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. news.willamette.edu/library/2025...

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 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. news.willamette.edu/library/2025...

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. tours.covecreekproductions.com/willamette-u...

Over 700 Bearcats returned to Salem for Alumni Reunion Weekend. news.willamette.edu/library/2025...

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. 🌏 www.otago.ac.nz/news/newsroo...

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. news.willamette.edu/library/2025...

🏌️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. willamette.edu/stories/tenl...

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. news.willamette.edu/library/2025...

Faculty across Willamette’s five schools find ways to use artificial intelligence to enhance learning and critical thinking while maintaining educational integrity. news.willamette.edu/library/2025...

Laulea Miike's #pollen #conservation #internship @ntbgarden.bsky.social helps preserve the endangered plant species, Ochrosia kauaiensis ( #Apocynaceae ), on Kauaʻi! news.willamette.edu/library/2025... @willametteu.bsky.social

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. news.willamette.edu/library/2025...

Willamette was one of three in the Pacific Northwest and the only institution in Oregon to receive the distinction. #Fulbright news.willamette.edu/library/2025...

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 apply.willamette.edu/portal/cas_v...

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.

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.

Sustainable timber maintained and harvested by Willamette University students and faculty makes a mark on #Portland’s beloved airport. news.willamette.edu/library/2025...

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. willamette.edu/academics/

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! 🎉 willamette.edu/admissions/a...

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. 🎓 www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxtY...

We are less than one month away from our undergraduate regular decision application deadline! 🚨 willamette.edu/admissions/a...

The Knitting Culture College Colloquium class led an effort to collect handmade winter clothing for a “Take As You Need” installation in downtown Salem, Oregon. This sort of public fiber arts installation is often referred to as a “yarn bomb.”

The women's basketball team clinched their first conference win of the season against Lewis & Clark. The Bearcats are set to compete at home this Monday and Tuesday, with both games tipping off at 6 p.m.

Students at Willamette do better when they discover new interests, new skills, and new friends. Unlike large #universities, at Willamette you only have to apply once to open the door to over 50 #majors including #computerscience and #business. willamette.edu/academics/al...

Did you know that at Willamette, all students who apply for admission are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships starting at $26,000 per year? 🤯 Check out our financial aid page to learn more! #affordablecollege #collegeapplications #applyingtocollege willamette.edu/cost-aid/fin...

Shop local this holiday season and join the Pacific Northwest College of Art for our annual Makers Market! December 5th: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm December 6th: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm December 7th: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm events.willamette.edu/e/6129?fbcli...

We are one week away from our annual Star Trees Lighting Ceremony! Come out and join us for music, cocoa, and s’mores. We will light the trees at 7 p.m. #SalemOregon #Oregon #HolidayLights #HolidayTraditions #WillametteUniversity my.willamette.edu/site/celebra...

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