<p>Any chance of spending an overnight on the Willamette University campus? One poster said Willamette was an “up and coming school,” which is true. US News & World Reports’ 2012 ranking ties it with Reed – making these two schools the top liberal arts colleges in Oregon. The Washington Monthly rankings place it 23rd in the country: [Willamette</a> University | Washington Monthly recognizes Willamette’s commitment to civic engagement](<a href=“http://www.willamette.edu/news/library/2012/08/washington_monthly.html]Willamette”>http://www.willamette.edu/news/library/2012/08/washington_monthly.html). My son is a junior there and has been having an amazing experience. If you have a chance to spend the night, be sure to have the fresh-made scones at the student-run Bistro the next morning.</p>