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Meet the Difference Makers

We are thankful for those who have made an estate gift to Willamette University. Here are their stories.

Learn How One Caring Couple is Transforming Willamette University’s Future

Claris Poppert ’57 and his wife Corky made a significant and solid commitment to Willamette’s future, and they’ve gone even further. The couple has ensured that their gift can meet needs that may be unseen now.

He Found a Home at Willamette. He’s Spent a Lifetime Giving Back

Paul Boaden BS’77 was 16 years old when he and a friend arrived in Salem for a college visit. As soon as they set foot on campus, people stepped up to help — and it made all the difference.

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