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LUTHERAN HIGHER EDUCATION AT PLU is a distinct form of rigorous higher education that asks students to bring their whole self to their education and clarify their life’s vocation. Distinct Form of Higher Education Our context: Highly secular and diverse in terms of religion, culture, and race. This context makes us work harder to define and embody Lutheran Higher Education because one cannot fall back on religious or cultural commonality. It is an advantage because it makes us a leader in

What election season reminds us about higher education Each election cycle I’m reminded of how incredibly multi-disciplinary the responsibilities of our elected officials have become. Similarly, the challenges faced by the leaders of the world’s most successful corporations and NGOs grow ever more global, complex, and nuanced, seemingly by the day. Very few,… December 2, 2016 Higher Education

education, we present seven of its distinguishing marks. These core elements are not exhaustive – one could add more – nor are they found exclusively in Lutheran colleges and universities: most western universities, for instance, would claim that “academic freedom” remains a hallmark of higher education. Yet this cluster of elements sets forth, in our experience and reflection, the “genetic encoding” of Lutheran education, an education committed to the advance of knowledge, thoughtful inquiry and

The ‘L’ is not silent Recently, I received a letter from a concerned parent and alumna commenting on how completely amazed and surprised she is at how different PLU is now, compared to her time here in the early 1980s.  She has since returned to campus many times, but more… March 21, 2016 Lutheran Higher Education

Intersections goes digital Cover art by  Diego B. Lasansky Intersections, Number 46, Fall 2017 Intersections is a publication by and largely for the academic communities of the twenty-seven institutions that comprise the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities (NECU). Each issue reflects on the intersection of faith, learning,… December 12, 2017 faculty newsletterIntersectionsLutheran higher educationvocation

First Interfaith prayer and meditation space, Reflection Room, established by The Diversity Center.

2019 Higher Education China Study TripThe Confucius Institute of the State of Washington helps coordinate the Chinese Bridge Delegation for Hanban/Confucius Institute Headquarters. This is an amazing opportunity for university senior leaders & administrators, faculty members, K-12 school district administrators and policy makers, to travel for about ten days to China to learn more about China’s education system and how to connect schools in China and the U.S. 2019 Confucius Institute Senior

Rerun: Advice for first-year students—communicate with your professors We are a little over a week away from welcoming our new Lutes to campus. Experience the energy, spirit, and tight-knit community that makes PLU a truly special place. Student-athlete Ahi Holden ’24 offers some tips for succeeding during your first year of college. From… August 21, 2023 AthleticsCommunityCurrent StudentsInvolvementKinesiologyLife on CampusLutheran Higher EducationParentsStudent Life

PLU hosts the annual South Puget Sound Higher Education Diversity Partnership. The day-long event provided a wide selection of workshops for faculty, staff and students, as well as networking opportunities with community members.