PLU students go on stunning rock climbing adventure in Vantage, Washington
Pacific Lutheran University student videographer Matt Shaps ’24 joined our Outdoor Recreation program on an epic rock climbing adventure in Vantage, Washington. Learn about Outdoor Rec’s upcoming day and weekend trips at plu.edu/recreations/outdoor-rec .
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Information, Technology and Leadership: an interview with Port of Tacoma’s Mark Miller ’88
When Mark Miller ’88 enrolled at PLU he planned to become a math teacher, but he soon discovered he had a passion for technology and business. He’s followed that passion ever since. His career in information and technology has spanned three decades and included chapters…
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Diversity Education Leader Eddie Moore, Jr. to headline the fall convening of The People’s Gathering
Pacific Lutheran University’s Campus Ministry and Center for Graduate and Continuing Education will co-host the fall virtual convening of The People’s Gathering: A Revolution of Consciousness conference on November 10. The People’s Gathering: A Revolution of Consciousness conference is a professional and personal development learning…
PLU Football: Behind the Scenes
The PLU football team has begun its 2022 season. Join us at Sparks Stadium for home games in September, October and November. Full schedule available at: golutes.com/sports/football
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PLU biology professor Amy Siegesmund receives national teaching award
Pacific Lutheran University Professor of Biology Amy Siegesmund is the recipient of the American Society for Microbiology’s 2023 Carski Award for Undergraduate Teaching. The award recognizes a university educator for outstanding teaching of microbiology to undergraduate students. What I love about teaching microbiology is that…
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PLU Rises to 11th in the West in 2023 U.S. News Rankings
PLU climbed three spots, from 14th to 11th, in the U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of the best regional universities in the West. PLU was one of only three Pacific Northwest universities ranked in the top 12 of the highly competitive category that…
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PLU welcomes Class of 2026 at LUTE Welcome (new student orientation)
Incoming PLU students were welcomed to campus through a variety of celebratory events and community-building activities at LUTE Welcome (New Student Orientation) September 2-6. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pacific Lutheran University (@pacificlutheran) View this post on Instagram A post shared…
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PLU academic programs restructured into four distinct colleges
A long-planned academic restructure is being implemented that organizes Pacific Lutheran University’s academic programs into four colleges: the College of Health Professions; the College of Liberal Studies; the College of Natural Sciences; and the College of Professional Studies. “We’re very grateful to the faculty and…