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- NEWS career success, experiential education, experiential learning
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.
career success, experiential education, experiential learningFocused on the Future
This summer, students gained hands-on work experience through paid internships, thanks to L&C’s Career Center. Check out the experiences of some of these students!
Joe Hewa Selected to Lead Career Accelerator Initiative
The Career Accelerator will focus on pairing a liberal arts education with targeted, high-impact career development experiences to provide undergraduate students with the skills needed to secure competitive jobs after graduation.
alumni, international education, overseasL&C Ranks in Peace Corps’ Top 10 for 2025
Lewis & Clark has been named No. 8 among small colleges on the Peace Corps’ 2025 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities list. With six alumni currently serving across five countries, the college continues its deep-rooted commitment to global service.
L&C Launches New Career Accelerator “Turbocharged” by $5M Commitment
This transformational approach to career readiness will integrate career competencies and work-ready skills into every undergraduate’s academic journey; a commitment from Heidi Hu BS ’85 and Daniel Hsieh establishes an endowment to support it.
alumniCareer Connections with Alumni is back for 2025!
Every spring, Lewis & Clark alumni return to campus to offer advice on careers, internships, and degree applicable endeavors.
community engagement, equity and inclusion, leadershipSeeking Students to Lead Important Campus Conversations
Seeking students to become trained Dialogue Practitioners and hold important conversations on campus!
This program is designed to equip student leaders with the skills to facilitate meaningful dialogue on campus. In this role, you’ll be trained in dialogue facilitation and learn techniques for fostering constructive conversations across a variety of perspectives. Following the initial two-day training, students will work with other trained practitioners to develop and facilitate a dialogue project on a topic that matters in our campus community.alumniBehind the Swoosh at Nike HQ
A group of L&C students got an exclusive tour of Nike headquarters, connecting with alumni and discovering what it’s like to work at one of the world’s leading sportswear brands.
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Past Events
April 17, 2026Career Trek: Metropolitan Public Defender
Interested in a career in criminal law or public service? Join us for a Career Trek to the Metropolitan Public Defender, Oregon’s largest nonprofit criminal defense firm.
April 13, 2026From L&C to CEO: Building Wonderfil with Amelia Eichel
How one alumna is holding corporations accountable for plastic waste
April 8, 2026Rhetoric & Media Studies Alumni Panel & Networking
Join alumni and peers for a curated evening that explores what career paths can take shape with a Rhetoric & Media Studies degree
Career Center is located in room 270 of Fowler Student Center on the Undergraduate Campus.
email careers@lclark.edu
voice 503-768-7114
Director Joe Hewa
Career Center
Lewis & Clark
615 S. Palatine Hill Road
Portland OR 97219













