“I wanted a place where I could pursue all of my passions, like basketball and music, and Lewis & Clark has made that possible.”
Lauryn Frederickson BA ’27Maple Valley, WashingtonLauryn, a rhetoric and media studies major and entrepreneurial leadership and innovation minor, is on the women’s basketball team and plays percussion in multiple music ensembles.More about Lauryn“I wanted a college where I could develop deeper connections with my peers and form relationships with faculty.”
Colin Blume BA ’26Irvine, CaliforniaRhetoric and media studies major Colin has stayed busy through his involvement with First-Year Experience, Associated Student Body, and Campus Activity Board.More about Colin“I chose L&C because I knew I would develop skills in different areas that I could later use in my future career.”
May Rah BA ’28Portland, OregonBiology major May chose L&C because she was drawn to the small classes and diverse academic learning opportunities.More about May“There is a place for everyone at L&C! The entire community wants to see everyone learn, grow, and succeed in all their aspirations.”
Sebastian DePrez BA ’25, MA ’28MA in Higher Education Student Affairs, L&C Graduate School of Education and CounselingSebastian discovered his career path as an undergrad, and is now working toward earning his master’s degree at L&C’s Graduate School.More about Sebastian“My four years at L&C were the most transformative years of my life.”
Maya Postigo BA ’23Senior Clinical Research Assistant at Oregon Health & Science UniversityMaya’s experiences at L&C—including student-faculty research, which led to presenting at a conference and coauthoring a publication—were crucial in preparing her for a career in research.More about Maya
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How can you say no to a career-driven education featuring small classes and faculty mentors? Plus a beautiful Pacific Northwest home that inspires creativity and adventure?
Here, you will engage with the world as it is, in order to create the world as it could be. Because at Lewis & Clark, transformation isn’t just a possibility. It’s in our nature.
Lewis & Clark is #9 on Princeton Review’s 2026 “Most Beautiful Colleges” list.
Lewis & Clark’s 4-5-6 Commitment can help you make the most of your future.
Lewis & Clark earned a spot on Princeton Review’s 2026 “Best Colleges” list.
The Mossy Log earned the #19 spot on Princeton Review’s 2026 “Best College Newspaper” list.
Lewis & Clark is on U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 “Best National Liberal Arts Colleges” list.
Lewis & Clark is on the 2025 list of “America’s Best Colleges,” per Money magazine.
We are in the top five on Niche’s 2025 Safest College Campuses in Oregon.
Lewis & Clark has climbed into the top 18 percent of the 2026 World University Rankings for International Students, according to Study Abroad Aide.
Lewis & Clark is featured on The College Finder’s “Where LGBTQIA+ Students Are Happy” list.
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- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Thoughtful, Inquisitive, Kind”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/23410-abby-burke">Abby Burke BA’ 26</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Global, Connected, Green”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/16673-brenna-ketchum">Brenna Ketchum BA ’23</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Eclectic, Expressive, Interdisciplinary”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/21570-tessa-forth">Tessa Forth BA ’26</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"> “Beautiful, Academically rigorous, Supportive”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/19787-emma-contreras">Emma Contreras BA ’19</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Supportive, Close-knit, Creative.”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/19730-amanda-mihalke">Amanda Mihalke BA ’19</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Vibrant, Small, Thoughtful”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/23366-lola-ecker">Lola Ecker BA ’25</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Passion, Commitment, Dedication”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/17276-mary-bodine-watts">Mary Bodine-Watts BA ’09, JD ’13</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Curious, Independent, Creative”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/18349-cooper-kroll">Cooper Kroll BA ’24</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Creative, Adventurous, Green”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/24413-hanna-wright">Hanna Wright BA ’23</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Eccentric, Compassionate, Serene”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/19799-kade-mccoy">Kade McCoy BA ’19</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Explorative, Engaging, Opportunity.”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/18235-hannah-innis-skinner">Hannah Innis-Skinner BA ’22</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Beautiful, Leadership, Conversational”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/19705-ana-sundvall">Ana Sundvall BA ’21</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Welcoming, Creative, Unique”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/19795-isabel-bowen">Isabel Bowen BA ’19</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Community, Nature, Exposure”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/17697-eli-bricknell">Eli Bricknell ’24</a>
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