“I like how music combines mathematics with art and creativity. That harmony is the perfect example of the liberal arts.”
Piper McCoy Harmon BA ’26Portland, OregonAs a club president, peer tutor, KPH Radio manager, varsity athlete, music minor, and computer science and math major, Piper stays busy on campus.More about Piper“I am grateful that I am able to explore both of my passions—biochemistry and theatre—as contradictory as they may be.”
Evelyn Gore BA ’26Lakeville, MinnesotaEvelyn loves how curiosity is celebrated in both her theatre and biochemistry and molecular biology majors.More about Evelyn“Lewis & Clark classes can show you new interests you didn’t even realize you had.”
Taj-Jamaal “TJ” Muhammad BA ’26Inglewood, CaliforniaThrough the variety of L&C’s liberal arts curriculum, rhetoric and media studies major TJ found passion in unexpected places—the English and theatre departments.More about Taj-Jamaal “TJ”“L&C makes it easy for me to contribute to the school community as an artist.”
Miranda Caba Solano BA ’27Caguas, Puerto RicoStudio art major Miranda stays busy at L&C through involvement in Gente Latina Unida, Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement, and Cheer and Step.More about Miranda“The theatre community at L&C is wonderful—it’s introduced me to so many incredibly creative and intelligent people who have made my college experience all the better.”
Cleo Lockhart BA ’25Denver, ColoradoFrom performing with Fire Arts Club to getting published in the student-run Literary Review, theatre major Cleo stays busy in the arts and beyond on campus.More about Cleo
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Arts for All
Lewis & Clark is a great place to get creative. Whether you’re a maker, an audience member, a behind-the-scenes collaborator, or some of each, there are endless opportunities for you in the fine arts. Our conservatory-caliber faculty will train you to live your dream as a working artist, or nurture your desire to grow as an artist while pursuing other life paths. With over 70 percent of our students involved in the arts during their time at L&C, we promise: there’s a place for your ideas and your voice here.
- Each semester, mainstage theatre productions include opportunities for students to act, direct, build sets, manage the front of the house, and more. [Image: Henry IV, Part One, fall 2023]
- Seventeen percent of our students are varsity athletes!
We are home to the only law school in Portland, and our 4-5-6 Commitment can help you earn your BA and JD in only six years!
- The L&C Jazz Combos study jazz of all styles from bebop to swing, funk to Latin, free to fusion. [Credit: Nadav Ben-David BA ’25]
- Our nationally recognized teacher education program at our graduate school is firmly grounded in social justice and equity, and our 4-5-6 Commitment can help you earn your BA and MAT in five years!
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Top 5
Lewis & Clark is in the top five Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Oregon in 2024, according to Niche.
Best
L&C has earned the 2024-2025 Private Colleges of Distinction recognition.
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.
You will find your people, and your people will find you.

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News and Media
Lewis & Clark Earns Coveted Carnegie Research Designation
Only 40 liberal arts colleges nationwide―and two in Oregon―qualified for the new category, which highlights institutions without PhD programs that operate a robust research enterprise.
NPR’s ‘Morning Edition’ Features Moss Week
Lewis & Clark’s annual Moss Appreciation Week recently garnered national media attention on NPR’s Morning Edition. Moss Week combines scientific exploration with creative, playful events, celebrating the everyday wonders of moss.
Life After L&C
Graduating from Lewis & Clark means you will earn a bachelor of arts degree that is grounded in critical thinking, written and verbal communication skills, teamwork, and problem solving—all of the essential qualifications you need to succeed in any career.
Alum Awarded the ‘Oscar of Teaching’
Micah Depper BA ’10, a seventh-grade science teacher in Maine, is one of a handful of teachers nationwide selected for a $25,000 Milken Educator Award, part of the nation’s preeminent teacher-recognition program.
Blending the Liberal Arts With Entrepreneurial Spirit
In mid-January, nearly 30 Lewis & Clark students immersed themselves in Winterim, a fast-paced and supportive experience that culminated in a pitch competition for more than $10,000 in prizes.
Brett Elliott Named Head Football Coach
Elliott comes to Lewis & Clark from Linfield University, where he was the 2005 National Player of the Year and served two stints as a coach. He most recently served as the Wildcats’ offensive coordinator.
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- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Beautiful, Challenging, Creative”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/9534-max-clary">Max Clary BA ’18</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Home, Accepting, Challenging”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/13057-alys-chang">Alys Chang BA ’22</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"> “Passion, Commitment, Dedication”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/17276-mary-bodine-watts">Mary Bodine-Watts BA ’09, JD ’13</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Curiosity, Opportunity, Initiative”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/20400-august-van-nieuwenhuysen">August van Nieuwenhuysen BA ’25</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Inclusive, Tight-knit, Inspiring”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/17388-sam-helms-galbraith">Sam Helms-Galbraith BA ’21</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Beautiful, Inspired, Artsy”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/17614-genevieve-basile">Genevieve Basile BA ’23</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"> “Community, Eccentric, Outdoorsy”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/18270-kaylee-howser">Kaylee Howser BA ’24</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Intimate, Adaptable, Eclectic”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/19642-olivia-weaver">Olivia Weaver BA ’22</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Supportive, Exciting, Open”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/18362-cloe-moreno">Cloe Moreno BA ’24</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Welcoming, Stimulating, Challenging”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/22249-alicia-mcmahon">Alicia McMahon BA ’25</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Liberal, Vocal, Clique-y”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/19707-ross-miyabuchi">Ross Miyabuchi BA ’22</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Supportive, Inclusive, Challenging”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/16457-edgard-garcia">Edgard Antonio Garcia BS ’92</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Empathy, Nature, Community”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/16321-francisco-perozo">Francisco Perozo BA ’23</a>
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