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  • 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…

    of more than 22,000 students from business schools across the country to determine the best places to earn a Master of Business Administration. Published in October, the Best Value Schools rankings were determined by evaluating the National Center for Education Statistics’ College Navigator and PayScale data to consider the schools based on graduation rate, net price, acceptance rate and a 20-year net return on investment. The 12th place ranking in Washington state specifically cited PLU’s “level

  • Tacoma, WA (May 16, 2017) — Pacific Lutheran University today announced the election of Ed Grogan to chair of the Board of Regents succeeding Gary Severson, who completed 19 years of service on the board, nine of them as chair. Grogan, a 1993 graduate of…

    Foundation. Grogan lives in Gig Harbor with his partner, Anna-sara Home, and their six children. About Pacific Lutheran University Pacific Lutheran University purposefully integrates the liberal arts, professional studies and civic engagement through distinctive international programs and close student-faculty research opportunities for its 3,100 students. Founded in 1890 by Norwegian pioneers, PLU continues the distinctive tradition of Lutheran higher education through its commitment to the advancement

  • TACOMA, Wash. (Aug. 4, 2017)— It’s been more than a little hot on Pacific Lutheran University’s campus this week. With temperatures creeping toward the 100s, one Lute is offering a reprieve with images of something a lot cooler. McKenna Morin ’19, a communication major, is…

    during a study away experience in Antarctica with the Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education earlier this year. The contest receives more than 9,000 entries nationwide and internationally, with submissions from the United States, Canada and 46 other countries. As a contest finalist, Morin’s image of a penguin pointing its beak to the sky will be published in a hardback book that Photographer’s Forum will distribute nationally. She also has the opportunity to win higher-level awards

  • TACOMA, WASH. (May 10, 2019) — Governor Jay Inslee will be holding a town hall at Pacific Lutheran University’s Karen Hille Phillips Center auditorium on Monday, May 13th, at 9 a.m. Gov. Inslee will field student-submitted questions from an ASPLU Lute Vote moderator on a…

    Education Abroad recognizes PLU for study away excellence Read Next Gov. Inslee talks homelessness, housing during PLU appearance COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition November 7, 2024 PLU professors Ann Auman and Bridget Haden share teaching and learning experiences in China November 4, 2024

  • Pacific Lutheran University announced today that it has earned the 2023-2024 Military Friendly School designation. PLU received a “gold” designation and was ranked the sixth most “military friendly” institution among private universities offering doctorate degrees. Institutions earning the Military Friendly  School designation were evaluated using…

    Military Friendly Advisory Council of independent leaders in the higher education and military recruitment community. Final ratings were determined by combining the institution’s survey scores with the assessment of the institution’s ability to meet thresholds for Student Retention, Graduation, Job Placement, Loan Repayment, Persistence (Degree Advancement or Transfer) and Loan Default rates for all students and, specifically, for student veterans. The 2023-2024 Military Friendly® Schools list will be

  • Pacific Lutheran University has been named one of the best colleges in America by Money.com and a “Hidden Gem” by College Raptor. PLU once again made the list of Money.com ’s Best Colleges in America, receiving four out of five stars. This list ranks more…

    , graduation rates, student-to-faculty ratio, endowment per student, selectivity and other key metrics as reported via the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). “For students seeking the enriching experience of a smaller college with exceptional programs, institutions like PLU emerge as prime options, and we are honored to spotlight them with the recognition they genuinely deserve,” said William Staib, co-founder and CEO, College Raptor. This summer, PLU was named a 2024 "Hidden Gem" university

  • Cover art by Sheila Agee Intersections, Number 48, Fall 2018 Intersections is a publication by and largely for the academic communities of the twenty-seven institutions that comprise the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities (NECU). Each issue reflects on the intersection of faith, learning, and teaching…

    Intersections: Fall Edition Features PLU Faculty Members Posted by: hassonja / October 26, 2018 October 26, 2018 Cover art by Sheila Agee Intersections, Number 48, Fall 2018 Intersections is a publication by and largely for the academic communities of the twenty-seven institutions that comprise the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities (NECU). Each issue reflects on the intersection of faith, learning, and teaching within Lutheran higher education. It is published by the NECU, and has its

  • The 2018 New American Colleges and Universities (NAC&U) Summer Institute will be held at Pacific Lutheran University June 19-21. The Summer Institute theme is Engaging Civility: Leading Dialogue In and Beyond the University. PLU is excited to welcome colleagues from across NAC&U institutions to campus…

    staff to attend and submit proposals. Registration information will be forthcoming this spring. Jose Antonio Bowen, 2018 Boyer Award recipient, will give the keynote address and it will be followed by a workshop with Bowen and Eddie Watson, Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) Chief Information Officer and Associate Vice President for Quality, Advocacy, and Liberal Education and America’s Promise (LEAP) Initiatives. The NAC&U Summer Institute 2018 will focus on fostering skills

  • by Damian Alessandro. The scope of human history is vast, encompassing everything that has happened in past societies. However, when most students think about history, they usually focus on the dates and events that have been highlighted in textbooks. These events tend to include social…

    students a lot of flexibility for the remainder of their education, because we actually need a total of 128 credits to graduate with a bachelor’s degree. When I realized this, I started to consider a double major or a set of minors to round out my education. But what to pick? What I settled on is an interesting new program called Innovation Studies, which is an interdisciplinary minor requiring 20 credits of coursework (or five classes). When combined with my History degree, I think I’ve found a great

  • For Whidbey Island business owner Roshel Donwen ’17, her close-knit island community is everything. She finds fulfillment in running her store, 3 Sisters Market, providing local food and goods to the people she considers family. “The best part about running and owning 3 Sisters Market…

    business education in a student-centered learning environment grounded in the liberal arts that inspires students to: LEARN for Life, LIVE Purposefully, LEAD Responsibly, and CARE for Others.Becoming a Lute Donwen transferred from Bellevue College to PLU for the opportunity to play volleyball and earn her business degree. She says she always knew she would return to Whidbey Island and work for the family business in some capacity. She just wasn’t certain what that would entail.   “My first degree is in