Major Monday: Kinesiology Drop-In Video
We drop in on Kinesiology (also called KINS) major Griffin Montana, who shares what he’s doing in class and what it’s like to be a Kinesiology major at PLU! Kinesiology at PLU PLU’s Kinesiology major has 4 concentrations: Exercise Science Health & Fitness Education (with…
Major Monday: Business major Carmen Kiewert interns with J.P. Morgan
Carmen Kiewert is known around campus as one of the top performers on and off the field, with standout performances on the soccer pitch and making the most of opportunities off-campus with an internship (and upcoming job!) at J.P. Morgan. In this Q&A, we asked…
Major Monday: Political Science – Areli’s impactful time doing advocacy work in D.C.
When Areli Arauja Ruiz ’26 first came to PLU, she didn’t expect a study away fair to change her life. She remembers meeting Professor Michael Artime , “That moment sparked a life-changing conversation.” Fast forward a few years, and Areli — a political science and…
Mal’s Summer Chemistry Research Project
Mal, a biochemistry major, participated in summer research on campus! They worked on the presence of Neomycin and Deoxynojirimycin in bacteria called Streptomycetes, which they hope will be able to help doctors detect cancer in patients earlier and develop better medical treatment.
PLU Kinesiology Student Gains D1 Coaching Experience at TCU
With a passion for athletic performance and a drive to learn from the best, former PLU Student-Athlete Anthony Adams ’25, used his time at PLU to combine academics with real-world experience. A Kinesiology graduate with a concentration in Exercise Science, Anthony immersed himself in training…
How to make the most of your college campus visit
You’ve been looking at colleges’ websites, finding schools that have your major, looking through emails they send you, their social media, YouTube, etc., and now you’re ready to see that school in-person! A visit is honestly one of the most important parts of your college search…
When the Mountain Calls
Did you know that PLU is the closest university to Mt. Rainier (also known as Tahoma and by many other names)? We are thankful for the limitless opportunities the mountain provides for our students to learn, play and connect more deeply with the Earth.
Major Monday – Why I’m a Chemistry major
Biochemistry major (with a double major in psychology!) Mal shares why they’re pursuing a chemistry degree at PLU.
You Ask, We Answer: Is campus welcoming to the LGBTQIA+ community?
The short answer to this question is yes, we are definitely welcoming to LGBTQIA+ individuals and communities . Here’s how: At PLU, ‘care’ is not a just a word in our mission statement, but a value we are committed to living out authentically. We recognize…
Senior LeBron Smith applies his love of sports to the NCAA Division III Student Immersion Program
LeBron, a student-athlete with a business administration major and a communication minor , made it a priority to have out-of-classroom experiences during his time at PLU. Through support from PLU and a lot of hard work, LeBron was invited to participate in the NCAA Division…
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