“Sustainability at L&C is something that is intertwined with so many spaces and classes. Students can become closely involved in many green initiatives.”
Izz Lamola BA ’25Seattle, WashingtonEnvironmental studies major Izz helped create the Community Food Cabinet through the ReUse Room, and is working on a composting system for the community garden.More about Izz“When I toured Lewis & Clark, I immediately fell in love with the campus and all its greenery.”
Sophie Homolka BA ’26Jacksonville, IllinoisSophie, a mathematics major and health studies minor, found that the opportunities available for studying overseas and number of student organizations are why she said yes to L&C.More about Sophie“The critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze information, weigh outcomes, and make informed choices is something I can directly trace back to my time at L&C.”
Curtis Shirey BA ’15CEO, Aspasia Wealth ManagementCurtis is passionate about systemic change, which led him to create a financial planning firm focused on expanding financial services to those who have historically been excluded.More about Curtis“I knew I wanted a smaller school experience. I wanted to be able to connect with my professors and to feel a sense of community, and I do.”
Jermisha Hinton BA ’25Washington, D.C.Jermisha, a computer science major and rhetoric and media studies minor, chose L&C for the small, tight-knit community where connecting with professors is a breeze.More about Jermisha“Lewis & Clark is a great place to learn how your skills and interests can be used to make a difference in the world.”
Lena Essak BA ’24Milwaukee, WisconsinEconomics alumna Lena was able to gain hands-on sustainability experience while working alongside two supportive L&C alums when she was a paid student intern for EDP Renewables.More about Lena
Sustaining Your Future
Our campus is as green as it gets, and we pride ourselves on our deep commitment to sustainability and the environment. We’re equally committed to creating a sustainable future for your life after college. In fact, our brand-new Career Accelerator—a suite of internships, skills courses, mentorships, and certifications—is designed to ensure every L&C student acquires career-ready competencies before they graduate. Join us to jump start your career!
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NYC-Based Dance Company In Step With L&C Students
The Tiffany Mills Dance Company, named for and headed by L&C’s visiting professor and director of dance, took part in a spring residency on campus, leading a series of community dance workshops and performing The Viola Trilogyalongside students.
A Quantum Leap for Physics Students
Ben Olsen, assistant professor of physics, is establishing Lewis & Clark’s first Quantum Information Science and Engineering lab to probe how unusual types of matter behave at the subatomic level. But first he and his students have to build “The Apparatus.”
Voices of Vietnamese Portland
Nhân Hàn BA ’27 and Thoan Nguyễn BA ’27, with project manager Zoë Maughan BA ’19, curated a 15-panel, bilingual traveling exhibit highlighting stories from Vietnamese Portland: Memory, History, Community, an archive documenting experiences of Vietnamese Portlanders.
Senior Speaker: Katie Ingersoll BA ’25
Ingersoll will address graduates at the College of Arts and Sciences commencement on May 10.
Poet Joins Elite Ranks of Guggenheim Fellows
Corey Van Landingham BA ’08 has been named a 2025 Guggenheim Fellow, one of the nation’s most prestigious awards for creative and intellectual achievement. The fellowship will underwrite a yearlong poetry project that explores how isolation can sharpen both perception and imagination.
Festival of Scholars and Artists Celebrates Student Achievement
The annual event celebrates the work of Lewis & Clark’s student body.