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Panel of law, history professors at Willamette discuss fascism, democratic “backsliding” under Trump
Professors at a Willamette University discussion panel disagreed about whether the U.S. is in a "constitutional crisis" as they discussed the second Trump administration.
Willamette University names Jennifer Henderson provost
Jennifer Jacobs Henderson, currently an administrator at Trinity University, will become Willamette's chief academic officer July 1.
Willamette University class is knitting, collecting clothes to create “take as you need” art project
A surprise “yarn bomb” installation in Riverfront Park will provide handmade and donated clothing to people in need this month. The installation is the project from a Willamette University knitting class that recently partnered with the city of Salem.
Willamette leaders see faculty, community pushback after abrupt cut of chaplain’s office
Faith leaders in Salem say the university’s decision to cut its spiritual life office will kneecap interfaith work focused on peace and understanding across Salem.
Willamette law dean leaving for new job in Connecticut
Brian Gallini successfully pushed for a new way for attorneys to get licensed during his four years as dean of Willamette University’s law school. He starts a new job in July at Connecticut’s Quinnipiac University.
Network access blocked at Willamette University after “cybersecurity incident”
Willamette University officials on Friday provided little information about a cybersecurity issue that shut down internet access on campus three days earlier. They gave no estimate for when the network would be restored.
Willamette, Chemeketa start partnership to make college transfers easier
Each year, close to a dozen students transfer from Chemeketa Community College to Willamette University. Making the switch will be easier with the new Bearcat Pathway program.
New book reveals Willamette Valley Indigenous History
Dr. David Lewis will discuss his latest book, “Tribal Histories of the Willamette Valley,” at a Willamette University signing on Monday, Nov. 20.
Alternative to bar exam approved in landmark Oregon Supreme Court decision
Law school graduates in Oregon can now submit a portfolio of their work for an evaluation to become licensed attorneys. The new path is an alternative to the bar exam, a change the leader of Willamette University’s College of Law has pushed for years.