DAISY Award Honoree: Nursing student, Quoc Ly
DAISY Award Honoree, receives the spotlight on the DAISY Foundation website Recent Nursing graduate receives spotlight on the Daisy Foundation website. Quoc Ly graduated from PLU’s BSN program in December 2024. One faculty member remarks how “Quoc Ly can always be counted on to provide…
Tune in: to the BONE Podcast
PLU Grad and Podcast Host, Shelby Daly, Interviews Dr. Colleen Hacker (Ep 20. to the BONE). On December 16, 2024, Dr. Colleen Hacker was featured on the Podcast, to the Bone . To the Bone is a sports medicine podcast which aims to provide insights…
Bridging Borders: PLU nursing students gain global health experience in Oaxaca
“I am forever changed by the people of Oaxaca, Mexico. Through direct community engagement, I learned how to meet people where they are and build trusting and meaningful rapport despite language barriers.” – Claire Hindman ’26, PLU Nursing Student What happens when classroom learning meets…
Educator of the Year Award goes to Dr. Fiona O’Farrell
Educator of the Year Award Dr. Fiona O’Farrell, receives educator of the year award from WAMFT. In honoring of Dr. O’Farrell, The Washington Association for Marriage and family Therapy: WAMFT released the following heartfelt message to the distinguished recipients of 2024 awards. “Your tireless dedication,…
When community is the classroom – students learn through service in J-Term on the Hill course
At Pacific Lutheran University, service is a core value. That ethos is embodied in “J-Term on the Hill,” a social work class in which education is grounded in real-world impact. “It’s not a typical class,” notes Assistant Professor of Social Work Douglas Epps , who…
PLU launches new Master of Social Work (MSW) degree
PLU has added a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree to its offerings and is now accepting applicants for the fall of 2024. Rooted in PLU’s tradition of academic excellence and community engagement, the new MSW program will equip aspiring social work professionals with the skills…
Therapeutic Leadership: David Ward discusses his approach to leading PLU’s College of Health Professions
David Ward is a practicing therapist who says the origins of his vocation go all the way back to his childhood home. “I grew up in a family where I benefited from strong family ties, and I saw the impact of imperfect but strong relationships,”…
Opening more doors: PLU and PNWU strengthen their partnership to support future occupational and physical therapists
Image: This expanded partnership with PNWU is an exciting opportunity for PLU graduates interested in pursuing a Doctor of Physical Therapy or a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. (Photo: PLU/John Froschauer) PLU expanded its alliance with Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) by…