PLU celebrates Tacoma Pride
Every year, on the second Saturday in July, Tacoma hosts its largest pride celebration . It includes a huge street festival, with queer and BIPOC entertainment and a Makers Market. PLU hosts a booth with staff, faculty, and student representatives each year. PLU takes pride…
PLU students conquer the math modeling marathon!
At PLU, you can test your math skills in the classroom, but you can also showcase your problem-solving prowess outside the classroom! This year, a three-person PLU student team finished in the top five of the Interdisciplinary Contest in Modeling , an international contest where…
You Ask, We Answer: Do you offer full-ride scholarships?
When it comes to full-ride scholarships, these are far and few between at most colleges and universities. A full-ride scholarship would mean that every expense associated with going to school would be covered – tuition, student fees, housing, food, etc. The reality is that very…
Reasons you should study psychology at PLU
Psychology is a mix of scientific exploration, practical skills, and personal growth. Whether you’re fascinated by human behavior, eager to make a difference, or seeking a career that opens doors, a psychology major is an ultimate path to an epic academic journey and a future…
Dylan Ruggeri ’23 and Kenzie Knapp ‘24 make a musical about climate change
Together, senior Dylan Ruggeri ’23 and junior Kenzie Knapp ’24 created an innovative climate science musical performance on PLU’s campus in 2022. Both students are majoring in environmental studies and theatre, and the duo drew on their passions to create art, transforming audience perspectives on…
In their own words: Current students on studying biology at PLU
Why biology at PLU? “There has never been a dull moment with this major. Whether it be in lecture or during a lab, I know I will gain knowledge and experiences that will only uplift my time at PLU. I will be honest, it can…
You Ask, We Answer: How do you match roommates?
At PLU, we pride ourselves on having an actual person make roommate assignments. Over the summer, our professional staff members carefully review all Student Roommate Questionnaires (part of the Living Plans & Learning Community Application) to create the best roommate matches. So, answer your questionnaire…
Lute Fest Recap: 2023
PLU’s Residence Hall Association (RHA) hosted the second annual Lute Fest on PLU’s Foss Field. This year it featured an inflatable obstacle course, bungee run basketball, a dunk tank, Sugar and Spoon cookie dough truck, Jed’s Big Slice pizza truck, live music, carnival games, prizes,…
10 ways to take care of your mental health as a college student
Taking care of your mental health and overall well-being (and taking care of each other) is vital when you’re in college. PLU is all about having your back, making sure you have the support you need, and fostering a community of care. When it comes…
New partnership leads to new opportunities for PLU pre-health sciences graduates
PLU just launched a new partnership with the Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) to help PLU students apply to medical or other healthcare professional schools . Located in Yakima, PNWU educates and trains health care professionals emphasizing service among rural and medically underserved…
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