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And the members of our extended campus don't hesitate to cross State Street to take advantage of Willamette's resources. You'll regularly find lawmakers, Supreme Court justices and lobbyists here as they teach classes, consult with our professors and students, and simply have lunch (our neighbors like our food, too).

Our graduate faculty are equally distinguished - the Aspen Institute recognized the achievements of faculty at Atkinson Graduate School of Management, and the College of Law's faculty include some of the country's most respected legal scholars as well as talented lawyers and jurists.

Willamette faculty frequently publish their research and creative projects as books or in academic journals, they are invited to speak or present their work at academic conferences worldwide, and they regularly receive awards for their accomplishments from organizations in their fields or in the community.

Willamette University has been honored nationally for a wide range of accomplishments, from being a good value and preparing students for successful careers to showing leadership in sustainability and public service. Our students and faculty frequently earn some of the top scholarships and fellowships in the country for their accomplishments both in and out of the classroom.

Star Trees: Planted in 1942, these five giant Sequoias are the largest on any college or university campus in the U.S. Walk into the middle of them and look up to see a star-shaped sky - and campus lore says that if sweethearts share a kiss there, they might be destined for marriage.

The popular guide, " Colleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think About Colleges," named Willamette among an elite group of schools that provide hands-on academic experiences that cultivate critical thinking and creativity; professors dedicated to mentorship; and lively, diverse opportunities for fun and personal growth.

The Oregon wine industry is booming, and former Willamette MBA student and current Atkinson Advisory Board member Jim Bernau has been a part of it from the beginning. Driven by affordable acreage and migration from California, the Willamette Valley is now home to hundreds of wineries and tasting rooms. Oregon now ranks third - behind California and Washington - for wine production in the United States.

At its annual accreditation conference in Chicago today, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International selected Punit Renjen MM'86, Deloitte Global CEO and Willamette University trustee, for its inaugural " Influential Leaders " list, which recognizes 100 AACSB-member-school alumni who inspire others through their professional and volunteer work.