You might be a Seeker if…
Are you someone who asks big questions? Seekers like you love to learn and move through life with an open mind. You enjoy thinking about purpose and the deeper meaning behind the things that you experience. Seekers appreciate a learning environment, whether that’s in classrooms…
Creator, Trailblazer, Seeker, Reformer – Which Are You?
At PLU, we’re proud to be a community of students, graduates, professors and staff who are creators , trailblazers , seekers , and reformers , unafraid to do things differently to care for others and work to make the world better. We’re all a unique…
Favorite Study Away Memories
Three students share their favorite memories from their study abroad experiences! Did you know that nearly half of all PLU students study away at some point during their college experience? Where would you go?
Life Behind the Scenes of The Mast, PLU Student-led Newspaper
This year, PLU’s student-led newspaper, The Mast , is celebrating its 100th anniversary, the age close to some of the most influential national college newspapers. We have a staff of 30 people, with 11 in upper management and the rest in the Reporters & Photographers…
Major Minute Monday: Education
Curious about what it’s like to major in Education at PLU? In this quick video, Professor Paul Sutton breaks down the essentials of the program, from how PLU teachers to the hands-on opportunities our program creates for future teachers. Watch this one-minute video for insights…
PLU Scores 4.5 out of 5 on Campus Pride Index: What does that mean?
At PLU, we take pride in creating a campus that’s welcoming, inclusive, and truly reflects the diversity of our students. This year, our commitment to the LGBTQIA+ community is recognized with a 4.5 out of 5 stars score on the Campus Pride Index —an accomplishment…
Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County
Stuart Gavidia is a first generation Latino student and spent most of his life in Lakewood and then Spanaway, about 10 minutes from PLU, and he knew he wanted to come here for college, so he could remain close to his family. From an early…
Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community
Ash Bechtel has always wanted to be in healthcare, but she wasn’t sure which direction to take — nursing or medical school. So, Ash counseled with family and academic advisors before deciding to pursue a biology major that would lead her to becoming a doctor.…
Big picture learning: Physics major Julian Kop ’24 studies the universe and his family background at PLU
Julian Kop spent the summer of 2023 at Pacific Lutheran University looking up at the night sky and the stars. Kop earned an opportunity to do summer research with professors Sean O’Neill and Katrina Hay at PLU’s W.M. Keck Observatory, working some nights between 8…
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