“My favorite thing about living in Portland is the music scene—the city is full of small venues to enjoy music.”
Colin Blume BA ’26Irvine, California“I chose L&C because I could major in psychology and work toward my master’s in teaching at L&C’s graduate school through the Teacher Pathways program.”
Damaris Medina BA ’25Washington, D.C.“There’s so much to explore in Portland. It is like a never-ending playground.”
Whitney Maxfield BA ’25Riverton, Utah“Lewis & Clark’s combination of academic excellence, community, and location in Portland made it a great fit for me.”
Hashim Salman BA ’25Amman, Jordan“My favorite part about living in Portland is that there is so much to do. There are always things going on downtown from festivals to concerts.”
Kate Meinhard BA ’26Cleveland, Ohio
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Portland is a core part of Lewis & Clark’s identity. From our Connect-Portland (PDX) courses that tie our academic content directly to our location to the campus shuttle that will take you (for free!) to the best the city has to offer, our location is just one of many compelling reasons to choose L&C. Apply now!
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Strong Academics, International Appeal
Lewis & Clark has climbed into the top 15 percent of the 2025 World University Rankings for International Students, according to Study Abroad Aide. The ranking highlights L&C’s appeal to international students and its strong academic reputation.
Big Discoveries in Tiny Worms
Greg Hermann, professor of biology and student mentor, has secured a $414,000 grant from NIH, which may lead to future applications in medicine.
Election Overload? Not for These Students!
As the 2024 election cycles nears the finish line, L&C students pack into courses on campaign strategy and presidential politics, ready to explore what’s beyond the media narratives.
Prepare to Step ‘Into the Woods’
L&C’s theatre and music departments team up to present Into the Woods, an award-winning musical that reimagines fairy-tale characters on intertwining quests.
Turning Nightmares Into Art
Bobby McHugh BA ’07 is a producer of Dream Creep, a horror short that explores the blurred lines between reality and dreams. It’s one of just a handful of films selected for the national Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour.
Cracking the Genomic Code
New research by Sharon Torigoe and several undergraduates is among the first to confirm a characteristic of gene expression important for establishing and maintaining naive-state pluripotent stem cells. Their findings may lead to advances in regenerative medicine.
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- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Fairytale, Friendly, Foresty”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/22487-leah-marquez">Leah Marquez BA ’26</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Beautiful, Misty, Green”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/15731-elizabeth-winzeler">Elizabeth Winzeler BA ’84</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Environmentally Conscious, Knowledgeable, Creative”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/10658-grace-ralston">Grace Ralston BA ’21</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Supportive, Creative, Accepting”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/18355-helena-brown">Helena Brown BA ’26</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Challenging, Rewarding, Connected”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/14675-katrina-kuzmina">Katrina Kuzmina BA ’23</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Welcoming, Adaptive, Tranquil”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/9092-anna-schall">Anna Schall BA ’20</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Welcoming, Beautiful, Creative”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/18354-mack-mae">Mack Mae BA ’25</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Rigorous, Community, Social Justice”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/19768-chloe-safar">Chloe Safar BA ’21</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Progressive, Passionate, Independence”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/19825-emily-davis">Emily Davis BA ’19</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Interconnected, Discursive, Trees”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/20614-izz-lamola">Izz Lamola BA ’25</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Intimate, Compassionate, Scenic”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/18326-gen-coutant">Gen Coutant BA ’25</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Inclusive, Engaging, Beautiful”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/10681-christopher-plechot-binder">Christopher Plechot Binder BA ’21</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Welcoming, Supporting, Liberal”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/14559-juan-martin-lopez-melendez">Juan Martín López Meléndez BA ’23</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Dedication, Community, Passion”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/14668-kaylee-anna-jayaweera">Kaylee-Anna Jayaweera</a>
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