News and Events

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.

Splendid Cycles, a beloved Portland bike store, is offering L&C staff and faculty 10 percent off the purchase of an E-bike.

In addition to being listed among the nation’s 390 best colleges and on the Green College Honor Roll, Lewis & Clark received top rankings for most beautiful campus (No. 4), best college newspaper (No. 16), and most politically active students (No. 16).

Feya Dawkins BA ’25 spent her summer as an intern at SCRAP, a local nonprofit that turns trash into treasure.

This summer, L&C students gained hands-on work experience through paid internships, diving into real-world challenges and building their professional skills.

The 2024 Get There Car Free Challenge is a timely opportunity to drive less and use transportation options more for the chance to win prizes! Join the movement by pledging to drive less for one week and logging trips taken by transit, walking, biking, scooter, carpooling, and vanpooling.

A new method to assess institutions is unveiled, with the highest marks going to Lewis & Clark College.

Donate or swap any clothing and household items in good condition. Donation collection sites include a two-day Green Move Out Swap and Shop (@Maggie’s) and three donation trucks (see locations below). 

Please join us to celebrate Earth Day every day in April.

Requesting clothing donations from faculty, staff, and the L&C community

An internship is a great opportunity for students to connect with organizations outside of LC and to build skills, understanding, and experience in translating the liberal arts into a professional role.

Lena Essak BA ’24 spent her summer as a paid community relations intern in the Portland office of EDP Renewables. Thanks to the Bates Center Summer Sustainability Internship course, she was able to learn, grow, and gain hands-on experience while working alongside two supportive Lewis & Clark alumni.

Up to three CAS faculty will be awarded Health + Humanities Community Connections Faculty Grants to support courses that include new community partnerships in health + humanities. Applications are open now! 

A Thanksgiving reflection by Professor Joyce Tischler

The Board of Trustees and Executive Council recently approved the establishment of an energy efficiency revolving fund, intended to reduce energy use across campus and advance our climate goals.