“I knew I wanted a smaller school experience. I wanted to be able to connect with my professors and to feel a sense of community, and I do.”
Jermisha Hinton BA ’25Washington, D.C.Jermisha, a computer science major and rhetoric and media studies minor, chose L&C for the small, tight-knit community where connecting with professors is a breeze.More about Jermisha“The critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze information, weigh outcomes, and make informed choices is something I can directly trace back to my time at L&C.”
Curtis Shirey BA ’15CEO, Aspasia Wealth ManagementCurtis is passionate about systemic change, which led him to create a financial planning firm focused on expanding financial services to those who have historically been excluded.More about Curtis“Sustainability at L&C is something that is intertwined with so many spaces and classes. Students can become closely involved in many green initiatives.”
Izz Lamola BA ’25Seattle, WashingtonEnvironmental studies major Izz helped create the Community Food Cabinet through the ReUse Room, and is working on a composting system for the community garden.More about Izz“Lewis & Clark is a great place to learn how your skills and interests can be used to make a difference in the world.”
Lena Essak BA ’24Milwaukee, WisconsinEconomics alumna Lena was able to gain hands-on sustainability experience while working alongside two supportive L&C alums when she was a paid student intern for EDP Renewables.More about Lena“When I toured Lewis & Clark, I immediately fell in love with the campus and all its greenery.”
Sophie Homolka BA ’26Jacksonville, IllinoisSophie, a mathematics major and health studies minor, found that the opportunities available for studying overseas and number of student organizations are why she said yes to L&C.More about Sophie
- <a href="/live/image/gid/677/width/650/108053_Winterim_2025_cropintroduction.jpg" class="lw_preview_image"> <picture class="lw_image lw_image108053"> <source media="(max-width: 500px)" type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/677/width/500/height/500/crop/1/108053_Winterim_2025_cropintroduction.rev.1743443257.webp 2x" data-origin="responsive"/> <source media="(max-width: 500px)" type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/677/width/500/height/500/crop/1/108053_Winterim_2025_cropintroduction.rev.1743443257.jpg 2x" data-origin="responsive"/> <source media="(min-width: 501px)" type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/677/width/550/height/550/crop/1/108053_Winterim_2025_cropintroduction.rev.1743443257.webp 2x" data-origin="responsive"/> <source media="(min-width: 501px)" type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/677/width/550/height/550/crop/1/108053_Winterim_2025_cropintroduction.rev.1743443257.jpg 2x" data-origin="responsive"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/677/width/550/height/550/crop/1/108053_Winterim_2025_cropintroduction.rev.1743443257.jpg" alt="A group of students pose together outside an academic building." srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/677/width/550/height/550/crop/1/108053_Winterim_2025_cropintroduction.rev.1743443257.jpg 2x" data-max-w="1100" data-max-h="1100" loading="lazy" data-optimized="true"/> </picture> </a> <figcaption class="homepage-intro_image_caption">Among the Career Accelerator’s innovations will be scaling up the Bates Center for Entrepreneurship and Leadership’s curricular offerings.<br/><br/>Image: 2025 Winterim</figcaption>
Sustaining Your Future
Our campus is as green as it gets, and we pride ourselves on our deep commitment to sustainability and the environment. We’re equally committed to creating a sustainable future for your life after college. In fact, our brand-new Career Accelerator—a suite of internships, skills courses, mentorships, and certifications—is designed to ensure every L&C student acquires career-ready competencies before they graduate. Join us to jump start your career!
- Seventeen percent of our students are varsity athletes!
- Students are able to gain hands-on experience tending the bee garden and harvesting the honey.
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Top
For the seventh time in 10 years, Lewis & Clark has been named a Fulbright U.S. Student Program Top Producing Institution for 2023–24.
Best
Lewis & Clark is on the 2024 list of “America’s Best Colleges,” per Money magazine.
Top 5
Lewis & Clark is in the top five Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Oregon in 2024, according to Niche.
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News and Media
‘Something Wicked This Way Comes’ to the Main Stage
The theatre department presented a contemporary take on Shakespeare’s Macbeth, a mystifying and twisted tale that explores the relationships between human beings and the natural world through horror, humanity, and the uncanny.
A Tradition of Connection
For six decades, Lewis & Clark’s International Fair has brought cultures together through food, performances, and community.
Men’s Basketball Wins NWC Title
Lewis & Clark College outscored Whitman College (32–16) to win the program’s first Northwest Conference title since 2002.
On Track to the Roller Derby World Cup
From Portland’s Rose City Rollers to Team USA, Shelby Castro BA ’25 heads to Austria for the 2025 Roller Derby World Cup.
Life After L&C
Graduating from Lewis & Clark means you will earn a bachelor of arts degree that is grounded in critical thinking, written and verbal communication skills, teamwork, and problem solving—all of the essential qualifications you need to succeed in any career.
Alum Awarded the ‘Oscar of Teaching’
Micah Depper BA ’10, a seventh-grade science teacher in Maine, is one of a handful of teachers nationwide selected for a $25,000 Milken Educator Award, part of the nation’s preeminent teacher-recognition program.
Lewis & Clark is
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Tight-knit, Personalized, Transformational”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/18297-emily-tash">Emily Tash BA ’21</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Curiosity, Opportunity, Initiative”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/20400-august-van-nieuwenhuysen">August van Nieuwenhuysen BA ’25</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Inspiring, Community, Oasis”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/19884-ashley-brown">Ashley Brown BA ’20</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Collaborative, Interconnected, Joyous”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/18325-katya-schwieterman">Katya Schwieterman BA ’24</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Beautiful, Challenging, Creative”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/9534-max-clary">Max Clary BA ’18</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Progressive, Challenging, Welcoming”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/10616-tobias-varntoft">Tobias Varntoft BA ’21</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Live, Laugh, Love”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/19786-amelia-madarang">Amelia Madarang BA ’22</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Flavorful, Freeing, Inquisitive”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/17275-jenn-sosa-ramirez">Jenn Sosa Ramírez BA ’23</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Personal, Grounding, Stimulating”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/22480-torrey-lind">Torrey Lind BA ’22</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Inquisitive, Passionate, Explorative”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/14895-devin-owen">Devin Owen BA ’14</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Vibrant, Versatile, Verdant”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/19886-zoe-brouwer">Zoe Brouwer BA ’22</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Growing, Caring, Cozy”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/17133-rocio-yao">Rocío Yao BA ’24</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Community, Impact, Opportunity”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/10645-channing-stirrat">Channing Stirrat BA ’21</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Outdoors, Exciting, Friendly”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/22580-sophia-riley">Sophia Riley BA ’25</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Cozy, Green, Inclusive”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/19637-hannah-ronningen">Hannah Ronningen BA ’20</a>
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