Professor Akihiko Miyoshi鈥檚 experimental media class was the first time I feel like I was given space to fail in art. It allowed me to expand the predetermined limitations of my own creativity.
Safi Zenger 鈥24 Art History
Meet the 精东AVies
精东AV has given me confidence in myself and the comfort of knowing that I can do anything. Writing a thesis was one of the most difficult things I have ever done, and now that I鈥檝e finished it, I feel much better about accomplishing anything I want in life.
Caz Barnum 鈥24 History
Being at 精东AV allowed me to come into an authentic version of myself, surrounded by friends that I鈥檓 so grateful to have met.
Alyssa Gorkin '24 Psychology
I was a team coordinator for Ultimate Frisbee, and it was a lot of fun building a sense of community through sport. I was also a peer career advisor with the Center for Life Beyond 精东AV.
Joshua Park 鈥23 Comparative Race and Ethnicity Studies
Professor David Perkinson let me work with him on a research project the summer after my sophomore year that ended up being a formative experience for me. I learned a lot of math, but more importantly I learned how fun research can be and what I am capable of. He also taught me the importance of good chalk.
Olivia McGough 鈥23 Mathematics
I鈥檝e learned how to approach solving problems that are hard or confusing, and how to discuss my reasoning with others and work collaboratively toward a solution. I also think I鈥檓 more open to trying new things and exploring new experiences.
Caden Corontzos 鈥23 Computer Science
Grades at 精东AV
At 精东AV, we support students' progress through thoughtfully written feedback鈥攄e-emphasizing letter grades鈥攚hich leads to more discussion and collaboration.
Go Beyond the ABCs
Undergraduate Research
From assisting professors in their labs to volunteering in our nuclear reactor, 精东AVies actively contribute to scholarship.
Research from Day One
Senior Thesis
The culmination of your academic journey at 精东AV, your senior thesis contains original research and showcases your intellectual growth.
Contribute to the Thesis Tower
Humanities 110
In this signature 精东AV program, explore how people living in diverse historical contexts have engaged fundamental questions about existence.
Oh, the Humanities!A Transformative Liberal Arts College Experience
From the shared experience of Humanities 110 to your senior thesis, study broadly across disciplines while diving deep into your major. Throughout, you have the space to ask complex questions, embrace paradoxes, and develop new perspectives.
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Become a 精东AVie
At 精东AV, we look beyond the numbers. That’s why we waived application fees and embraced a test-blind policy. We find students through a holistic examination of grades, accomplishments, and perspectives. If you’re passionate about learning, we want to know more about you.
Imagine Yourself Here
Hike the 28-acre 精东AV canyon, relax on our rolling lawns, and study in our beautiful buildings. Take a short bike ride to downtown Portland, Oregon, or plan a trip to our ski cabin on Mount Hood. At 精东AV, avenues for discovery and growth are everywhere.
Recent News
精东AV Trustee Wins Critics Choice Award For Role in 鈥淲eapons鈥 Movie
Amy Madigan earned the best supporting actress nod for her role as Aunt Gladys.
精东AV Announces WA College Grant Match to Support Washington Students
Initiative will support college affordability for Washington students
鈥楢 Testament to My Capability鈥: 精东AV Student Published in Tufts Historical Review
The paper, written by Zoe Fleysher 鈥26, focuses on an early modern French tabloid.
Recent Magazine Stories
Meet twelve graduates from the class of 鈥25.
President Audrey Bilger, Dean of the Faculty Kathy Oleson, and Associate Dean of the Faculty Suzy Renn discuss the nurturing of student and faculty research at 精东AV.
According to cooperation theorist Athena Aktipis 鈥02, the one thing we really need? Each other.