“Because of my professors at L&C, I was able to make the connections that turned my entrepreneurial ideas into a self-sustaining business.”
Max Clary BA ’18Medical Student, Stanford UniversityAfter graduating, Max used his chemistry degree and entrepreneurship connections to start an organization that addresses malnutrition in communities devastated by civil war.More about Max“I have honed essential skills at L&C, all of which will be invaluable in my future pursuits. These experiences have fueled my interests and profoundly shaped my understanding of the world and my role within it.”
Sonali Blair BA ’25Denver, ColoradoSonali, a sociology and anthropoogy major and Hispanic studies minor, was a cochair for the Ray Warren Symposium on Race and Ethnic Studies, which sharpened her leadership, research, and communication skills.More about Sonali“Having such a nice faculty-student ratio in your classes and being able to voice your needs with each professor allows every student to make the most of their experience.”
Kenan Imamovic BA ’25Tuzla, Bosnia and HerzegovinaKenan, who is double majoring in computer science and psychology, appreciates the range of academic possibilities and room for personal development at L&C.More about Kenan“L&C has given me an incredible community of peers, amazing classes, and some really cool leadership opportunities! I feel so much more responsible and confident in myself.”
Julia Einaudi BA ’25Seattle, WashingtonEnvironmental studies major Julia stays busy on campus through a variety of activities including the environmental studies symposium, student government, and the student-run radio station, KPH.More about Julia“I feel that L&C has really supported my self-discovery and preparation for both my career and my place in future communities.”
Audrey Perry BA ’25Lincoln, NebraskaSociology and anthropoogy and French studies double major Audrey likes that a liberal arts education allows the opportunity to be curious about many different possibilities for the future.More about Audrey
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A liberal arts degree—in any major—is an excellent way to prepare for life after college. In fact, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, the core values of the liberal arts are an exact match with the top five essential career skills: critical thinking, work ethic, teamwork, oral and written communications, and leadership. Plus, a Lewis & Clark education is more affordable than you might think. Why not jump start your career by applying today?
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From Trash to Treasure: Creating Art From Waste
L&C’s Art and Ecology class uses waste materials from around Portland to create meaningful works of art. This course offers a fresh approach to creative practice to help students respond to the climate crisis, explore the agency of materials, and build connections to place.
First-Year Experience Positions Students for Success
Transitioning into college can be an emotional, busy time for students and their families. Lewis & Clark’s First-Year Experience team aims to create a smooth transition by laying the groundwork for a successful first semester.
2024: A Year to Remember
As the calendar year draws to a close, we’ve compiled a sampling of top stories from the undergraduate college, the graduate school, and the law school.
Health + Humanities Internships = Impact
The Center for Community and Global Health offers funding for health and humanities internships with Portland-area partners. Whether over the summer or during the school year, L&C students benefit from paid internships that turn career exploration into action.
A Forum for Dialogue and Discussion on Palestine and Israel
The Middle East and North African Studies program offered a new course this fall to facilitate discussion and collective learning around the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Uncovering the Hidden Toll of Natural Disasters
Rachel Young BA ’11 recently published groundbreaking research in the journal Nature on the long-term health impact of tropical cyclones. The article is part of her growing scholarship on the quantifiable social effects of climate change and natural hazards.