Willamette, the first university in the West, is an innovative leader powered by rigorous education, groundbreaking scholarship and original thinking. Willamette provides a learning environment where subjects converge and collide, teaching students to generate new ideas across industries and preparing them for the careers of the future. Based in Salem and Portland, Oregon, Willamette encourages students to pursue diverse interests through an array of experiential learning opportunities. Willamette offers study abroad programs in more than 45 countries and awards more than 75 undergraduate research grants annually. Whether our students are designing cancer-fighting molecules on campus or analyzing ecosystems in South Africa, they’re creating knowledge that enhances our understanding of the world. The state Capitol and numerous state agencies are right across the street, giving students opportunities to spearhead legislation, intern with the Governor’s Office and work with the state’s top scientists and economists. Students can also gain professional experience through internships in the greater Willamette Valley. Our 305‐acre forest and outdoor laboratory at Zena offers students another unique space to perform scientific research with faculty and find inspiration for their music and art. Willamette’s campus is also co‐located with Tokyo International University of America, providing opportunities to explore international culture through social, language and living exchanges. Our commitment to civic engagement is embodied in the university motto, “Not unto ourselves alone are we born.” The Willamette community contributes more than 70,000 service hours annually, helping people throughout the Salem community and partnering with organizations across the globe. We believe ideas bring us together, and that caring for each other helps us live meaningful lives. Our diversity makes us stronger, and our achievements help us promote the common good in an interconnected world. Willamette’s students and alumni rise to the top, earning more than 100 of the country’s most competitive grants and fellowships in the past decade. Our alumni include a Nobel Prize-winning economist, corporate presidents and CEOs, top scholars, nationally recognized artists, 15 Oregon Supreme Court justices and numerous Fulbright Grant winners. Willamette offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and programs in the College of Arts & Sciences. The university is also home to the College of Law, the Atkinson Graduate School of Management and the Pacific Northwest College of Art, giving students access to degree paths that are unique not only in the region, but also in the nation. Business majors benefit from the exceptional quality of our undergraduate curriculum and the expertise of our MBA faculty, while public health majors have access to dedicated scholarships and specialized advising. Students interested in data science can choose from options at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including our signature 3+1 BS/MS dual-dual degree program. Colleges That Change Lives recognizes Willamette as one of 44 schools where students experience rich intellectual and personal growth, thanks to dedicated professors and lively, diverse experiences in and out of the classroom. Willamette’s commitment to innovative leadership has never been stronger, and our collaborative academic community empowers students to live their potential. Email your ideas for social media posts to [email protected]. Posts on Willamette University's social media are governed by the university's Social Media Policy and university conduct policies. For more information, go to willamette.edu/offices/comm/social-media/guidelines/index.html.
