“One aspect that drew me to Lewis & Clark is the ease of study abroad. L&C provides great access to a variety of programs.”
Ella Radvany BA ’26Bellingham, Washington“I knew I wanted a smaller school experience. I wanted to be able to connect with my professors, and wanted to feel a sense of community, and I do.”
Jermisha Hinton BA ’25Washington, D.C.“L&C offered the perfect environment to play the sport I love, explore my academic passions, and experience the city of Portland!”
Sebastian DePrez BA ’25Upland, California“The Office of Overseas and Off-Campus Programs is so wonderful and helps make the study abroad process as simple as possible.”
Bode Dalton BA ’25Idaho Springs, Colorado“L&C makes it super easy to study abroad—I can experience a new culture without having to worry about extra cost or falling off track as a science student.”
Katie Ingersoll BA ’25Bothell, Washington
Chart Your Course to Study Abroad
The Fiske Guide calls us “the West Coast’s leader in international and study abroad programs.” It’s no surprise since we’ve been sending students overseas for over 60 years and offer more than 30 programs on 6 continents annually. And if a semester (or more!) off campus isn’t for you, you’ll still benefit from the global mindset that infuses our curriculum and the perspectives of students from over 52 countries as your peers. Start your L&C application today and jump start your path to becoming a global citizen!
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Lewis & Clark is named on Princeton Review’s 2025 “Best West” list of schools that they consider academically outstanding and well worth consideration.
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98%
Within six months of graduation, 98% of the Lewis & Clark Class of 2023 was already changing the world through employment (84%), continuing studies (11%), and service work (3%), like the Peace Corps.
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News and Media
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.
It’s Easy Being Green
Lewis & Clark is ranked No. 17, up 20 spots from last year, in Princeton Review’s 2025 list of the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges and universities.
Three Minutes to Clarity and Connection
At a recent campus event, community members learned how to practice the 3-Minute Mental Makeover, a quick writing exercise designed to reduce stress and improve communication and connection with others.
Behind the Swoosh at Nike HQ
A group of L&C students got an exclusive tour of Nike headquarters, connecting with alumni and discovering what it’s like to work at one of the world’s leading sportswear brands.
L&C One of Oregon’s ‘Best Liberal Arts Colleges’
According to the 2025 Niche college rankings, Lewis & Clark is one of the best liberal arts colleges in Oregon as well as one of the state’s top performers in academics, student life, English, and history.
Student-Led ENVX Symposium Focuses on Green Innovation
This year’s event, Green Innovation in China and the U.S.: Creating Climate Solutions, features two keynote speakers in addition to a movie screening, a panel on electric vehicles, and a closing reception.
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- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Kind, Passionate, Luminous”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/18338-grace-marchant">Grace Marchant BA ’25</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Outdoorsy, Close-knit, Exploratory”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/19791-nina-oishi">Nina Oishi BA ’18</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Creative, Interdisciplinary, Passionate”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/16650-sofia-reeves">Sofia Reeves BA ’23</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Nurturing, Interdisciplinary, Green”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/19716-karl-peterson">Karl Peterson BA ’23</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Open, Creative, People-oriented”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/18422-ruth-makonnen">Ruth Makonnen BA ’22</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Passionate, Rigorous, Home”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/13046-isabel-artiaga">Isabel Artiaga BA ’22</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Engaged, Innovative, Open Minded”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/13069-luca-sax">Luca Sax BA ’22</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Idyllic, Friendly, Supportive”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/19756-terin-trachtenberg">Terin Trachtenberg BA ’21</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Community, Beautiful, Prestigious”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/18310-katie-shimaura">Katie Shimaura BA ’24</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Picturesque, Fulfilling, Collaborative”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/21237-colin-blume">Colin J. Blume BA ’26</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Engagement, Difference, Familiar”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/10667-tuse-mahenya">Tuse Mahenya BA ’21</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Green, Welcoming, Accepting”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/14673-elana-goff">Elana Goff BA ’22</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Enlightening, Green, Transformative”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/19820-yoana-stoyanova">Yoana Stoyanova BA ’20</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Challenging, Supporting, Green”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/19704-hanna-varga">Hanna Varga BA ’18</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Small, Engaging, Supportive”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/10572-juan-carlos-archila">Juan Carlos Archila BA ’21</a>
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