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Excellent academics are the foundation of a Lewis & Clark education. Our professors are experts in their fields who love to teach, and who love to work with and learn from their students.

Your professors will teach you much more than facts and theory. They will inspire you to live your life as a thoughtful and passionate participant in an ever-changing world. Your small classes will create community, and give you the chance try new ideas and find your voice. The exchange of ideas continues outside of the classroom, with plenty of opportunities for experiential learning.

You will take approximately 32 courses during your time here, meaning you will have the chance to explore beyond your chosen major or minor.

  • Farjad Madataly BA '25

    The liberal arts create a foundation for how to learn most things, creating a well-rounded education and making those who undergo it quite adaptable.

    Farjad A. Madataly BA ’25
    Computer Science and Mathematics | Entrepreneurial Leadership and Innovation | Antananarivo, Madagascar
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  • Ocean Eale BA '19

    I appreciate that the liberal arts helps you to develop not just technical skills but soft skills, like the ability to think outside the box, navigating conflicting views and ideas, and living in ambiguity.

    Ocean Eale BA ’19
    German Studies | Political Science
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  • Olivia Weiss

    The liberal arts is the recognition of the interconnectedness of many of different disciplines. 

    Olivia Weiss BA ’23
    Political Science | Culver City, California
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campus climate, class spotlight, core, environment, environmental studies, Numbers, sustainability, top story, transportation, undergrad
First-year students in Professor Liz Safran's Numbers course were tasked with developing a comprehensive, cost-effective, and environment...

First-Years Take the Wheel on Campus Transportation

In a course built around a real-world problem, students collaborated to design transportation solutions that could help move Lewis & Clark toward its climate goals.

anthropology, Career Accelerator, career center, career success, class spotlight, experiential education, experiential learning, outcomes, Sociology, top story, undergrad
Sneaker shoes and arrows pointing in different directions on asphalt ground, choice concept

What’s Next for Sociology and Anthropology Students?

A different type of sociology and anthropology course is helping students bridge the gap between campus and post-college life through lectures, discussions, career guidance, and alumni connections.

class spotlight, Data Science, experiential education, experiential learning, internship, top story, undergrad
A bee in a small glass container, held by a human.

Visualizing the Region’s Wildlife Through Data

Students received hands-on data science experience with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, predicting the climate and habitat vulnerabilities of the species in our region.

class spotlight, experiential education, experiential learning, feature story, film, history, Inside-Out, PBS, Portland, top story, undergrad
Reiko Hillyer, professor of history, teaches her popular Crime and Punishment course at the Columbia River Correctional Institution in No...

PBS Shines National Spotlight on ‘Classroom 4’

PBS is streaming Classroom 4, which captures the transformative Inside-Out course taught by Professor Reiko Hillyer, where students break down the walls imposed by incarceration to study, connect, and change each other.

academics, ArtsLC, class spotlight, experiential education, experiential learning, fine arts, theatre, top story, undergrad
Students in Theatre 249 are able to get a peek behind the curtain on tours led by OSF staff.

From Page to Stage

A unique summer theatre course blends in-depth reading and discussion with the excitement of live theatre, culminating in a weeklong trip to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland.

class spotlight, Data Science, experiential education, experiential learning, Portland, top story, undergrad
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OPB Features L&C Data Science Course

Visiting Assistant Professor Devin Fitzpatrick designed his new course, Data for Good, to challenge students to get their hands dirty—both in messy datasets and in the soil—through a partnership with the Portland-based nonprofit Growing Gardens.

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  • <div class="statistics_slide swiper-slide"> <div class="statistics_box" style="text-align:left;"> <div class="statistics_box_inner"> <h4 class="statistics_headline" style="font-size: 3rem;"> Favorite Class </h4> <h6 class="statistics_summary" style="font-size: 2rem;"> <strong>Introduction to International Affairs with Professor Kyle Lascurettes</strong> </h6> <!-- quote --> <div class="statistics_summary"> <p> This class not only introduced me to global studies, but carved out the career path I am on today. As our world becomes more interconnected, I think any student would benefit from understanding the global system and America’s role within it.</p> </div> <div class="profile-box_name" href="/live/profiles/23385-isabel-zangoglia"> <a href="/live/profiles/23385-isabel-zangoglia">Isabel Zangoglia BA ’22</a> </div> <!-- class year --> <div class="profile-box_field"> Major: International Affairs and World Languages/Japanese and Spanish (double) </div> </div> </div> </div>
  • <div class="statistics_slide swiper-slide"> <div class="statistics_box" style="text-align:left;"> <div class="statistics_box_inner"> <h4 class="statistics_headline" style="font-size: 3rem;"> Favorite Class </h4> <h6 class="statistics_summary" style="font-size: 2rem;"> <strong>Sculpture 2 with Professor Jess Perlitz.</strong> </h6> <!-- quote --> <div class="statistics_summary"> <p> Jess is an AWESOME professor and super supportive. She introduced me to many different materials in art and makes you think about things (not just art) in multiple ways. </p> </div> <div class="profile-box_name" href="/live/profiles/23363-zoe-rommel"> <a href="/live/profiles/23363-zoe-rommel">Zoe Rommel BA ’26</a> </div> <!-- class year --> <div class="profile-box_field"> Major: Mathematics </div> </div> </div> </div>
  • <div class="statistics_slide swiper-slide"> <div class="statistics_box" style="text-align:left;"> <div class="statistics_box_inner"> <h4 class="statistics_headline" style="font-size: 3rem;"> Favorite Class </h4> <h6 class="statistics_summary" style="font-size: 2rem;"> <strong>ED446: Reimagining Teaching/Learning with Cari Zall</strong> </h6> <!-- quote --> <div class="statistics_summary"> <p> Students are paired with mentor teachers from a local elementary or middle school. The ability to make these connections opened my eyes to an entirely new perspective on the public school system. Cari Zall does a phenomenal job of creating a community environment in each of her classes and will always be available to support you if needed.</p> </div> <div class="profile-box_name" href="/live/profiles/23416-mckenna-zehnder"> <a href="/live/profiles/23416-mckenna-zehnder">McKenna E. Zehnder BA ’26</a> </div> <!-- class year --> <div class="profile-box_field"> Major: Psychology </div> <div class="profile-box_field"> Minor: Health studies </div> </div> </div> </div>
  • <div class="statistics_slide swiper-slide"> <div class="statistics_box" style="text-align:left;"> <div class="statistics_box_inner"> <h4 class="statistics_headline" style="font-size: 3rem;"> Favorite Class </h4> <h6 class="statistics_summary" style="font-size: 2rem;"> <strong>The Global South</strong> </h6> <!-- quote --> <div class="statistics_summary"> <p> As someone from the Middle East, my academic studies and knowledge were predominantly centered on the Middle East and North Africa. This class provided me with an opportunity to examine the broader region of the Global South, which includes a diverse group of countries and cultures.</p> </div> <div class="profile-box_name" href="/live/profiles/17730-hashim-salman"> <a href="/live/profiles/17730-hashim-salman">Hashim Salman BA ’25</a> </div> <!-- class year --> <div class="profile-box_field"> Major: International Affairs and Economics (double) </div> </div> </div> </div>
  • <div class="statistics_slide swiper-slide"> <div class="statistics_box" style="text-align:left;"> <div class="statistics_box_inner"> <h4 class="statistics_headline" style="font-size: 3rem;"> Favorite Class </h4> <h6 class="statistics_summary" style="font-size: 2rem;"> <strong>Major Figures: Oscar Wilde with Andrea Hibbard</strong> </h6> <!-- quote --> <div class="statistics_summary"> <p> Getting to spend an entire semester diving into the work of one author, especially one as complex and popular as Wilde, allowed me to really understand the readings in relation to both his life and the larger societal context. I also really enjoyed getting to write a research paper at the end of the semester and learn a lot more about something that had interested me during the course.</p> </div> <div class="profile-box_name" href="/live/profiles/24153-mallory-mcmullan"> <a href="/live/profiles/24153-mallory-mcmullan">Mallory McMullan BA ’27</a> </div> <!-- class year --> <div class="profile-box_field"> Major: English </div> <div class="profile-box_field"> Minor: Gender Studies </div> </div> </div> </div>
  • <div class="statistics_slide swiper-slide"> <div class="statistics_box" style="text-align:left;"> <div class="statistics_box_inner"> <h4 class="statistics_headline" style="font-size: 3rem;"> Favorite Class </h4> <h6 class="statistics_summary" style="font-size: 2rem;"> <strong>Nonfiction Writing With Professor Pauls Toutonghi</strong> </h6> <!-- quote --> <div class="statistics_summary"> <p> I was really amazed at how impactful and profound the experience of being in a small class with individual attention from a professor with such applicable and professional experience could be.</p> </div> <div class="profile-box_name" href="/live/profiles/20479-nadav-ben-david"> <a href="/live/profiles/20479-nadav-ben-david">Nadav Ben-David BA ’25</a> </div> <!-- class year --> <div class="profile-box_field"> Major: Psychology </div> <div class="profile-box_field"> Minor: Middle East and North African Studies </div> </div> </div> </div>
  • <div class="statistics_slide swiper-slide"> <div class="statistics_box" style="text-align:left;"> <div class="statistics_box_inner"> <h4 class="statistics_headline" style="font-size: 3rem;"> Favorite Class </h4> <h6 class="statistics_summary" style="font-size: 2rem;"> <strong>Environmental Engagement</strong> </h6> <!-- quote --> <div class="statistics_summary"> <p> Spending an entire semester creating an event in this class was certainly a highlight of my academic career. Working with the notable organization Narrative 4, we created a unique story exchange with students that was the largest of its kind at the time.</p> </div> <div class="profile-box_name" href="/live/profiles/20473-liv-ladaire"> <a href="/live/profiles/20473-liv-ladaire">Liv Ladaire BA ’25</a> </div> <!-- class year --> <div class="profile-box_field"> Major: Environmental Studies </div> </div> </div> </div>
  • <div class="statistics_slide swiper-slide"> <div class="statistics_box" style="text-align:left;"> <div class="statistics_box_inner"> <h4 class="statistics_headline" style="font-size: 3rem;"> Favorite Class </h4> <h6 class="statistics_summary" style="font-size: 2rem;"> <strong>Investigations in Ecology and Environmental Science with Professor Bierzychudek</strong> </h6> <!-- quote --> <div class="statistics_summary"> <p> Professor Bierzychudek had so much passion for getting her hands dirty! It was so fun! She taught her students how to grow plants from seed, and watching that happen was miraculous for a desert city kid like myself.</p> </div> <div class="profile-box_name" href="/live/profiles/15971-zein-hassanein"> <a href="/live/profiles/15971-zein-hassanein">Zein Hassanein BA ’13</a> </div> <!-- class year --> <div class="profile-box_field"> Major: Biology and Music (double) </div> </div> </div> </div>
  • <div class="statistics_slide swiper-slide"> <div class="statistics_box" style="text-align:left;"> <div class="statistics_box_inner"> <h4 class="statistics_headline" style="font-size: 3rem;"> Favorite Class </h4> <h6 class="statistics_summary" style="font-size: 2rem;"> <strong>Research Theory and Design with Associate Professor Oren Kosansky</strong> </h6> <!-- quote --> <div class="statistics_summary"> <p> This class made me push myself to think outside the box, outside of my personal interests. It showed me how much stuff I can do with my major and pursue my dreams.</p> </div> <div class="profile-box_name" href="/live/profiles/23783-jessica-gabriela-gaby-garcia-bocaletti"> <a href="/live/profiles/23783-jessica-gabriela-gaby-garcia-bocaletti">Jessica Gabriela “Gaby” Garcia Bocaletti BA ’27</a> </div> <!-- class year --> <div class="profile-box_field"> Major: Sociology and Anthropology </div> <div class="profile-box_field"> Minor: Latin American and Latino Studies and Ethnic Studies (double) </div> </div> </div> </div>
  • <div class="statistics_slide swiper-slide"> <div class="statistics_box" style="text-align:left;"> <div class="statistics_box_inner"> <h4 class="statistics_headline" style="font-size: 3rem;"> Favorite Class </h4> <h6 class="statistics_summary" style="font-size: 2rem;"> <strong> Multivariable Calculus and Vector Calculus</strong> </h6> <!-- quote --> <div class="statistics_summary"> <p> I was able to discover my passion for math and being able to think about and solve different complex problems; this class really helped me to learn about myself and my own studying process.</p> </div> <div class="profile-box_name" href="/live/profiles/21558-joseph-naylor"> <a href="/live/profiles/21558-joseph-naylor">Joseph Naylor BA ’26</a> </div> <!-- class year --> <div class="profile-box_field"> Major: Mathematics </div> </div> </div> </div>
  • <div class="statistics_slide swiper-slide"> <div class="statistics_box" style="text-align:left;"> <div class="statistics_box_inner"> <h4 class="statistics_headline" style="font-size: 3rem;"> Favorite Class </h4> <h6 class="statistics_summary" style="font-size: 2rem;"> <strong>Global Environmental History With Associate Professor Andy Bernstein</strong> </h6> <!-- quote --> <div class="statistics_summary"> <p> This class gave me such an amazing and comprehensive understanding of humans and our connections with nature through time. I frequently think back to the sources we read and the concepts they’ve diffused, and see the way they’ve shaped our societies today.</p> </div> <div class="profile-box_name" href="/live/profiles/18475-beau-staun-list"> <a href="/live/profiles/18475-beau-staun-list">Beau Staun-List BA ’25</a> </div> <!-- class year --> <div class="profile-box_field"> Major: Environmental Studies and French Studies (double) </div> </div> </div> </div>
  • <div class="statistics_slide swiper-slide"> <div class="statistics_box" style="text-align:left;"> <div class="statistics_box_inner"> <h4 class="statistics_headline" style="font-size: 3rem;"> Favorite Class </h4> <h6 class="statistics_summary" style="font-size: 2rem;"> <strong>Data, Privacy, and Ethics </strong> </h6> <!-- quote --> <div class="statistics_summary"> <p> We explored a lot of current events relating to AI and machine learning and the ethical implications of their uses in policing, government, etc. </p> </div> <div class="profile-box_name" href="/live/profiles/21574-rosa-caldera"> <a href="/live/profiles/21574-rosa-caldera">Rosa Caldera BA ’26</a> </div> <!-- class year --> <div class="profile-box_field"> Major: Psychology </div> <div class="profile-box_field"> Minor: Philosophy </div> </div> </div> </div>
  • <div class="statistics_slide swiper-slide"> <div class="statistics_box" style="text-align:left;"> <div class="statistics_box_inner"> <h4 class="statistics_headline" style="font-size: 3rem;"> Favorite Class </h4> <h6 class="statistics_summary" style="font-size: 2rem;"> <strong>Perspectives in Environmental Chemistry with Barbara Balko</strong> </h6> <!-- quote --> <div class="statistics_summary"> <p> I have always been fascinated by how the world works, so this was such a great class to dig into the details. We learned about renewable energy, air pollution, mineral extraction, and measures to prevent climate change. This class was also incredibly fun because it was so hands-on both in the classroom and in the lab.</p> </div> <div class="profile-box_name" href="/live/profiles/19788-lauren-fleming"> <a href="/live/profiles/19788-lauren-fleming">Lauren Fleming BA ’19</a> </div> <!-- class year --> <div class="profile-box_field"> Major: History </div> <div class="profile-box_field"> Minor: Political Science and Ethnic Studies </div> </div> </div> </div>
  • <div class="statistics_slide swiper-slide"> <div class="statistics_box" style="text-align:left;"> <div class="statistics_box_inner"> <h4 class="statistics_headline" style="font-size: 3rem;"> Favorite Class </h4> <h6 class="statistics_summary" style="font-size: 2rem;"> <strong>Critical Perspectives on Development with Associate Professor Maryann Bylander</strong> </h6> <!-- quote --> <div class="statistics_summary"> <p> I think L&C has a great sociology and anthropology department, and this class shifted my perspective so much when it comes to global development projects. Everyone should take a class with Professor Bylander, you will learn a lot about how the world really works!</p> </div> <div class="profile-box_name" href="/live/profiles/18272-julia-einaudi"> <a href="/live/profiles/18272-julia-einaudi">Julia Einaudi BA ’25</a> </div> <!-- class year --> <div class="profile-box_field"> Major: Environmental Studies </div> </div> </div> </div>
  • <div class="statistics_slide swiper-slide"> <div class="statistics_box" style="text-align:left;"> <div class="statistics_box_inner"> <h4 class="statistics_headline" style="font-size: 3rem;"> Favorite Class </h4> <h6 class="statistics_summary" style="font-size: 2rem;"> <strong>Key Monuments with Associate Professor Benjamin David</strong> </h6> <!-- quote --> <div class="statistics_summary"> <p> Ben brought new and remarkable perspectives to Western art history that I had yet to experience. His kindness and caring for students is clear, and he emulates a well-rounded approach to knowledge in his lectures and assignments. 10/10, would recommend!</p> </div> <div class="profile-box_name" href="/live/profiles/14605-lucia-sheridan"> <a href="/live/profiles/14605-lucia-sheridan">Lucia Sheridan BA ’23</a> </div> <!-- class year --> <div class="profile-box_field"> Major: Psychology and German Studies (double) </div> <div class="profile-box_field"> Minor: Art and Art History </div> </div> </div> </div>
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