“When looking into L&C, I felt like almost every single thing was grabbing my attention.”
Kenan Imamovic BA ’25Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina“What I love most about Lewis & Clark College is that each student here comes with a unique story—we’re an eclectic mix.”
Lucinda Law BA ’24Chico, California“One of the biggest reasons I transferred to L&C was because of the opportunities that arise from attending a liberal arts college in a big city.”
Bennett Gazor BA ’25Tiburon, California“I chose L&C because I knew I would be connected with people and places that allow me to expand my perspective on life, community, and the world.”
Grace Blunck BA ’24Milwaukee, Wisconsin“The environment of Lewis & Clark was unlike any other college I visited. It is an amazing place to wake up to every day.”
Whitney Maxfield BA ’25Riverton, Utah
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Lewis & Clark is a great place to get creative. Whether you’re a maker, an audience member, a behind-the-scenes collaborator, or some of each, opportunities abound for you in the fine arts. Our conservatory-caliber faculty will train you to live your dream as a working artist, or nurture your desire to grow as an artist while pursuing other life paths. With over 70 percent of our students involved in the arts during their time at L&C, we promise: there’s a place for your ideas and your voice here.
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Lewis & Clark’s economics department is on U.S. News and World Report’s 2023-24 “Best Undergraduate Economics Programs.”
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Lewis & Clark is on U.S. News & World Report’s 2023–24 “Best Value Schools” list.
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Lewis & Clark is in the top five Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Oregon in 2024, according to Niche.
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A Puppet? A Wolf? Boxing? It’s ‘Wolf Play’!
With the help of a puppet, boxing moves, and wolf pack metaphors, Wolf Play explores issues of family, parenting, community, survival, and love.
Digital Technology and the Internet
The student-run Gender Studies Symposium will examine the ways in which digital technology, internet platforms, and online spaces have shaped and been shaped by understandings and expressions of gender and sexuality.
Student-Run Symposium Explores Language and Politics
L&C’s 10th annual Middle East and North African Studies Symposium provides an opportunity for students to showcase their research and hear from outside speakers and scholars.
Athletics Scores New Resources for Mental Health
L&C’s Mental Health Validation Program (MVP) brings counseling services, mental health workshops, student-athlete peer support groups, and more to the college’s student-athletes.
International Education and Exchange
For the seventh time in 10 years, Lewis & Clark has been named one of the top producers of Fulbright Award winners in the country.
Entrepreneurial Thinking, Networking, and Pitching on Display
The annual Winterim brings students to campus for a week of learning, networking, and mentoring, which culminates in a pitch competition.
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- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Love and Community”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/18509-madeleine-macwilliamson">Madeleine MacWilliamson BA ’24</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Creative, Compassionate, Supportive”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/17214-vanja-pesi">Vanja Pešić BA ’22</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Open, Creative, People-oriented”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/18422-ruth-makonnen">Ruth Makonnen BA ’22</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Inclusive, Engaging, Beautiful”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/10681-christopher-plechot-binder">Christopher Plechot Binder BA ’21</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Challenging, Beautiful, Supportive”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/19641-kelsey-parker">Kelsey Parker BA ’22</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Inclusive, Pioneer, Diversity”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/18350-polly-ren">Polly Ren BA ’25</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Embracing, Friendly, Exciting”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/19104-josem-maidana">JoséM Maidana BA ’25</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Relationships, Connections, Beautiful”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/10652-erin-khong">Erin Khong BA ’21, MA ’23</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Outdoorsy, Beautiful, Open-minded”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/19655-karli-corey">Karli Corey BA ’21</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Beautiful, Formative, Interdisciplinary”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/18377-raiven-greenberg">Raiven Greenberg BA ’17</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"> “Picturesque, Home, Cozy”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/18223-jo-becker">Jo Becker BA ’96</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Creative, Interdisciplinary, Passionate”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/16650-sofia-reeves">Sofia Reeves BA ’23</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>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Opportunity, Community, Leadership”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/17233-annika-clunk">Annika Clunk BA ’20</a>
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