When the Lewis & Clark community comes together, our strength is unparalleled. Now is the time for us to look ahead and think about how we can best shape our future for continued success. Last semester institutional leadership began developing a new strategic plan and, with the help of a growing circle of faculty and staff, we have made good headway. We are now looking for wider participation in the process.

An opinion piece by President Holmes-Sullivan featured in The Hechinger Report examines how building resilience, the ability to rebound from setbacks, can help set students up for success.

This academic year, President Holmes-Sullivan is hosting a series of open-house-style staff salons at her home to build cross-campus connections and foster community.

The Board of Trustees met on campus October 19–20. It was the Board’s first meeting with Paula Hayes BS ’92 as board chair, and also the first meeting with new trustee Bob Rowe BA ’77.

Lewis & Clark recently met―and surpassed―the most ambitious fundraising goal in its history, marking a new era of growth and momentum. A reception is planned for October 19 to celebrate this achievement and the community that made it possible.

Robin Holmes-Sullivan found her way to becoming L&C’s president via a career in student affairs administration. Hear her thoughts about the profession and program in this short video.

Dr. Robin Holmes-Sullivan attended the State of the Union address in Washington, D.C., on February 7. She was the special guest of Oregon Congressman Earl Blumenauer BA ’70, JD ’76.

The Randall Trust awards $1.5 million gift to L&C’s Bates Center for Entrepreneurship and Leadership.

Welcome to our 26th president, Dr. Robin Holmes-Sullivan, whose tenure began on July 1. Holmes-Sullivan is the first woman and the first person of color to serve as Lewis & Clark’s president in the institution’s 155-year history. Watch Robin’s welcome video and learn more about her.