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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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Henri Coronado-Volta ’23 discusses his global studies major, studying away, and his plans to attend UW’s Public Health Epidemiology program
Henri Coronado-Volta grew up in Seattle, Washington, and chose PLU because the smaller school offered the opportunity to build community, a chance to continue swimming, and living close to home—but not too close. He double majored in global studies and Hispanic studies and minored in…
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From Oxford, England to Oaxaca, Mexico, Jackie Lindstrom ’23 uses math to understand migration
Recently, chemistry major Jackie Lindstrom found herself in Oxford, England, conducting a series of informational interviews with public health representatives from Oxfam and the International Organization for Migration, a United Nations advisory agency that promotes international cooperation on migration. Traveling under a Wang Center Research…
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PLU senior and triple major Allison Sheflo discusses her PLU experience
Senior Allison Sheflo will graduate this spring with a triple major in geosciences , environmental studies and religion and a minor in mathematics . She forged her own trail at PLU, welcoming the adventures that piqued her curiosity and let that lead her way. “It’s…
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Grayson Nottage ‘23 prepares to become a teacher who excites students about science
Grayson Nottage ’23 has wanted to become a middle school science teacher ever since she was a middle school science student. She admired many of her own science teachers, and aspires to become the sort of educator that inspires and excites students about science. Next…
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Growing into her own: how Sarah Davis ’23 discovered her passion for plant biology
Sarah Davis, a biology major and Hispanic studies minor, began her PLU journey with the idea that medicine and health care would be the ultimate goal, but then a couple of classes focused on plant development and global agriculture grew a new passion. “I have…
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You Ask, We Answer: What is January Term?
At PLU, we have a 4-1-4 term system. This means that we have a four month fall semester, a four month spring semester, and a one month January term (or J-Term for short) in between, where you’ll fit in an entire semester of usually just…
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Social work major and working mom Teranejah Lucas ’23 explores the politics and power of Black hair in her senior capstone
Teranejah Lucas, 28, is in her senior year and majoring in social work. She’s preparing to do great things—after already accomplishing significant wins—and wrapping up a fascinating capstone. “As a single parent, first-generation college student, I’m out here defying the odds,” she says. Lucas lives…
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Special Education Major Gavin Knapp ’23 Discovers the Beauty of Returning to His Childhood School District
Gavin Knapp ’23 reflects on Fife Public Schools with a new lens, now student teaching with one of his former educators. Gavin Knapp discovered his vocation for special education in an unusual way – volunteering with unified sports in high school. Although his former high…
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You Ask, We Answer: What accommodations does PLU provide?
One of the most common questions that I receive as I am working with students that are considering PLU is “I had a 504 plan or an IEP in high school, what does that mean for me at PLU?” At PLU, we are able to…
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