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  • TACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 27, 2016)- Pacific Lutheran University is a new location for Amazon Locker, a self-service delivery pitstop for students, faculty, staff and surrounding community members who use the online retailer. The service is available to Lutes and community members alike who want a…

    , staff and surrounding community members who use the online retailer.The service is available to Lutes and community members alike who want a secure option to receive and return packages ordered from Amazon.com. Customers can select any Locker location as their delivery address, and retrieve their orders there by entering a unique pick-up code on the Locker touch screen. Lockers at PLU are located on upper campus in the Anderson University Center, near Campus Concierge, and in the Morken Center for

  • Three years ago, Katie Blanchard ‘13 was set on fire and nearly killed by a colleague at a military health center at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Since then, Blanchard has undergone over 100 recovery-related surgeries, filed a personal injury claim against the Army and enrolled in…

    Nursing alumna Katie Blanchard on how her near murder has led to her powerful advocacy Posted by: Zach Powers / November 26, 2019 Image: Katie Blanchard ‘13 speaking with PLU students on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) November 26, 2019 By Zach PowersMarketing & CommunicationsThree years ago, Katie Blanchard ‘13 was set on fire and nearly killed by a colleague at a military health center at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.Since then, Blanchard has undergone over 100 recovery

  • 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,…

    Intersections goes digital Posted by: hassonja / December 12, 2017 December 12, 2017 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, and teaching within Lutheran higher education. It is published by the NECU, and has its home in the

  • TACOMA, Wash. (Aug. 21, 2015)—Mike Burton ’69 has been inducted into the National High School Hall of Fame for his 39 years of service as a national-award-winning speech and debate coach. Burton, who retired in 2008, is the first speech and debate coach from Washington…

    Teacher/Coach/Award-Winning Alumnus Inducted into National High School Hall of Fame Posted by: Sandy Dunham / August 21, 2015 Image: PLU President Thomas W. Krise, right, presents Mike Burton ’69 with the 2014 Distinguished Alumnus Award. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) August 21, 2015 By Matthew Salzano ’18PLU student writer TACOMA, Wash. (Aug. 21, 2015)—Mike Burton ’69 has been inducted into the National High School Hall of Fame for his 39 years of service as a national-award-winning speech and

  • TACOMA, WASH. (August 6, 2015) — Thanks to a major award, one Lute is spending her summer in a juvenile detention center — as a mentor who is paying it forward. Jessica Milian ’15 is the second recipient honored with the Patricia L. and Thomas…

    Endowed Internship Allows Lute a Full-Circle Vocational First Step Posted by: Zach Powers / August 6, 2015 Image: Patricia Krise, Jessica Milian ’15 and PLU President Thomas W Krise at the Gonyea House. [Photo by John Struzenberg ’16/PLU] August 6, 2015 By Matthew Salzano ’18PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (August 6, 2015) — Thanks to a major award, one Lute is spending her summer in a juvenile detention center — as a mentor who is paying it forward.Jessica Milian ’15 is the second

  • Sarah Seder’s passion for dance has taken her all over North America. Now, she returns home to the Seattle area bringing with her unique experiences, a vast repertoire of skills, and an effervescent personality. She will lead PLU students through Ballet 1, Contemporary Dance 1…

    Sarah Seder: New Dance Faculty Posted by: Reesa Nelson / February 22, 2019 February 22, 2019 By Mackenzie Cooper '19Sarah Seder’s passion for dance has taken her all over North America. Now, she returns home to the Seattle area bringing with her unique experiences, a vast repertoire of skills, and an effervescent personality. She will lead PLU students through Ballet 1, Contemporary Dance 1 and 2, and hone their skills in Dance Composition.Get to know Sarah What is your background?I grew up on

  • TACOMA, Wash. (March 5, 2015)— On Saturday, March 21, a diverse and distinguished group of speakers will present “ideas worth spreading” at the fourth annual installation of TEDx Tacoma. Among that group will be three Pacific Lutheran University faculty members representing a variety of PLU’s…

    PLU Faculty Members to Present at TEDx Tacoma Posted by: Zach Powers / March 6, 2015 Image: (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) March 6, 2015 By Zach PowersPLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, Wash. (March 5, 2015)— On Saturday, March 21, a diverse and distinguished group of speakers will present “ideas worth spreading” at the fourth annual installation of TEDx Tacoma.Among that group will be three Pacific Lutheran University faculty members representing a variety of PLU’s academic divisions

  • TACOMA, Wash. — Pacific Lutheran University has established new Parkland Promise Scholarships, allowing PLU to provide even stronger support for outstanding students from our community. PLU will award scholarships of $5,000 each to selected students from Franklin Pierce and Washington high schools, both in the…

    PLU Establishes Parkland Promise Scholarships Posted by: Sandy Dunham / March 12, 2015 Image: (Photo: Zach Powers/PLU) March 12, 2015 By Sandy Deneau DunhamPLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, Wash. — Pacific Lutheran University has established new Parkland Promise Scholarships, allowing PLU to provide even stronger support for outstanding students from our community.PLU will award scholarships of $5,000 each to selected students from Franklin Pierce and Washington high schools, both in the

  • TACOMA, WASH. (August 10, 2015)- Each summer PLU students fan out across the globe — working, researching, studying or just plain relaxing. Many students leverage the summer months as an opportunity to add depth to their resumes by completing internships at local and corporate businesses,…

    PLU Students Check In From Summer Internships Posted by: Zach Powers / August 10, 2015 August 10, 2015 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (August 10, 2015)- Each summer PLU students fan out across the globe — working, researching, studying or just plain relaxing. Many students leverage the summer months as an opportunity to add depth to their resumes by completing internships at local and corporate businesses, nonprofit organizations and government agencies

  • TACOMA, Wash. (Sept. 22, 2015)—Pacific Lutheran University’s website has won a 2015 Outstanding WebAward from the Web Marketing Association, and the spring 2015 edition of the university’s flagship magazine, ResoLUTE, won its Magazine Standard of Excellence Award. Judges wrote of www.plu.edu : “Beautiful site, great…

    PLU’s Website, Online Magazine Win Web Marketing Awards Posted by: Sandy Dunham / September 22, 2015 September 22, 2015 By Sandy Deneau DunhamPLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, Wash. (Sept. 22, 2015)—Pacific Lutheran University’s website has won a 2015 Outstanding WebAward from the Web Marketing Association, and the spring 2015 edition of the university’s flagship magazine, ResoLUTE, won its Magazine Standard of Excellence Award. Judges wrote of www.plu.edu: “Beautiful site, great layout