Intellectual Discovery
Bringing Dante’s Work to Life
A Hallie Ford Museum of Art exhibition and a visit from the artist and a Dante expert helped a class gain unique insight into the “Divine Comedy.”
Noted Professors
2010 Oregon Professor of the Year
Karen McFarlane Holman — known as both a devoted chemist and a punk rocker — is honored for her impact in the classroom and the lab.
Leaders in Sustainability
Professor Earns SOLV Citizenship Award
A respected Oregon environmental nonprofit honors Joe Bowersox for his commitment to improving the state’s communities.
Global Perspective
Experiencing a New Culture
A grant to conduct research in China gives five Willamette undergraduates and their professor a close-up view of a shamanistic society.
Innovative Ideas
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.
Prepared for Success
Becoming a Manager
Michael Boyd MBA’08 turned to the Willamette MBA for Professionals program to help him move up the ranks at Boyd Coffee Company.
- Undergraduate Study
- Graduate Study
College of Liberal Arts
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.
College of Law
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.
- Full-Time MBA Formats
- 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.
- Full-Time MBA Formats
Graduate School of Education
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.