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A Lewis & Clark graduate school education is built upon the values and practices associated with critical thinking, individual growth, and social justice. Our programs combine rigorous academic work with unparalleled hands-on and field-based experiences—students spend nearly 200,000 hours working in Portland-area schools and mental health agencies each year, beginning the first semester of study.

2022 Graduate School Commencement

  • <article class="featured-story"> <div class="featured-story_image"> <span class="lw_item_thumb"> <a href="https://graduate.lclark.edu/commencement/"> <picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/688/width/725/height/725/crop/1/src_region/748,0,2873,2125/94371_commencement-speaker.rev.1652895911.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/688/width/725/height/725/crop/1/src_region/748,0,2873,2125/94371_commencement-speaker.rev.1652895911.webp 2x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/688/width/725/height/725/crop/1/src_region/748,0,2873,2125/94371_commencement-speaker.rev.1652895911.jpg 2x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/688/width/725/height/725/crop/1/src_region/748,0,2873,2125/94371_commencement-speaker.rev.1652895911.jpg" alt="Graduate School Commencement" width="725" height="725" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/688/width/725/height/725/crop/1/src_region/748,0,2873,2125/94371_commencement-speaker.rev.1652895911.jpg 2x" data-max-w="2125" data-max-h="2125" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </a> </span> </div> <div class="featured-story_text"> <h3 class="featured-story_title"> <a class="tagline" href="https://graduate.lclark.edu/commencement/">Sunday, June 5, 2022 at Griswold Stadium</a> </h3> <div class="featured-story_summary"> <h4> <a href="https://graduate.lclark.edu/commencement/">38th Annual Commencement Ceremony</a> </h4> <div id="page_intro" class="page-intro optional"/> <div id="page_content" class="rich-text optional"> <p class="intro"> Sunday, June 5, 2022<br/> 10:00 a.m. PDT<br/> Griswold Stadium<br/><br/> Full details about the event are available on our <a href="/commencement/">commencement web site</a>. We look forward to celebrating this day with our graduates and their families, and honoring your tremendous accomplishments. </p> </div> </div> <a class="featured-story_btn" href="https://graduate.lclark.edu/commencement/">Read More <span class="sr-only">about 38th Annual Commencement Ceremony</span></a> </div> </article>

Faculty Highlights

Lisa Collins

Exploring the Intersection of Race, Equity and Mental Health
Educational leadership Professor Lisa Collins presented in the session “Exploring the Intersection of Race, Equity and Mental Health” at the Equity Summit Rising Together conference.
Heather Hadraba

Changing the Story of Anxiety Through Creative Expression
School counseling professor Heather Hadraba has been nominated to the board of Ok You, a nonprofit that invites people of all ages to engage in creative experiences that inspire a friendlier, more creative relationship with fear and worry.
Brenda Sifuentez

Historically Underrepresented Students Redefining College Success
Educational leadership professor Brenda Sifuentez and University of North Carolina at Greensboro teacher education professor Delma Ramos recently published Historically Underrepresented Students Redefining College Success in Higher Education in the Journal of Postsecondary Student Success
Laura Barbour

Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI): What school counselors need to know to support their students.
School counseling professor Laura Barbour co-authored an article with Emily Sallee and Nikki Correa in the Journal of School Counseling. The article is titled: Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI): What school counselors need to know to support their students. (PDF)
Justin Henderson

Self-Care is Not the Solution for Burnout
Professional mental health counseling professor Justin Henderson published a new blog post: Self-Care is Not the Solution for Burnout.
Carissa Zall

The Challenge of a Diverse Civic Community: Building Consensus (How to engage students in complex conversations)
In December, education professor Carissa J. Zall presented “The Challenge of a Diverse Civic Community: Building Consensus (How to engage students in complex conversations)” at the Oregon Civics Conference.
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News and Media

New Certificate Program Puts Academic Focus on Working with Trans, Nonbinary, Agender and Gender Nonconforming Youth

The 9-month intensive program prepares individuals to better support trans-spectrum children, youth, and adults, and to educate those within the PK-12 education system and other youth serving organizations.
Lisa Collins

Professor and Alumna Lisa Collins Named Carnegie Foundation Great Educator

The Great Educators series celebrates the invaluable contributions by educators of color, spotlighting diverse leaders in the education system who work to ensure that all students have the opportunity to live a healthy, dignified, and fulfilling life.

Become a Teacher by 2023: Lewis & Clark’s Graduate School is Accepting Applications

You could apply today, begin classes in mid-June 2022, graduate in July 2023, and be teaching in your own classroom that September.
2022 Art Therapy Symposium

Join Us May 14: Art Therapy Symposium

Open to all interested practitioners and offering 6 CEUs for therapists and counselors, this year’s art therapy symposium welcomes all levels of experience in conceptualizing social justice with breakout sessions geared toward multiple levels of learning.
Original art by Maria Blaszkiw, current art therapy student

Art Therapy Hosts Second Open Studio for Ukrainian Community on May 1

Art therapists will be present at the event on Sunday, May 1, 2022 to facilitate the process as we set our hearts and wishes in motion by creating art inspired by Ukrainian traditions. All art supplies will be provided and interpreters will be available.
Luna, the Letter Bus

Alumna to Bring Therapeutic Letter Writing Project to Underserved Communities

Luna, The Letter Bus, developed by Holly Roland ’12, is on a mission to hit the road this summer!
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