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, the student from Franklin Pierce, learned more about the university through his connection with the choir. The ninth-grader said he is impressed with PLU’s academics, motivating him to eventually pursue a PLU education. In addition to sparking McDonald’s interest, the 2016 Gospel Experience also grabbed the attention of Cunningham’s granddaughter, 9-year-old Jalean Peek. She stood on stage at the event and proclaimed she will one day attend PLU, as well. Cunningham hopes that exposure through

and Alexandra Dreher ’17 were awarded full-service positions in Mexico and Germany, while Ellie Lapp ’17 was selected as an alternate for a Fulbright in Spain. PLU has produced more than 100 Fulbright recipients since 1975, and was named a top producer of scholars accepted into the program in 2014-15 by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For Otey, a sociology and Hispanic studies double major from Billings, Montana, the Fulbright award came as a huge surprise. She said it was a rare opportunity

advantage of this scholarship opportunity and give PLU a try. He’s been excelling here ever since.  “The 253 PLU Bound Scholarship program was really designed for students who believed they couldn’t afford a private liberal arts education,” said Melody Ferguson, PLU’s Associate Dean of Admission. “Access is important, and this opportunity makes PLU a reality for students from all financial backgrounds.”  The program is available for any student from Washington state who is College Bound eligible and has

illuminates issues of power, abuse and corruption in competitive sport.“It is truly an honor for us to be welcoming Sarah to campus and for our students and community to hear from such a powerful voice. Sarah’s personal story of abuse and her professional commitment to fighting for victims of sexual abuse are both inspiring and impactful,” said Karen McConnell, Dean of PLU’s School of Education and Kinesiology. This event is part of the annual Diversity and Inclusion Speaker Series held by the Department

nursing facility center in Lynnwood, Washington. The rigorous program will prepare graduates to serve as qualified nursing professionals on the front lines of care in as little as 16 months. “As a state leader in nursing education, PLU is committed to developing programs and initiatives that prepare high-quality nurses to help meet the healthcare needs of communities across the Puget Sound region and beyond,” said PLU President Allan Belton. “This ABSN program will help meet an immediate need in the

show potential employers, as well as establish connections with contacts outside of PLU. Secondly, being able to have personal connections with my professors has been the mentorship I needed to help me flourish. Leaving PLU, I have at least five references, most of which are professors, that I know will vouch for me moving forward, which is a pretty great feeling! Overall, I feel confident that my education at PLU has prepared me for my future. Tell us more about your experience with MediaLab and

, and is aware of the rarefied air in which he is working.  “Latinos have been historically underrepresented in higher education for a lot of reasons,” Kop said. “They need a lot of support and mentors to get to higher levels of education and professional communities. In STEM fields, we are truly underrepresented.”  Kop was motivated by Professor Chavez, who told him that his example could inspire others. “I’ve seen that in my own family,” he said. “I’m doing things that my uncle, for example, has

Mathematics major Lindsey Clark ’24 is a Noyce scholar and future teacher Posted by: Zach Powers / April 2, 2024 Image: Lindsey Clark ’24 will return to PLU in the fall to earn a Masters of Arts in Education and her teaching credential. (photos by Sy Bean/PLU) April 2, 2024 By Mark StorerPLU Marketing & Communications Guest Writer Lindsey Clark ’24 came to PLU knowing it was where she wanted to be. But Clark—a double major in mathematics and gender, sexuality, and race studies (GSRS)—says PLU

Center.  For travel advice, students should consult with the Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education regarding Study Away, and International Student Services regarding travel as an international student. I invite all in the PLU community to join me in supporting our Muslim neighbors, including our own Muslim Student Association (MSA).   Our differences are, without question, a blessing.  And, our institution’s grounding in the values of the Lutheran tradition instructs us that love can

Medical Sciences (MAMS) program. Shelby Hatton is one of many Lutes who have gone from PLU’s pre-health science undergraduate program into PNW’s MAMS and DO programs. Recently, the two universities recognized this trend and created this partnership to ensure this path continues to serve students – and benefit communities throughout Washington.Then, in November, when the DO students transition to systems courses, the MAMS students take a set of other courses. This includes classes like biomedical