“The growth that has taken place for me at L&C is substantial. I discovered my voice, and I learned to tap into my strengths.“
Katrina Kuzmina BA ’23Moscow, RussiaCommencement senior speaker Katrina discovered a stronger sense of self thanks to the warmth and support of her community—as an international student, a rhetoric and media studies major, a dancer, and more.More about Katrina“L&C has changed me by being an accepting and welcoming environment in which I was able to spread my wings.”
Zoë Sanderson BA ’24Eugene, OregonZoë is building a skill set for her future career as a doctor from what she’s learning as a biology major—and on her overseas program in Southeast Asia.More about Zoë“Going on a New Student Trip was the best decision I could have made as an incoming student. I highly encourage any new student to partake in this experience.”
Adam Schwarz BA ’23Daly City, CaliforniaAdam’s experiences in the classroom as a computer science and mathematics major and data science minor helped him develop his thinking and independence in Professor Greta Binford’s lab—all great skills for him to use now that he has graduated!More about Adam“My liberal arts education means I will be able to achieve multiple things with my degree and use my critical thinking skills in a career of my choosing.”
DJ Smith BA ’23Las Vegas, NevadaRecent alumnus DJ was a dedicated community member who balanced his major in rhetoric and media studies and minor in entrepreneurial leadership and innovation with his commitments to playing football and working as a resident advisor.More about DJ“After my campus visit, I could see myself among the students at L&C and I had a gut feeling I would belong.”
Natalie Zoz BA ’23Lincoln, NebraskaNatalie recently graduated with a major in computer science while double minoring in Chinese and data science. She found studying the liberal arts challenged her view of the world and turned her into a more open-minded and inquisitive learner.More about Natalie
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Welcome!
Lewis & Clark students are the best, and we’re so excited about the amazing incoming class who has committed to joining us this fall. We can’t wait for new students to delve into our incredible academics, experience our commitment to student wellness, get into the groove of the Pacific Northwest lifestyle, and integrate into our warm, welcoming community. Maybe L&C is the place for you, too … how about planning a visit to find out?
- This could be your home. Join us at Lewis & Clark!
- Roll, Pios! Seventeen percent of our students are varsity athletes.
- Picture yourself here. You’ll like what you see!
Get to Know Us
President Holmes-Sullivan
was inaugurated on October 21, 2022!Abri Boyd BA ’23
talks about Pioneer Preview Day.Emily Clark BA ’22
tells us how College Outdoors helped her create community here at Lewis & Clark.
Explore More
Foodie
WalletHub listed Portland as the “Best Foodie City in America.”
2,188
As of fall 2022, there are 2,188 degree-seeking students enrolled at Lewis & Clark College.
Top 10
Our chapel has been called one of the most beautiful you’ll ever see on a college campus.
News and Media
The History of Incarceration Turned Inside-Out
In late April, 15 students from Lewis & Clark and 15 students from the Columbia River Correctional Institution performed an original theatre piece as the culmination of their Inside-Out history course, Crime and Punishment in the United States.
Fulbright Winners Foster Connection Worldwide
As recipients of prestigious Fulbright awards, four members of the L&C community will work abroad as teachers and researchers next year.
Neuroscience Scholar Wins College’s Highest Honor
Gila Winefeld BA ’23—a biochemistry and molecular biology major, dancer, and mental health advocate—won this year’s Rena Ratte Award.
Family History as American History
Valerie White, L&C’s ombudsperson, shares her family’s history as Black abolitionists in an exhibit at Liberty Bell Center in Philadelphia and in an upcoming book.
Shopping Sustainably
The ReUse Room, L&C’s sustainable thrift shop, enables students to donate goods and shop for free clothes, housing and school supplies, shelf-stable food, and more!
Teacher of the Year
Instructor in Japanese Yoshiko Reynolds is the 2023 Teacher of the Year.
Lewis & Clark is
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Dynamic, Magical, Drenched in Possibilities ”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/17696-becks-ellison">Becks Ellison BA ’98</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Birkenstock, Bon Coffee, Shield Bugs”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/8323-jennifer-anderson">Jennifer Anderson BA ’19</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Progressive, Interactive, Stimulating”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/8330-jackie-chill">Jackie Chill BA ’18</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Exploration, Experimentation, Rigorous”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/16542-smith-s-yarberry">Smith “S.” Yarberry BA ’16</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Close, Individualized, Busy”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/8322-hannah-spears">Hannah Spears BA ’18</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Inventive, Builders, Restless”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/16594-kiel-johnson">Kiel Johnson BA ’09</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Close-knit, Collaborative, Engaging”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/9091-talia-lichtenberg">Talia Lichtenberg BA ’20</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Beautiful, Inspiring, Transformative”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/17472-jen-kerns">Jen Kerns BA ’90</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Diverse, Inclusive, Community”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/18211-kim-anderson">Kim Anderson BS ’70</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Enriching, Challenging, Transformative”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/17195-ocean-eale">Ocean Eale BA ’19</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Conscious, Interdisciplinary, Active”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/10675-tadao-kumasaka">Tadao Kumasaka BA ’21</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Engaged, Resourceful, Dynamic”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/9481-beija-flor">Beija Flor BA ’18</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “The Way Forward”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/14619-jason-kowalski">Jason Kowalski BA ’24</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Adventurous, Globally-focused, Nurturing”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/16683-ashleen-smith">Ashleen Smith BA ’23</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Progressive, Inclusive, Diverse”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/16323-ryan-cibull">Ryan Cibull BA ’22</a>
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