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  • The curriculum for the Business and Economic History program at PLU is administered by the History department, and taught by the Benson Family Chair.

    Family ChairThe current Benson Family Chair in Business and Economic History is Michael J. Halvorson, Professor of History and Director of Innovation Studies. You can reach him via email at halvormj@plu.edu. Professor Halvorson welcomes students for academic advising and conversations about business and economic history. Innovation Studies ProgramFor information about the popular Innovation Studies minor, see our website dedicated to the program. Innovation Studies is housed in the College of

    Business and Economic History Program
    253-535-8305
    Xavier, Room 101 Tacoma, WA 98447
  • The PLU School of Business is a community of engaged faculty, staff & administrators who provide an excellent business education in a student-centered learning environment grounded in the liberal

    Learn more about earning your MBA at PLU Apply to MBA MBA Information Sessions You can earn your MSMA at PLU, Find out more by clicking below! Apply to MSMA MSMA Information Sessions The School of Business is located in the Morken Center for Learning and Technology, PLU’s newest academic building. It is an environment where students benefit from personal interaction with faculty who combine a love for teaching with outstanding academic credentials and years of professional experience. A

    PLU School of Business
    Morken Center Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • “Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy

    Master of Arts in Marriage and Family TherapyThe mission of the Marriage and Family Therapy Program at Pacific Lutheran University is to train students to become systemically-oriented, contextually sensitive MFT Professionals who address the diverse needs and clinical concerns of individuals, couples, families, and communities. Students and graduates will be: Systemically-oriented MFT Professionals Contextually sensitive MFT Professionals committed to diversity and inclusion Ethical and

    Graduate Admission
    Pacific Lutheran University 12180 Park Avenue South Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • PLU Hispanic and Latino Studies students learn to think critically in a complex world through the study of the Spanish language, linguistics, literature, film, and a vast array of cultural

    Parker Brocker-Knapp ’23 grew up in Portland, but Puget Sound never seemed far—thanks to close family ties to PLU. We sat down with Brocker-Knapp to learn more about how this senior made the most of his time at PLU. Read More Language, Literature, Film, and Cultural Studies Arte callejero en Oaxaca, México Engaging Learning Communities Spanish for Heritage Speakers, Class of 2020: Ashley Carreño-Millan, Brenda Ochoa, Valeria Pinedo Chipana, Dr. Emily Davidson, Omar Miranda, Óscar Cantú, Sandra

    Hispanic and Latino Studies
    253-536-5132
    Administration Building Room 220 H Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • Courses in the Pacific Lutheran University Innovation Studies minor build essential analytical skills to evaluate business and economic activity in historical and ethical contexts.

    County Learn More Entrepreneurship 101 Explore new ideas about innovation, creativity, and design thinking with faculty experts. Interdisciplinary Approach Innovation minors come from a variety of backgrounds, including Art, Business, Economics, & Computer Science. Creativity for LifeStudy how innovation works–then do it! Courses in the Innovation Studies minor teach fundamental skills like design thinking, collaboration, and building an entrepreneurial mindset. You then form teams and develop your

    Innovation Studies
    Hinderlie Hall, 1st Floor Tacoma, WA 98447
  • Both Earth Science and Environmental Studies are focused on the study of human interactions with the earth and its environments.

    manufacturing materials, food and agricultural products, and building sites necessary to support a growing population.Environmental Studies Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on the relationships between humans and the environment. Managing the environment requires interdisciplinary tools and knowledge about natural systems, human institutions, beliefs and values, and the dissemination of these ideas through business, education, nursing and other professions.Earth

    Department of Earth Science and Environmental Studies
    253-535-8700
    Rieke Science Center Room 158 Tacoma, WA 98447
  • The Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies (GSRS) program at PLU provides students with an innovative curriculum that examines how gender, sexuality and race are embedded in complex dynamics of power

    prepare them to pursue social justice and work in diverse communities. GSRS graduates will be able to solve problems in diverse environments, work effectively across difference, and lead from an equity mindset, some of the most important skills and abilities desired by employers.Please join GSRS, Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy next Tuesday 10/17/23 to recognize Mental Health Awareness Week and LGBTQIA+ History Month with the following events

    Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies
    Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • History students at Pacific Lutheran University develop the skills needed to ask important questions, collect and evaluate evidence, work collaboratively with others, and offer clear and

    information sciences, research, jobs in technology, government service, journalism, law, business, or graduate school in History. Many of our graduates consider teaching at the middle school, high school, or college levels. For more information, click Why Study History?Quick Links List Catalog Phi Alpha Theta Student Club Business and Economic History Program Kurt Mayer Scholarship Powell Heller Conference for Holocaust Education Raphael Lemkin Lecture & Award Ceremony Lemkin Essay ContestQ&A with history

    Professor Rebekah Mergenthal, Chair
    253-536-5132
    Xavier Hall, Room 109 12180 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • The Pacific Lutheran University MBA Program in the Seattle-Tacoma area is founded on the cornerstones of leadership, creative innovation, global awareness and ethical responsibility.

    Apply TodayLearn more about applying to the PLU Master of Business Administration program.Apply NowMake an AppointmentSchedule an appointment with the Program Director for more information.ScheduleRequest InformationFind out more about the Master of Business Administration at PLU.Learn MoreThe Pacific Lutheran University Master of Business Administration is founded on the cornerstones of leadership, creative innovation, global awareness and ethical responsibility. MBA Students choose between a

    Graduate Admission
    Pacific Lutheran University 12180 Park Avenue South Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • Lute Faculty and Staff Support Network (FASSN) is a confidential, short-term, informal peer-mentoring program through which PLU faculty and staff can offer care to one another.

    going through similar experiences and have requested support. The matching process is designed to connect faculty and staff without needing to broadcast difficult personal issues to the entire PLU community. Some example life challenges that participants might discuss include, but are not limited to: aging parents illness retirement immigration first in the family divorce custody proceedings fertility issues pregnancy pregnancy loss other forms of grief/loss medical diagnoses (for oneself or a loved