavors in and out of the classroom.

08/28/2026

Sunny days on campus are tough to beat. ☀️🌹

08/26/2026

This past week, Willamette welcomed the newest class of students with the annual convocation and matriculation ceremonies!

08/23/2026

15 years of leadership, countless Willamette memories. 🌹 Take a look back at President Thorsett’s journey

As he marks 15 years leading Willamette, President Thorsett reflects on a decade and a half of innovation -- and the bold moves shaping the university's future.

08/21/2026

Take a look at where our upcoming alumni events are, and read below for dates!⬇️🗓️

To sign up, head to our event calendar: https://alum.willamette.edu/events.html

8/25: Portland Alumni Rooftop Happy Hour

9/15: An Alumni Conversation with President Thorsett | Salem

9/29: Bay Area Alumni Happy Hour in Sunnyvale

10/1: Downtown San Francisco Happy Hour

10/3: Willamette at the Pumpkin Patch

10/6: Fremont Neighborhood Happy Hour

10/8: Downtown Seattle Happy Hour

08/19/2026

Opening Days begins tomorrow!

What words of wisdom would you give to a new Willamette student?

08/16/2026

From continuing success to fresh starts, every coach previews the fall season.

Take a look at our first-ever Fall Sports Preview for Willamette's athletic teams!

Keep up to date with the latest from Willamette's athletic teams! Learn more about the 2026 Spring Sports Recap across all sports and activities at WU.

08/14/2026

Classes start in just a week and a half! 📚🌹 What do you remember about your first classes on campus? Share a favorite memory in the comments! ⬇️

And, if you had a class with any of the professors in these photos, let us know!

08/12/2026

Flashback to the early '80s when 'group study' in the dorms looked a little like this. What was the cutting-edge tech in your room at Willamette?