Lives Bigger Than They Dreamed
Students’ lives are changed every day because of gifts to the Annual Fund. Your heart, your kindness, and your generosity are felt at each of Willamette's four colleges. When we all come together to do our part for students, the possibilities are endless. Learn more about how your gift affects students, and make your gift below.
You Never Quit
You never abandon your curiosity, your courage, your authentic heart. That makes all the difference to our students.
See Sianna's storyYour Bold Vision
The person you are every day affects the world. You are on the front lines of making education accessible.
See your impact
The Breakdown
We've got the numbers. Take a closer look at our stats to see how we stack up.
Give Hope
Students are thrilled to learn that members of their community believe in them enough to invest in their success. You cause that thrill.
Learn MoreBe Remembered
Making a Planned Gift allows you to leave a legacy and provide a transformative experience for others at Willamette University.
Leave a legacy
Make Your Gift
Your heart, your kindness, and your generosity are felt each day on campus. When we all come together to do our part for students, we can't be stopped.
1859First Graduate
In a time when women were frequently barred from college, Emily York is Willamette's first graduate.
1976Female political pioneer
Trailblazer Norma Paulus advanced women's rights, education and environmental protection. In 1976, she became Oregon's first female secretary of state.
1997Special Teams
Liz Heaston was the first female to play and score in a college football game. Since 1997, Willamette has had two more female kickers.
1935First Black graduate
George Cannady was a Senior Scholar who was involved in football and track. He later became an attorney in Los Angeles.
2017Resilience Baked In
Carina Corner has grown through her experiences of cancer and navigating a sighted-world as a blind person. She's founded a Scandinavian-inspired, vegan bakery in Beaverton where she employs people with disabilities.