“One of the biggest reasons I transferred to L&C was because of the opportunities that arise from attending a liberal arts college in a big city.”
Bennett Gazor BA ’25Tiburon, California“When looking into L&C, I felt like almost every single thing was grabbing my attention.”
Kenan Imamovic BA ’25Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina“What I love most about Lewis & Clark College is that each student here comes with a unique story—we’re an eclectic mix.”
Lucinda Law BA ’24Chico, California“The environment of Lewis & Clark was unlike any other college I visited. It is an amazing place to wake up to every day.”
Whitney Maxfield BA ’25Riverton, Utah“I chose L&C because I knew I would be connected with people and places that allow me to expand my perspective on life, community, and the world.”
Grace Blunck BA ’24Milwaukee, Wisconsin
All Indications Are Yes
How could you say no to Lewis & Clark when there are so many reasons to say yes? Our campus is one of the most beautiful in the U.S., and the wonders of Portland and the bountiful Pacific Northwest will be right outside your door. Your classroom experience will be top-notch thanks to your professors. New friends, new perspectives, new ideas, and new ways to see the world … YES, PLEASE!
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Top 100
Lewis & Clark is in the top 100 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2023–24 “Best National Liberal Arts Colleges” list.
#1
Lewis & Clark is number one on Niche’s 2024 list of Best College Campuses in Oregon.
Artsy
Portland is the third most creative city in America, as reported by alumna Lizzy Acker BA ’05 for the Oregonian.
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News and Media
A Puppet? A Wolf? Boxing? It’s ‘Wolf Play’!
With the help of a puppet, boxing moves, and wolf pack metaphors, Wolf Play explores issues of family, parenting, community, survival, and love.
Digital Technology and the Internet
The student-run Gender Studies Symposium will examine the ways in which digital technology, internet platforms, and online spaces have shaped and been shaped by understandings and expressions of gender and sexuality.
Student-Run Symposium Explores Language and Politics
L&C’s 10th annual Middle East and North African Studies Symposium provides an opportunity for students to showcase their research and hear from outside speakers and scholars.
Athletics Scores New Resources for Mental Health
L&C’s Mental Health Validation Program (MVP) brings counseling services, mental health workshops, student-athlete peer support groups, and more to the college’s student-athletes.
International Education and Exchange
For the seventh time in 10 years, Lewis & Clark has been named one of the top producers of Fulbright Award winners in the country.
Entrepreneurial Thinking, Networking, and Pitching on Display
The annual Winterim brings students to campus for a week of learning, networking, and mentoring, which culminates in a pitch competition.
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- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Passionate, Vibrant, Open”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/9443-kindra-jones">Kindra Jones BA ’19</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Academic, Motivating, Quirky”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/9450-hannah-exler">Hannah Exler BA ’18</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Community, Eccentric, Outdoorsy”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/18270-kaylee-howser">Kaylee Howser BA ’24</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Picturesque, Home, Cozy”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/18223-jo-becker">Jo Becker BA ’96</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “International, Service-Oriented, Collaborative”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/18214-dan-metcalf">Dan Metcalf BA ’01</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Quirky, Comfortable, Challenging”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/10672-sam-smith">Sam Smith BA ’21</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Intimate, Compassionate, Scenic”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/18326-gen-coutant">Gen Coutant BA ’25</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Nurturing, Interdisciplinary, Green”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/19716-karl-peterson">Karl Peterson BA ’23</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Beautiful, Tight-knit, Generous”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/19885-margaret-jordan">Margaret Jordan BA ’18</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Gorgeous, Diverse, Transformational”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/10669-amy-gore">Amy Gore BA ’21</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Artsy, Beautiful, Outdoorsy”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/18309-jemma-montgomery">Jemma Montgomery BA ’23</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Unique, Idiosyncratic, Extraordinary”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/8299-anna-foster">Anna Foster BA ’19</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"> “Friendly, Challenging, Beautiful”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/14826-marcella-chavez">Marcella Chavez BA ’21</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Passionate, Caring, Community”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/16566-ciara-orness">Ciara Orness BA ’22</a>
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