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Willamette among best values Kiplingers Personal Finance named Willamette one of the best value private liberal arts colleges in the nation.
WU gets high marks for green efforts The Sustainable Endowments Institutes latest college report card gives Willamette As for many programs.
College Colloquium grants renewed A new grant allows Willamette to continue offering a summer research program for freshmen.
Science Pub: David Craig Friends or Foes? Facing the Facts about American Crows kicks off Willamette's series in partnership with OMSI.

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Lecture: New York Times journalist David Rohde

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The Presidential Search Committee is seeking input from the Willamette community regarding the characteristics most desirable in Willamette's next president.
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From Economics Major to Nobel Laureate
Willamette alumnus Dale Mortensen 61 and two others earned the 2010 Nobel Prize in Economics for their theories on unemployment and the labor market.

Exploring New Passions
Willamette freshmen study a broad array of topics in College Colloquium and some take their learning a step further through research.

Becoming a Manager
Michael Boyd MBA08 turned to the Willamette MBA for Professionals program to help him move up the ranks at Boyd Coffee Company.

Passion & Purpose
Meet the New College of Liberal Arts Dean
A Willamette education teaches students how to solve problems and innovate making them ready to serve society, says Marlene Moore, the new dean.

From Farm to Plate
Willamette students take local eating to a new level by running a farm that produces food for the campus dining hall.

A Dedicated Leader
Whether shes mentoring future lawyers or leading the Oregon Commission on Asian Affairs, attorney Liani Reeves 98, JD01 makes community involvement a top priority.

Fostering Intellectual Curiosity and Achievement
Willamette educates 1,800 enterprising, high-achieving undergraduates in the College of Liberal Arts. We are nationally recognized for leadership in sustainability and our focus on social responsibility - qualities that reflect our Northwest values and our deeply held motto, "Not unto ourselves alone are we born."
Our rigorous academic program will help you develop your talents in an environment that cultivates creativity, critical thinking and a global perspective. Willamette professors are celebrated teachers and noted scholars who - above all else - are committed to your success. As a Willamette graduate, you will be equipped to succeed and accountable to yourself, your community and the future.

Premier Legal Education in the Pacific Northwest

Willamette University College of Law emphasizes teaching excellence, faculty-student interaction, and a student-faculty ratio of 15-to-1. Our select enrollment of fewer than 430 creates an intellectual intimacy unmatched by most law schools, and our students gain practical training through simulation-based courses, moot court competitions, trial practice and externship placements.
Students can earn a JD, joint JD/MBA or LLM in Transnational Law. We also offer certificates in:

Atkinson Graduate School of Management
Willamette MBA for Career Entry, Change or Advancement

Willamette University's MBA and Executive Education programs provide managers at all levels with the tools needed for successful careers in business, government and not-for-profit organizations.

Early Career MBA: For recent college graduates and applicants with limited to no work experience who are seeking their first professional position. (Salem)
MBA for Career Change: For people with at least two years professional work experience who are seeking career change or advancement. (Salem)

MBA for Professionals: An evening program designed to meet the needs of students who are fully employed. (Portland or Salem)
Executive Development Center: Customized workshops and certificate programs for specific organizations, industries or functional groups.

Dedicated to Excellence in Teacher Education

Willamette University’s Graduate School of Education develops partnerships with Oregon schools while nurturing an awareness of the diverse needs of learners nationwide, showcasing our commitment to quality in teacher education and leadership.

Master of Arts in Teaching: Offered full-time, 10-month or part-time, students earn their master’s degree and their initial teaching license.
Masters in Education: Offered in Salem and the Portland metro area, this program is for licensed teachers interested in pursuing a master’s degree.
Center for Excellence in Teaching: This program offers specialty endorsements and administrator license programs to prepare educational leaders.
Oregon Writing Project: This program supports teachers in helping their students become accomplished writers and learners.