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  • When it comes to securing full-ride scholarships, they are quite rare at most colleges and universities. A full-ride scholarship covers all expenses related to attending school – tuition, student fees, housing, food, and more. The reality is that only a small number of students receive…

    year) Scholarships. Ten students receive the Harstad Founder’s, and five receive the Regents’.Yellow Ribbon Scholarship®PLU partners with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to offer full-tuition Yellow Ribbon Scholarships to qualified veterans or their dependents. With a strong history of supporting the military community, PLU is committed to providing greater access to private higher education through this program. Other ScholarshipsPLU has many more scholarships to offer – in fact, the

  • At PLU, students get the chance to explore the depths of the Puget Sound – for class credit. Diving for an A, at the bottom of the Puget Sound Katie Baumann ’14 A native of the land of 10,000 lakes, James Olson ’14 never imagined…

    January 14, 2013 At PLU, students get the chance to explore the depths of the Puget Sound – for class credit. Diving for an A, at the bottom of the Puget Sound Katie Baumann ’14 A native of the land of 10,000 lakes, James Olson ’14 never imagined he would be a certified scuba diver, getting college credit to take a dip in the Puget Sound. But through the scuba diving physical education class at PLU, collegiate credit and an unforgettable experience is exactly what he got. For Olson, taking

  • The White Rose member Sophie Scholl, center, was arrested by the Gestapo on Feb. 18, 1943, and, along with two other members, was executed by guillotine on Feb. 22. (Photo courtesy of The White Rose exhibit.) PLU Hosts International Photo Exhibit ‘The White Rose’ in…

    Library. The photo exhibition, created and sponsored by the Munich-based White Rose Foundation (Weiße Rose Stiftung), chronicles the brief yet intense history of the White Rose resistance movement against the Nazi regime. The exhibit is currently on tour across the United States and comes to PLU during the university’s renowned Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education, March 12-14. According to exhibit organizers, The White Rose was a small, nonviolent resistance group formed in 1942 by

  • Master of Science in Marketing Research Degree Launches in Fall 2015 Pacific Lutheran University’s School of Business is accepting applications for the first cohort of its latest master’s degree, the Master of Science in Marketing Research (MSMR). The program will begin in September 2015, making…

    July 9, 2014 Master of Science in Marketing Research Degree Launches in Fall 2015 Pacific Lutheran University’s School of Business is accepting applications for the first cohort of its latest master’s degree, the Master of Science in Marketing Research (MSMR). The program will begin in September 2015, making PLU the only university on the West Coast to offer a dedicated MSMR degree. “PLU is excited to deliver the depth of education necessary to provide industry with job candidates equipped in

  • PLU Awarded PSE Foundation Grant to Update Campus Emergency-Notification System PLU Marketing & Communications Pacific Lutheran University has received a $15,000 grant from the Puget Sound Energy Foundation to increase the university’s capacity to respond to the campus community and the public during emergencies and…

    Education, and four in Olson Auditorium. These devices will act as “call for help” boxes as well as speakers to announce emergency messages inside the buildings. With the exception of the four in Olson, each device also will be wired to an external speaker that will allow campus officials to send messages to students, staff and guests outdoors. The new system is equipped with command-center software that includes a mapping component: When a help station is activated, it automatically will appear on a

  • OLYMPIA, Wash. (April 21, 2015)— The Washington State Need Grant, a crucial source of tuition support for hundreds of current Pacific Lutheran University students, is at the center of an ongoing debate at the Washington State Legislature. The State Need Grant  provides need-based financial aid…

    pursuing postsecondary education. Eligible students have a household income that is less than 70 percent of the state’s median household income (currently $58,405). Recipients can use the financial aid at Washington’s public two- and four-year colleges and universities and at many accredited private/independent colleges, universities and career schools in the state. “PLU currently enrolls more than 600 students (more than 20 percent of students) who receive the grant, which amounts to more than $5

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 4, 2015)- After screenings and film festivals and cinemas throughout the world, the acclaimed documentary “Resistencia: The Fight for The Aguan Valley“ will be screening at Pacific Lutheran University. The free, public showing will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in…

    (IHON); the School of Communication + Theatre; the Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education; the Diversity Center and ASPLU. Freeston and the film will be introduced by PLU Assistant Professor of Anthropology Jordan Levy and Assistant Professor of Hispanic Studies Emily Davidson. It will also mark the return of the popular “Language and Literatures Film Festival Series.” Organized by Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies Giovanna Urdangarain, the series brings 5-6 films to campus

  • TACOMA, WASH. (June 7, 2019) — Thanks to a new 2019 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Pacific Lutheran University is happy to announce a Spring 2020 partnership with the nationally acclaimed Clemente Course in the Humanities. The partnership will launch a Clemente…

    Lutheran University is proud of the work we’ve done over the years supporting veterans who have access to VA education benefits,” said Michael Farnum, PLU’s Director of Military Outreach. “This is an opportunity for us to extend that work to veterans who don’t have that access.” The partnership pairs CVI’s new Tacoma program with PLU faculty in philosophy and humanities. The ensuing dialogues will explore themes of war and reconciliation, considering universal human experiences and questions through

  • This spring, I was asked by a first-year student, “What does being a Lute mean to you?” To me, being a Lute means caring–caring about thoughtful inquiry, caring about service, caring about leadership, caring about other people, caring about community, and caring about the earth. …

    that a person can have on the course of one’s life. *Note: All comments are moderated Read Next Krise Endowed Internship Fund LATEST POSTS President Krise’s open letter of support for Muslim community January 30, 2017 An Open Letter on Access for All Students January 20, 2017 LISTEN Forum December 6, 2016 What election season reminds us about higher education December 2, 2016

  • Are you a student looking for a professional opportunity to learn about homeland security related research to enhance your research interests and career goals? Do you want to learn from top scientists and subject matter experts in homeland security disciplines and areas of research? Do…

    , technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines as well as DHS mission-relevant research areas. As a participant in the HS-POWER Program, you will participate in quality research experiences with federal research facilities and other Homeland Security STEM focused entities nationwide either onsite or in a virtual environment. This experience will provide you with a competitive edge as you apply your education, talent and skills in a variety of settings within the DHS enterprise. Additionally