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Pacific Lutheran University was named one of the top colleges in the country for awarding creative arts scholarships by LendEDU. PLU ranked 22nd on the list, credited with distributing more than $1.4 million in creative arts scholarships in 2015. It was the only institution west of Texas included in the top 25, and one of only two Pacific Northwest universities included in the top 50. Self-described as “a marketplace for student loans and student loan refinance,” LendEDU based their list on the
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the letter to The New York Times below from the President of Manhattan College (a fellow NAC&U school) which will carry my signature and the signature of the President of Wagner (both an ELCA and NAC&U school, like PLU): To the Editor: In “College Rankings Fail to Measure the Influence of the Institution” (October 2, 2015), James B. Stewart ends with a list of 10 schools that emerge as leaders in adding value regardless of the major of graduates, based on a formula developed by the Brookings
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suggestions that arise at this first dialogue. Forum I When: Wednesday, April 20 Where: Regency Room, Anderson University Center Time: 3:00 pm-4:00 pm Forum II When: Monday, May 2 Where: Xavier 201 Time: 5:30pm Sexual assault is a very real problem, not only on our campus, but in our nation and world. We hope to share the impact that sexual assault and other forms of gender-based violence have had on our campus in the past and present, and to discuss our collective action in response. Recognizing that
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faculty and staff. We are also nearing decision time on the key priorities put forth by the PLU community for our next comprehensive fund-raising campaign, which seeks to raise more than $100 million, and we recently signed a commitment letter to complete bond refinancing, which will improve our bottom line. The fiscal 2017 savings from this refinancing are estimated at $2.5 million, and annual savings through 2037 of more than $700,000. These savings are being put toward an operating reserve and
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TACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 12, 2016)- Rae Linda Brown, Ph.D., says Pacific Lutheran University already exhibits academic excellence in a variety of ways: rich global education, robust student-faculty research, world-class faculty members and, of course, eager students who are ready to change the world. But Brown…
students of color. Now, Brown wants PLU’s leadership to make similar progress to improve a sense of belonging for all students in our ever-changing community. Rae Linda Brown, Ph.D., provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) She said the university must “dramatically increase” the diversity within the ranks of faculty and staff on campus, a group that is predominantly white. Currently, she stressed, there are no tenure or tenure-line faculty who identify as
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and another who will study Economics in graduate school. In the past 20 years, 12 Economics graduates of PLU have gone on to earn Economics Ph.D.s, more than nearly any other private university in the Pacific Northwest. One of those, 2012 Economics graduate Jordan Adamson, will visit Harvard University this week to present to the International Society for New Institutional Economics (June 18-20). Currently a Ph.D. student at Clemson University, Adamson will present his paper, “Politics, Resources
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Thinking about becoming a social worker? Compare a BSW and an MSW and explore if an MSW is worth it. In social work, two degrees stand out: the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and the Master of Social Work (MSW). Understanding the differences and their…
situations. It is essential to enter the field with a realistic understanding of the demands and challenges.Considering getting an MSW? Let's connect.Getting a master’s in social work is a great choice as you pursue your career in social work. It is the optimal degree for licensed social workers and opens up doors in your career, providing advanced knowledge and skills that enhance your ability to make a significant impact on individuals, communities, and social systems. In the State of Washington, MSW
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. Halvorson’s research interests include American business history, the history of computing, and the creative use of technology in the social impact sector. He has published books and articles on the history of Microsoft Corporation, the PC Revolution, software development systems, and business software. He has also written widely about the history of early modern Europe, including the Renaissance and Reformation movements. Halvorson graduated from PLU in 1985 with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
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the basement of the UC. Taking Ecology over the summer with Dr. Bill Teska. Design classes with Jp Avila. Helping create documentaries with Medialab. Designing posters for Impact. What skills/life experiences did you gain at PLU that you carry with you now? PLU made me a globally-minded, thoughtful, and introspective person. Through the opportunity to study abroad abroad at PLU, I became a more empathetic global citizen. While on campus my leadership positions showed me listening to others is
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At the PLU School of Nursing, care for our patients and for our world combine with highest professional ethics and commitment to academic and practice excellence, to prepare you for a deeply
BSN Grads are Hired Faster More information Small School, Big Impact: Marc Gombio ’23 talks about his experience in PLU’s School of Nursing Read More Interested in Teaching with Us? More Information Your browser does not support the video tag. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program Learn More Message from the Dean Read More PLU’s new anatomy and physiology lab is the first in a series of science upgrades Read More Commitment, Caring and LeadershipThanks for visiting the PLU School of
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