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Lewis & Clark is located in the lush hills of South Portland, the city’s “sixth quadrant.” But our beautiful campus isn’t the entire story—our location offers something that most other liberal arts colleges do not: an ideal setting in a vibrant, progressive city with endless networking, entertainment, and cultural resources.
I like to mix it up and try new coffee shops to explore new parts of Portland.
There is a distinct chillness and friendliness to Portlanders. When their passion comes to light, it is all passion, all the time. Portlanders are fearless and stand up for what they believe in.
My favorite thing about Portland is its easy access to exploring the outdoors. The ocean is only an hour and a half away, and Mount Hood is even closer. The Columbia River Gorge is a national scenic area that sits 30 minutes outside the city. I love how easy it is to go on adventures for the weekend, or just for the day.
Portland is a city that supports broad passions and provides diverse opportunities: visual and performing arts supported by a strong DIY-culture; activists and allies; tech companies and corporate headquarters; entrepreneurs, foodies, sustainability advocates; and many, many more. As a student, you will get direct access to the city and all it offers.
Our academics are also closely connected with the city. The Connect-Portland (PDX) designation is given to courses highlighting the experiential, experimental, and inquiry-based learning that is derived from our location.
No matter where you’re from or where you end up, once you arrive at Lewis & Clark, you’ll be a Portlander for life.
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Portland is the best place to own a dog in the U.S., according to U.S. News and World Report.
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Cosmopolitan names Portland among the best cities in the world to live in during your 20s.
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According to Modernist Pizza, Portland’s pies are the best in the land.
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Portland’s Books With Pictures won the 2022 Eisner award for best comic/graphic novel store in the world!
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It’s just a two-hour drive to get to a mountain, beach, or desert.
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Portland has three professional sports teams: the Trail Blazers, the Timbers, and the Thorns (pictured).
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Portland has 315 miles of bike pathways.
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Powell’s Books is the world’s biggest independent bookstore with over 3,500 different sections.
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Portland has 500+ food carts, including multiple cart pods in downtown Portland.
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The free Pioneer Express shuttle travels the six miles to the heart of a city that the NYT calls, “one of our national capitals of cool.”
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Portland is the third most creative city in America, as reported by alumna Lizzy Acker BA ’05 for the Oregonian.
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Portland is the best place to own a dog in the U.S., according to U.S. News and World Report.
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Cosmopolitan names Portland among the best cities in the world to live in during your 20s.
Featured News
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.