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  • Gaps and Gifts https://www.plu.edu/prism/news/gaps-and-gifts/

    with strong bonds to fundamentalist and Pentecostal subcultures, many of which traditionally have focused their identity around intentional resistance to new ways of thinking. Secondly, the dominant student culture at PLU is relentlessly anti-intellectual. Both factors militate against the purposes of the liberal arts and the mission of the university. PLU’s credibility as a university in the twenty-first century will depend in large part on the way faculty, students, and administrators handle

  • PLU’s provost plans to improve faculty diversity, visibility and accessibility of campus research https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2016/09/12/provost-brown/

    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…

    said. “That then becomes the culture,” Brown said. “It’s not just words. You’re actually living it.” PLU President Thomas W. Krise, Provost Rae Linda Brown and other faculty and administrators proceed through campus ahead of the annual convocation ceremony. (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) EXPANDING RESEARCH In addition to creating a community of diverse faculty, Brown also plans to prioritize student-faculty research programs. PLU already does that well, Brown says. The next step is showcasing and

  • Serving Wholeness and Health https://www.plu.edu/lutheran-studies/core-elements/serving-wholeness-and-health/

    corresponding emphasis on responsibility to others permeates the Lutheran culture of world engagement. Thus, Lutherans have established schools (from pre-kindergarten through graduate level universities) and seminaries. They have created hospitals, orphanages, retirement centers, and long-term care facilities. Lutherans in the United States are diligent and vital leaders in humanitarian and religious efforts to feed the hungry, diminish poverty, and eradicate disease – both here and in developing nations

  • Interdisciplinary Majors and Minors https://www.plu.edu/idp/interdisciplinary-majors-and-minors/

    NowGender, Sexuality, and Race StudiesGender, Sexuality, and Race explores the role of gender, sexuality, and race in society and culture. Go Now

  • Schedule Worksheet Fall and Spring https://www.plu.edu/registrar/documents/schedule-worksheet-fall-and-spring/

    Exception to Academic Requirements Form (pdf) view download For GenEd and University requirement exceptions only. For exceptions within the major/minor/concentration, see the Dept. Chair.

  • Performance and Creative Interest https://www.plu.edu/clubs/club-list/performance-and-creative-interest/

    , skills, and backgrounds. We hope to work with you soon! Click the link to learn more about all of our services and follow us on our Instagram to see what we’re up to! Type of Club or Organization: Performance & Creative Interest Organization Meeting Times & Places (Subject to Change): When: Every Tuesday and Thursday from 12pm-1pm Where: AUC 142 Club Email: impact@plu.eduLate KnightDescription: Late Knight is a late-night style, live comedy show put on by Mast TV under Student Media at Pacific

  • Awards, Recognition, and Grants https://www.plu.edu/wang-center/about/globally-focused-university/awards-recognition-grants/

    continents, an achievement that was subsequently repeated in 2008 and will also occur in 2010. The course in Antarctica that makes this achievement possible is a class in Environmental Literature, taught by Dr. Charles Bergman, Professor of English.

  • PLU and the Northwest https://www.plu.edu/human-resources/employment/plu-and-the-northwest/

    people every year. PLU is just minutes away from downtown Tacoma and the unique culture that the city offers including the world famous Museum of Glass, the Tacoma Art Museum and the Washington State History Museum. The short drive to Seattle means you’ll also have the opportunity to enjoy big-city entertainment like the Experience Music Project or major league ball games at beautiful Safeco Field. Given that the Seattle-Tacoma area is situated on the vibrant and culturally diverse Pacific Rim, you

  • PLU Included on Best-of Lists for Value and Business Schools https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2015/11/17/best-of/

    TACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 17, 2015)- Pacific Lutheran University was ranked one of the “Best 295 Business Schools” by the Princeton Review and named one of the best value colleges in Washington state by BestValueSchools.com. The Best 295 Business Schools rankings were created using a survey of…

    PLU Included on Best-of Lists for Value and Business Schools Posted by: Zach Powers / November 17, 2015 Image: (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) November 17, 2015 By Matthew Salzano '18PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 17, 2015)- Pacific Lutheran University was ranked one of the “Best 295 Business Schools” by the Princeton Review and named one of the best value colleges in Washington state by BestValueSchools.com. The Best 295 Business Schools rankings were created using a survey

  • Women’s Center Director, Biology Professor and Communication Professor Discuss “Gender” (Podcast) https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2016/01/14/oti-gender-podcast/

    TACOMA, WASH. (January 14, 2016)- The fifth episode of ‘Open to Interpretation’ features a discussion of the word ‘gender’ among host and Associate Professor of Communication Amy Young, Women’s Center Director Jennifer Smith and Associate Professor of Biology Mary Ellard-Ivey. Mary Ellard-Ivey, Amy Young and…

    Women’s Center Director, Biology Professor and Communication Professor Discuss “Gender” (Podcast) Posted by: Zach Powers / January 14, 2016 January 14, 2016 TACOMA, WASH. (January 14, 2016)- The fifth episode of 'Open to Interpretation' features a discussion of the word 'gender' among host and Associate Professor of Communication Amy Young, Women's Center Director Jennifer Smith and Associate Professor of Biology Mary Ellard-Ivey. Mary Ellard-Ivey, Amy Young and Jennifer Smith (Photo: Zach