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  • PLU researchers shine light on RNA activities https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2023/11/08/plu-researchers-rna/

    patience, critical thinking, and problem-solving. I was glad to learn from Dr. Yakelis and be a part of his team!” "This research experience was like a bridge connecting my academic journey," explained del Toro. Fani del Toro ’24 | Chemistry major Preparing for the future “Doing summer research with Dr. Yakelis has played a vital role in shaping my post-graduation plans, particularly in pursuing a Ph.D. in organic chemistry,” said del Toro. “It helped me gain practical skills in creating new synthetic

  • 5 Reasons to Pursue a Master’s in Kinesiology https://www.plu.edu/master-of-science-kinesiology/news/reasons-to-pursue/

    profession. Working professionals in health and fitness careers, public service, and public health can enhance their ability to better serve the needs of society in relation to physical activity promotion and disease prevention. 5.  Equipped with a graduate kinesiology degree, you will build a career with meaning. Careers in kinesiology-related fields are oriented toward evidence-based service of others, and professionals in these fields get to build a life helping others overcome critical physical and

  • College Graduation Schedule https://www.plu.edu/commencement/college-graduation-schedule/

    & Francophone StudiesCollege of Liberal StudiesThursday, May 23rd, 7:00pm Gender, Sexuality, & Race StudiesCollege of Liberal StudiesThursday, May 23rd, 7:00pm Geosciences/Earth ScienceCollege of Natural SciencesFriday, May 24th, 11:00am GermanCollege of Liberal StudiesThursday, May 23rd, 7:00pm Global StudiesCollege of Liberal StudiesThursday, May 23rd, 7:00pm Hispanic & Latino StudiesCollege of Liberal StudiesThursday, May 23rd, 7:00pm HistoryCollege of Liberal StudiesThursday, May 23rd, 7:00pm

  • Resources & Links https://www.plu.edu/understanding-the-world/resources-links/

    these personal experiences one can begin to understand the historical and political context of the on-going humanitarian crisis. Christopher McDougall, Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World has Never Seen ( Knopf 2009) Very readable story of incredible characters and amazing athletes (ultrarunners) told within the story of the Tarahumara Indians of Copper Canyon Mexico. Ed Viesturs and David Roberts, K-2: Life and Death on the World’s Most Dangerous Mountain

  • Articles Posted by https://www.plu.edu/comm-media-designarts/news/author/williake/

    Race & Personal Narrative Exhibition The book has a long history as a rich vessel for stories of the human condition. Amontaine Aurore and Kimisha Turner present their artists’ book “ Reverie, and other projects” . They will be joined by book artist, Carletta Carrington Wilson for this riveting exhibition… February 22, 2019

  • Kari Plog ’11 – Resolute Online: Fall 2017 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/fall-2017/author/plogkr/

    days, and they needed a boat. In the 1960s, the University of Washington lent shells to colleges to promote the Husky Clipper, the famous boat rowed by the 1936 Olympic gold-medalist UW team immortalized in the novel, The Boys in the Boat. The Seattle TimesIf you loved ‘The Boys in the Boat,’ don’t miss this tale of adventure. KOMO 4 NewsPLU rowers reunite 50 years after incredible feat. After PLU rowed the Clipper to victory in the boat’s final race against the University of Puget Sound and

  • Honorary Degree Recipients https://www.plu.edu/president/honorary-degrees/honorary-degree-recipients/

    collective understanding of this important region of the world.  A documentary titled The Revolutionary (2012) has been made about his life. He is a longtime friend of the Chinese Studies Program, and sometimes teaches at PLU as a Visiting Professor. Luz Vega-Marquis, Doctor of Humane Letters honoris causa Commencement, May 28, 2016 Luz Vega-Marquis is president and CEO of Marguerite Casey Foundation, where she oversees the foundation’s $700 million endowment and $35 million annual grantmaking budget. Ms

  • Program Support https://www.plu.edu/advancement/endowment/program-support/

    Program SupportBy making an endowment gift, you can provide critical support to a wide variety of academic programs and centers throughout campus. When you invest in PLU schools and departments, you help ensure the continuation of top-tier programming that embodies the PLU mission statement. Please contact an Advancement Officer if you would like to create an endowment that supports PLU programs.* President Krise looks to the sky in the W.M. Keck Observatory Endowed SchoolA named endowment fund

  • Student Support https://www.plu.edu/advancement/endowment/student-support/

    Student Support Enhancing the endowment for student financial support is critical to ensuring access to college for all, regardless of their economic standing. It also enables the university to attract a diverse group of highly qualified students and enrich their educational experiences, through scholarships, student-faculty research grants, and study-away stipends. Named endowed scholarships and grants mirror the university’s commitment to student access, the recognition of scholarly

  • The Edlund Family https://www.plu.edu/advancement/the-edlund-family/

    college, “It was either PLU or nothing,” Phil recalls.“Pacific Lutheran University has long been an area of passion with my family,” he says. “We strongly believe in what PLU provides, which is preparing the next generation of leaders and honing the critical thinking skills.” Phil, along with his family, agreed to provide $25,000 to help build the Morken Center for Learning and Technology. Phil’s parents chipped in $15,000, while he and his sister donated $5,000 each. Phil has made a provision for PLU