News

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  The Finest 2-Week Stretch of the PNT
  June 6
  Don’t have time to hike all the way from Mexico to Canada on the PNT? Take a look at what Backpacker.com scouts called its “finest 2-week stretch”.
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  Win Concert Tickets!
  June 4
  Free tickets from KLC all summer!
• Big Indian Gorge: An Easy Way To Enter Steens Mountain
  September 30
  Notes on heading into Steens Mountain through the Big Indian Gorge trail.
• The Wallowas, A Place For Solitude
  September 30
  A guide to and conversation about hiking in the solitude of the Wallowas.
• The Columbia Slough: Exposing The City’s Wild Side
  September 30
  An exploration of urban nature within the Columbia Slough, near North Portland.
• 42 Miles of Hiking Routes Added In Portland
  September 30
  A group of 100+ volunteers developed 42 miles of urban hiking in Portland.
• How To Ford A River
  September 30
  Good advice on how to cross a river safely.
• Marquam Trail to Council Crest Hike
  January 28
  Easily one of Portland’s best close-in hikes, the Marquam Trail is as pleasant as any in Forest Park and features an outstanding four-mountain view from Council Crest Park.
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  Outdoor Learning
  November 21
  The College Outdoors program takes students to the mountains, rivers, deserts, and coasts of the Pacific Northwest.
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  After overseas program, student stays on at U.S. embassy in Greece
  September 25
  After an overseas study program in Rome last spring, Allie McRaith ’16 spent 10 weeks in Greece. But she didn’t spend her summer island hopping—she was working at the U.S. embassy in Athens.
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  Overseas program highlighted by U.S. News & World Report
  September 9
  For the third year in a row, U.S. News & World Report has recognized Lewis & Clark’s overseas and off-campus program as one of the best in the nation.
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  Alumna brings site-specific art to Portland Building
  September 8

  Over the summer, artist Abigail McNamara B.A. ’12 spent 11 hours at the entrance to downtown’s Portland Building. She carefully observed and recorded all comings and goings of the day, preparing to create an intricate installation for display in the building’s lobby.

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  College Outdoors expands offerings for incoming students
  August 14
  Each fall, College Outdoors organizes trips for incoming first-year and transfer students to bond with peers as they explore the mountains, rainforests, and rivers of the Pacific Northwest. This year, College Outdoors will offer 17 New Student Trips, the largest selection since the program began.
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  Lewis & Clark alumni premier new play at Fertile Ground Festival
  January 29
  A cast and crew of Lewis & Clark alumni and current students are giving life to a language-based comedic drama at Portland’s Action/Adventure Theatre.
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  Global Perspectives
  November 18
  Lewis & Clark’s overseas and off-campus programs provide students with unique academic and cultural experiences.
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  Department of State recognizes Lewis & Clark for overseas study
  November 14
  Lewis & Clark has been named one of the top 10 baccalaureate institutions for semester- and year-long overseas programs. The rankings, presented by the Institute of International Education and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, also show Lewis & Clark in the top 20 undergraduate schools for U.S. students studying abroad.
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  Celebrating William Stafford at 100
  October 9
  We honor the acclaimed poet and teacher who made Lewis & Clark his academic home.
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  Art exhibit builds on students’ overseas experience
  September 24
  Expanding upon connections formed during their overseas program in Cuba, members of Lewis & Clark’s student group ACCION have brought a diverse array of Cuban art to Portland.
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  Overseas program recognized by U.S. News & World Report
  September 9
  For the second year in a row, U.S. News & World Report has recognized Lewis & Clark’s overseas and off-campus program as one of the best in the nation. The college is also one of the top 75 liberal arts colleges in the country, according to the U.S. News rankings.
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  Expressly for Pioneers
  July 19
  Students enjoy the freedom of Portland, with a little help from our shuttle.
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  Professor Tung Yin to give perspective on future of war
  October 10
  What will the wars of tomorrow look like? Given current advances in robotics, electronic surveillance, and digital sabotage, future battles may be fought as much from cubicles as in the trenches.
• Theatre Alum Nominated for Best Actor!
  August 31
  Usman Ally, Theatre Department performance major ‘04, has been nominated for Chicago’s very prestigious EQUITY JOSEPH JEFFERSON AWARD.
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  Outdoor Adventures
  August 21
  Explore the beauty of the Pacific Northwest with College Outdoors.
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  All the world’s a stage for Lewis & Clark theatre students
  July 23
  Lewis & Clark theatre students easily find their niche in Portland’s art scene.
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  Life at Lewis & Clark
  July 16
  Our students enjoy an impressive range of activities, on campus and off.
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  Students partner with parks department on forest recovery project
  June 4
  In an effort to keep English ivy at bay and turn 146 acres of land into a fully functioning forest, Lewis & Clark students teamed up with Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) to conduct research on the forest recovery process.
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  Julia Grieve’s work in Family Dynamic exhibit
  February 10
  Julia Grieve’s work in Family Dynamic exhibit
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  24 hours in Portland
  January 11
  Students offer their ideas about how to get a taste of the city in just one day.
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  Students invited to coding challenge at Microsoft
  November 7
  During Kinect CodeCamp, computer science majors gained valuable experience.
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  Magnificent Morocco
  October 31
  Lewis & Clark expands its robust overseas study program to North Africa.