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  • Out To Innovate Scholarships https://www.plu.edu/math/news/out-to-innovate-scholarships/

    Innovate Scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year, which includes first ($5000) and second ($2500) place graduate and undergraduate scholarships. The mission of scholarship program is to: Award scholarships to LGBTQ+ students currently enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or STEM-related teaching fields. Honor students who support a creative educational community that increases the visibility and the accomplishments of LGBTQ+ and supportive students Encourage students

  • Gates Foundation grant helps study away programs https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2009/03/02/gates-foundation-grant-helps-study-away-programs/

    Peninsula. That achievement was repeated 2008. As a globally focused university, PLU is committed to providing an educational experience that prepares students to be world citizens who will work to help shape a just, healthy, sustainable and peaceful world. PLU is also committed to serving students from diverse backgrounds. PLU admits more Washington Achiever Scholars than any other independent university in the state. The student body includes 800 Pell Grant and 700 State Need Grant recipients. More

  • Diving for an A, at the bottom of the Puget Sound https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2013/01/14/diving-for-an-a-at-the-bottom-of-the-puget-sound/

    scuba diving as part of his college career was an educational experience that broke the traditional college class mold. “As you grow up you have to look harder to find the things that fascinate you in the same way that they did when you were a child. I think scuba diving does that,” Olson said. Mike Adams of Tacoma Underwater Sports, Tacoma’s local dive shop, instructs classes for college students at both PLU and the University of Puget Sound, providing opportunities to enhance scuba skills and not

  • Our Middle Name https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2013/10/01/our-middle-name/

    principles of Lutheran Higher Education.” One faculty member asked the assembly a simple but necessary question: “What might be these principles?” Part of the answer can be found in a new document recently prepared by PLU faculty and administrators: Core Elements in Lutheran Higher Education. Drawing on the legacy of Lutheran educational reform begun in the 16th century, Core Elements points to seven elements or principles alive in the education of students at PLU: Questioning of current knowledge and

  • PLU Announces New Master of Science in Marketing Research Degree https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2014/07/09/plu-announces-new-master-of-science-in-marketing-research-degree/

    allow for practical application of analytic and research concepts. “I am very impressed with the innovative and engaging degree program created by the Marketing professors,” said School of Business Dean Nancy Albers Miller. “The development team engaged in extensive research to ensure that the curriculum aligns with industry demands and that the student will receive the best possible educational experience.” In 2013, Money Magazine ranked Marketing Research Analyst as the 11th best job in America

  • Leave of Absence https://www.plu.edu/nursing-student-handbook/status-and-enrollment/leaves-from-the-school-of-nursing/leave-of-absence/

    childbirth, an accident, or military mobilization. Leave may be denied when the student fails to follow the process established for requesting leave, when the request is not timely, when educational standards would be lowered or require substantial modification for the student requesting leave and/or others, or when the reason for leave is deemed insufficient. Denial of requested leave may require the student to withdraw and seek readmission. Students should be aware that there may be an academic and/or

  • Information for PLU Departments https://www.plu.edu/wang-center/intl-scholars-visitors/plu-departments/

    VisasVisiting Scholars and professors are a valued part of the PLU community. The Wang Center is here to provide assistance with initial campus logistics, as well as support with immigration services. The broad purpose of the Exchange Visitor program is to promote international educational and cultural exchange in order to develop mutual understanding between the people of the United States and other countries. PLU is authorized to support the following categories on a J-1 Visa: Professor, Research Scholar

  • Out To Innovate Scholarship https://www.plu.edu/physics/news/out-to-innovate-scholarship/

    Innovate Scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year, which includes first ($5000) and second ($2500) place graduate and undergraduate scholarships. The mission of scholarship program is to: Award scholarships to LGBTQ+ students currently enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or STEM-related teaching fields. Honor students who support a creative educational community that increases the visibility and the accomplishments of LGBTQ+ and supportive students Encourage students

  • News in University Wind Ensemble https://www.plu.edu/music/news/topic/university-wind-ensemble/

    Faculty Feature: Meet Dr. Edwin Powell, Professor of Music and Director of Bands What is your educational background? Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Pacific Master of Music Education from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music Doctor of Musical Arts in Conducting from the University of North Texas Why did you want to teach at… May 17, 2020 FacultyUniversity Wind Ensemble

  • Q&A: Meet John Paul, PLU’s new Department of Music Chair https://www.plu.edu/music/news/2015/02/04/qa-meet-john-paul-plus-new-department-of-music-chair/

    smaller committees discussing curriculum or recruitment or performance, with SOAC leadership, or with other departments to discuss the Christmas concerts or commencement weekend.  Then there is a report or letter that needs to be written, so I try to wrangle some time to work on that before its deadline.  And then just when you think you have things under control, some sort of crisis comes out of left-field that needs your attention.  While I will try to leave around 5 each evening to have dinner with