Experiential Learning
Opening Young Eyes to the World of Fine Art
Lewis & Clark enters the second year of its engagement with the Portland Art Museum’s paid college internship program, an opportunity for students to facilitate interactive K-12 group visits in the galleries.
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Mental Health
Increasing Multilingual Mental Health Services in Oregon Schools
Lewis & Clark’s Graduate School of Education and Counseling received a $1.1 million federal grant to train school psychologists to effectively support students in high-need rural and urban districts.
Global Recognition
Lewis & Clark Climbs in Newest World University Ranking
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.
Faculty-Student Research
Big Discoveries in Tiny Worms
Greg Hermann, professor of biology, has secured a $414,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health to unravel how the size of organelles impacts overall cell function in a worm model. This deep dive into the basic workings of cells may lead to future applications in medicine.
Main Stage
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. The show opens November 1, with performances running on select days through November 9.
Spotlight: Democracy
Clinical Assistant Professor Cari Zall explains Oregon’s new Social Studies Standards, which introduce fresh perspectives and a more inclusive curriculum, and how the graduate school is preparing future educators to work with these guidelines.
As a new member of College Presidents for Civic Preparedness, President Robin Holmes-Sullivan is joining 91 other college presidents from across the country to advance higher education’s pivotal role in preparing students to be engaged citizens and to uphold free expression on campus.
Todd Lochner and Ellen Seljan of the political science department served as consultants to the City of Gresham, sharing their expertise on electoral systems and local political institutions.
In a time of significant political polarization, how do the first amendment’s free speech protections inform civil discourse?
As a counterpoint to the rise in uncivil discourse, Lewis & Clark is taking a different approach. President Robin Holmes-Sullivan launched L&C’s Community Dialogues program, an ongoing multiyear initiative focused on building capacity to have constructive discussions.
L&C’s Center for Social Change and Community Involvement and the League of Women Voters are putting on an event for students to learn more about ranked choice voting and how to understand your ballot.
Lewis & Clark is taking part in the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, working to improve civic engagement and achieve at least 80 percent voter turnout in the upcoming election.
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From the Magazine
Play Ball!
This spring marked the grand opening of the newly renovated Huston Memorial Sports Complex and the dedication of Jerry Gatto Field, named after the legendary L&C baseball coach.
Beyond the Bar
Lewis & Clark Law School is at the forefront of a movement to provide a rigorous—and more equitable—alternative to the bar exam. Professor Joanna Perini-Abbott is helping lead the conversation around licensure reform.
A Growing Hub for Mental Health
Lewis & Clark’s newly expanded Community Counseling Center serves as a training ground for counseling students and a thriving mental health resource for Portland.