“My favorite class is Roman Thought and Culture. While I am an English major, classics courses have been hugely helpful in revealing connections and allusions in the English literary tradition.”
Leo McNaughton BA ’24Milwaukie, OregonEnglish major Leo chose L&C for the intriguing courses and beautiful campus. His advice for new students? Take courses that both interest you and fulfill a general education requirement!More about Leo“My favorite class is Emerging Topics in Environmental Law. We dove into the history of U.S. environmental law, and studied the cases and legislation that inform the field today.”
Annabelle Rousseau BA ’23Modesto, CaliforniaEnvironmental studies major and English minor Annabelle joins student orgs and events that align with her passions and identity, like the Bachata Club, the Hawai’i Club’s annual lu’au, and the Native Student Union.More about Annabelle“Studying the liberal arts means you have a bridge between the humanities and the sciences. No matter what side you major in, elements of the other will find their way to you.”
Julian Diaz BA ’24Los Angeles, CaliforniaJulian initially considered majoring in art, but after taking Digital Media and learning how to make art using code, he knew he had found his calling as a computer science major.More about Julian“Lewis & Clark’s environment was unlike any other college I visited. It is an amazing place to wake up to every day.”
Whitney Maxfield BA ’25Riverton, UtahWhen Whitney isn’t busy studying for her biology major and data science minor, she is making the most of living on campus and being surrounded by friends and new people.More about Whitney“It’s even prettier in person. This could be your home. Join us at Lewis & Clark!”
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Get to Know Us
Visiting Assistant Professor Heather Ashley Hayes
shares what she loves about our vibrant community.
Andres Soto BA ’25
shares why he chose L&C.
Abri Boyd BA ’23
talks about Pioneer Preview Day.
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Our students gain experience through paid summer internships in the green sector.
Our new vice president for student life started August 1.
News and Media
Welcome, New Students!
Incoming first-year and transfer students share why they chose L&C.
Celebration, Destigmatization, and Hope
L&C’s Feminist Student Union asked Monica Lewinsky BA ’95 to return to campus to share her personal, vulnerable narrative with our community.
Can You Spot Skin Cancer?
Confronting Racial Violence Through Music
Portland’s Resonance Ensemble, led by L&C’s Kathy FitzGibbon, worked with artist-composer Damien Geter to present An African American Requiem, a bold, thought-provoking musical response to violence against African Americans in the United States.
Using L&C Skills to Prepare for Yale Law
Paige Underwood BA ’22 used her experiences, both inside and outside the classroom, to pursue a law career.
