“When I toured Lewis & Clark, I immediately fell in love with the campus and all its greenery.”
Sophie Homolka BA ’26Jacksonville, IllinoisSophie, a mathematics major and health studies minor, found that the opportunities available for studying overseas and number of student organizations are why she said yes to L&C.More about Sophie“Lewis & Clark is a great place to learn how your skills and interests can be used to make a difference in the world.”
Lena Essak BA ’24Milwaukee, WisconsinEconomics alumna Lena was able to gain hands-on sustainability experience while working alongside two supportive L&C alums when she was a paid student intern for EDP Renewables.More about Lena“Sustainability at L&C is something that is intertwined with so many spaces and classes. Students can become closely involved in many green initiatives.”
Izz Lamola BA ’25Seattle, WashingtonEnvironmental studies major Izz helped create the Community Food Cabinet through the ReUse Room, and is working on a composting system for the community garden.More about Izz“The critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze information, weigh outcomes, and make informed choices is something I can directly trace back to my time at L&C.”
Curtis Shirey BA ’15CEO, Aspasia Wealth ManagementCurtis is passionate about systemic change, which led him to create a financial planning firm focused on expanding financial services to those who have historically been excluded.More about Curtis“I knew I wanted a smaller school experience. I wanted to be able to connect with my professors and to feel a sense of community, and I do.”
Jermisha Hinton BA ’25Washington, D.C.Jermisha, a computer science major and rhetoric and media studies minor, chose L&C for the small, tight-knit community where connecting with professors is a breeze.More about Jermisha
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Sustaining Your Future
Our campus is as green as it gets, and we pride ourselves on our deep commitment to sustainability and the environment. We’re equally committed to creating a sustainable future for your life after college. In fact, our brand-new Career Accelerator—a suite of internships, skills courses, mentorships, and certifications—is designed to ensure every L&C student acquires career-ready competencies before they graduate. Join us to jump start your career!
- Students are able to gain hands-on experience tending the bee garden and harvesting the honey.
- Seventeen percent of our students are varsity athletes!
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#1
Lewis & Clark is number one on Niche’s 2024 list of Best College Campuses in Oregon.
West
Lewis & Clark is named on Princeton Review’s 2025 “Best West” list of schools that they consider academically outstanding and well worth consideration.
Top 5
Lewis & Clark is in the top five Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Oregon in 2024, according to Niche.
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News and Media
Finn Watson BA ’26 Wins Goldwater Scholarship
Watson is one of 441 students selected from a pool of more than 5,000 nationwide for the Barry Goldwater Scholarship, the preeminent award for undergraduates in the natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics.
Lewis & Clark and Albina Vision Trust Launch Historic Partnership
The new collaboration will build a hub for education and economic opportunity within Portland’s redeveloped Lower Albina district to foster learning as a core value of the community and provide opportunities for Albina residents and Lewis & Clark students, staff, and faculty.
Nothing But Net—and Heart
Just one year after finishing dead last in the Northwest Conference, Lewis & Clark men’s basketball shocked the league with a championship run for the record books.
Exploring Global Trade: A Fulbright Year in Kenya
Caroline Gray BA ’17 spent a transformative year in Nairobi as a U.S. Fulbright Scholar, forging academic partnerships and exploring the geopolitical forces shaping international trade.
From L&C’s Student Newspaper to NPR’s Next Gen Radio
Mossy Log editors from three eras took part in NPR’s Next Generation Radio Project, a weeklong digital journalism training program that empowers participants to produce their own multimedia stories.
‘Something Wicked This Way Comes’ to the Main Stage
The theatre department presented a contemporary take on Shakespeare’s Macbeth, a mystifying and twisted tale that explores the relationships between human beings and the natural world through horror, humanity, and the uncanny.
Lewis & Clark is
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Quirky, Idyllic, Curious”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/14674-mateo-kaiser">Mateo Kaiser BA ’23</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Tight-knit, Engaging, Unique”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/9526-sydney-owada">Sydney Owada BA ’19</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Stunning, Challenging, Righteous”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/19829-jonah-svihus">Jonah Svihus BA ’18</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Inclusive, Thought-Provoking, Engaging”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/8320-jessye-lavine">Jessye Lavine BA ’16</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Adventurous, Creative, Inclusive”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/21571-yukino-johnson">Yukino Johnson BA ’26</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Outdoors, Exciting, Friendly”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/22580-sophia-riley">Sophia Riley BA ’25</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Green, Curious, Introspective”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/19639-helen-cecile-nowatka">Helen Cecile Nowatka BA ’22</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"> “Rigorous, Intimate, PWI”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/18301-shalini-hanstad">Shalini Hanstad</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Live, Laugh, Love”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/19786-amelia-madarang">Amelia Madarang BA ’22</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Accepting, Welcoming, Cold”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/10680-saheli-singh">Saheli Singh BA ’22</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Sustainable, Alternative, Creative”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/18245-rosemary-elliott">Rosemary Elliott Political Science & Psychology BA ’19</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Driven, Aspirational, Lively”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/16640-greta-burton">Greta Burton BA ’22</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Tight-knit, Supporting, Caring”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/19103-nicolas-wilson">Nicolas Wilson BA ’24</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>
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