“There’s so much to explore in Portland. It is like a never-ending playground.”
Whitney Maxfield BA ’25Riverton, UtahWhitney finds community through being a part of the swim team as well as through student-led events on campus.More about Whitney“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.Psychology major and ethnic studies minor Damaris has found being a cochair for the November Ray Warren Symposium complementary to her academic experience at L&C.More about Damaris“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, OhioAs a student-athlete, Kate finds balance and community on campus between her academics, social life, and two varsity sports.More about Kate“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, CaliforniaRhetoric and media studies major Colin came to Lewis & Clark for a liberal arts education where he could form relationships with faculty, staff, and peers.More about Colin“Lewis & Clark’s combination of academic excellence, community, and location in Portland made it a great fit for me.”
Hashim Salman BA ’25Amman, JordanHashim’s interest in both nature and city life led him to search for a college with a strong international affairs program and a close-knit community.More about Hashim
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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.