"Think of it this way: Career-ready skills will help you land a job, but only mastering the most human skills will prepare you to change the world." 👏👏👏
Take a look at this opinion piece by President Holmes-Sullivan published today in US News. 🔎
What can make actor Ed Norton cry? The amazing teaching and learning that happens in Lewis & Clark's Inside Out program—and the Oscar shortlisted documentary that lets audiences experience the class.
Check it out at lclark.edu!
Today is the day—our brand new institutional homepage is LIVE! 🎉
Our website is our most powerful storytelling tool. As the front door to the institution’s online presence, the homepage showcases standout content, offering visitors a compelling first look—and ideally, a lasting impression.
Portrait of Dylan Kruse, president of Sustainable Northwest. Dylan is wearing a navy blue button down and black glasses and has brown hair and a beard.
Portland International Airport's lobby. The space is large and covered by wood, with several trees planted in the floor. Many people are walking through the space with suitcases.
Where does an L&C degree lead? Dylan Kruse BA ’09 offers one answer: from a major in international affairs to a hands-on internship to president of Sustainable Northwest, a regional nonprofit that links environment, community, and policy.
Read his story→ www.lclark.edu/live/news/57...
Lewis & Clark partnered with the Albina Music Trust to preserve Portland’s Black musical heritage, bringing Albina’s songs to campus through a panel discussion and immersive sound installation.
Pickles, pickles, pickles! Check out the fun connections between the iconic Portland Pickles baseball team and L&C. ⚾
Through internships and post-graduate careers, our students and alumni are helping the team thrive.
"Whether or not it's spider season, you're surrounded by them all the time...which I see as good news." 🕷️ 🕸️
Regardless of how you feel about your friendly neighborhood arachnids, you'll love hearing from our own Professor of Biology Greta Binford about "Spider Season" in the Pacific Northwest.
Associate Professor Lina Darwich and Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities Katherine FitzGibbon have received endowed professorships for their outstanding scholarly record. 👏
We're always delighted to share the treasures in our archives! Check out this New York Times review of “Near Flesh,” Katherine Dunn's first and only story collection, published nearly a decade after her death.
We want to be where the wild mice are!🐁 This summer, Rogers Science Program students immersed themselves in hands-on field work investigating the behavior of deer mice in Tryon Creek State Natural Area with Assistant Professor of Biology Tracy Burkhard―and found their career paths.
lclark.edu/news
The first day of classes is right around the corner! How can new students navigate college life with more confidence and less stress? Current seniors share their best tips. ⬇️
Read more: www.lclark.edu/live/news/56...
We are thrilled to announce that President Robin Holmes-Sullivan has appointed Ben Meoz as the next Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students.
Read more ⬇️
Congratulations to Professor Maryann Bylander! Her book "The Trade-Offs of Legal Status: Safe Migration, Documentation, and Debt in Southeast Asia" earned an honorable mention in the 2025 Thomas and Znaniecki Best Book competition of the American Sociological Association.
Nutrition INSIDE, a grassroots nonprofit organized by twelve L&C students and alumni, works to address malnutrition in Oregon’s prison systems.
Read more: heyor.ca/KYqN4Y
In her Medieval Manuscripts course, Professor of English Karen Gross brings history to life with the help of Watzek Library’s rich archival collections. Students get hands-on experience with centuries-old texts as they explore the art of archival research.
Read more! ⬇️
Ben Olsen, assistant professor of physics, is establishing L&C's first Quantum Information Science and Engineering lab to probe how unusual types of matter behave at the subatomic level.
Three years ago, she was a refugee fleeing violence who spoke no English. Today's she's an honors student and an incoming undergrad at L&C. Welcome, Sofia. We can't wait to see all you'll do at L&C and beyond!
This spring, students in our Environmental Engagement course took on one of the thorniest challenges in environmental work: bridging political and personal divides.
Led by Assistant Professor Alana Rader, the class partnered with local nonprofits to address polarizing issues and build mutual trust.
Lewis & Clark’s inaugural cohort of Posse Scholars graduated this spring, celebrating their success as student leaders and their readiness to create change beyond campus. 👏🎓
Read the full story in the #LCMagazine!
Lewis & Clark has been named No. 8 among small colleges on the Peace Corps’ 2025 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities list.
With six alumni currently serving across five countries, the college continues its deep-rooted commitment to global service.
Take a peek inside our cover story for the newest edition of the L&C Magazine, "Fighting for Our Forests."🌲
As the planet warms, L&C community members defend forest health through research, policy, and frontline forest work. Read the story: ➡️ heyor.ca/WTXDB3
Congratulations to Bacchus Ultimate, 2025 USA Ultimate Division III College Champions in the men's division! 🙌 🎉
📸 by Samuel Hotaling @ultiphotos.bsky.social
Read all about it! Burton Scheer BA ’25 is bringing their studies in English to the professional world of creative writing and literature through an events internship with the acclaimed Portland nonprofit Literary Arts 👏 @literaryarts.bsky.social
This important letter emphasizes the need for universities to preserve their freedoms regarding admissions, hiring, and academic decisions, ensuring that they can fulfill their vital roles in society.
Lewis & Clark President Robin Holmes-Sullivan has joined 250+ higher education in signing “A Call for Constructive Engagement,” a statement from the American Association of Colleges and Universities.
We are thrilled to be partnering with Albina Vision Trust to build a world-class education and economic empowerment hub on the redeveloped Portland Public Schools site, and provide academic programming, college courses and professional resources to all residents of Lower Albina. 🙌
Thrilled to see the Albina Vision Trust and @lclark.bsky.social announce this historic partnership to foster learning as a core value of the community and provide opportunities for Albina residents and Lewis & Clark students, staff, and faculty.
www.lclark.edu/live/news/55...
We are proud to announce our historic partnership with Albina Vision Trust. This collaboration will build a hub within Portland’s redeveloped Lower Albina district to foster learning as a core value of the community and provide opportunities for Albina residents and L&C students, staff, and faculty.
Mossy Log editors from three eras took part in NPR’s Next Generation Radio Project, a weeklong digital journalism training program that empowers participants to produce their own multimedia stories.
It is always a treat to see current students and alumni work together!
