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Inspired by Women: Cora Beeson’s research in Indonesia began with her Taiwanese Grandmother’s caretaker More Welcome to the Global Studies Website!Why Global Studies?Students majoring in Global Studies achieve global literacy by employing a multidisciplinary approach to addressing contemporary global problems. The Global Studies Program educates students to engage critically and actively with contending perspectives on global issues, their origins, and possible solutions to global problems

Learning Is ForEver (LIFE)The Learning is ForEver program shut down during COVID and has not resumed. Please see our Lectures page for opportunities to engage in Life Long Learning events. Our lectures offer unique educational experiences to enrich and enhance the lives of its participants. Learning is a lifelong pursuit that opens minds and enriches lives. Sharing new ideas, challenges and experiences is rewarding in every season of life. Participants come from every walk of life, to learn

The 13th Annual Lutheran Studies Conference More Information Lutheran Studies at Pacific Lutheran UniversityPLU has been a lively center for the study of Lutheran higher education and the global Lutheran tradition since its beginnings in 1890. Distinguished lecturers, undergraduate courses in history, music, scripture, theology, and the visual arts, study away classes in Germany, Namibia, and Norway, campus ministry workshops, faith and reason dialogues, faculty publications and public

If You're a Current PLU Student Interested in Pre-Health Sciences, Please Click Here to Join our Google GroupYour Pathway to a Career in the Health Professions Begins at PLUPre-Health Sciences Advising at Pacific Lutheran University provides advising and support to students and alumni who are interested in exploring careers in the health professions including medicine, dentistry, optometry, veterinary medicine and other related fields. PLU is an exciting place in which to lay the foundation for

Office of the President Allan BeltonAs the 14th President of Pacific Lutheran University, Allan Belton serves as the university’s chief executive and is responsible for the organization and administration of the university. President Belton is currently leading the execution of a new strategic plan that aims to deepen PLU’s commitment to being an inclusive, rigorous and innovative university in the Lutheran tradition by providing access to a transformative, lifelong and distinctively purposeful

Welcome to the Scandinavian Cultural Center at PLU!The mission of the Scandinavian Cultural Center at Pacific Lutheran University is to enrich understanding of Nordic and Nordic-American cultures in support of PLU’s educational mission and in recognition of PLU’s Nordic heritage. The Center is located in the Anderson University Center at Pacific Lutheran University, in Tacoma Washington. We are open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. during the academic year

×Summer Sessions at Pacific Lutheran University Enroll in summer courses!Undergraduate PLU and non-matriculated (visiting) students can participate in two, four-week terms* filled with general education and major courses.  Summer classes are offered in face-to-face, blended, or online formats. Enjoy a lower tuition rate during Summer Sessions, smaller class sizes, and a variety of classes to fit your schedule! Please check out the Summer Sessions schedule for tentative schedule and contact your

What is BIRT?The purpose of the Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT) is to anonymously collect data regarding instances of experienced bias within the PLU community and monitor the type and frequency of such occurrences. Doing so will help us better understand our campus climate, create community-based educational opportunities to address noted trends in such occurrences, and foster an environment where everyone feels welcome. The BIRT does not adjudicate violations of PLU’s Student Code of

Let's gaze at the stars Join members of the PLU Physics Department and the Tacoma Astronomical Society (TAS) for an Keck Observatory Open House on Thursday, August 15th, 2024 New Applied Math Major & Engineering and Industry Minor Officially launching in fall 2022, students will be able to pursue a major in applied mathematics and/or a minor in engineering and industry. Why Study Physics? From astrophysics to nuclear physics to optics and crystal structure, physics encompasses some of the most

Celebrating our faculty Find out about the achievements and accomplishments of our faculty. Faculty Accolades Welcome to the Office of the ProvostThe Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, also known as Chief Academic Officer, is responsible to the President and the Board of Regents for reporting on all academic affairs and activities. The Provost oversees all academic divisions and professional schools, as well as the Library, the Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged