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  • In high school, Peyton Noreen ’23 loved participating in theatre productions. Noreen’s passion for the stage wasn’t something they were ready to give up on when they enrolled at Pacific Lutheran University. It’s why they chose to major in theatre and why they’re spending the…

    as a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing 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 Lutes celebrate another impactful Bjug Day of Giving: a PLU tradition in

  • Parker Brocker-Knapp ’23 grew up in Portland, but Puget Sound never seemed far—thanks to close family ties to PLU. We sat down with Brocker-Knapp to learn more about how this senior made the most of his time at PLU. How did you choose PLU? I…

    through the process, including a mock interview. Faculty are very committed to our success in that way.Hispanic & Latino Studies at PLUThe PLU Hispanic & Latino Studies combines the study of the Spanish language with courses in Latin American, Latino, and Iberian literatures, linguistics, and cultural studies.Why did you choose Hispanic Studies as a major? I was lucky enough to experience a dual-immersion school program from kindergarten until 10th grade, spending half of every day learning Spanish

  • Highly recruited as an outside hitter out of Chiawana High School, Sianna Iverson ‘24, a talented volleyball player, knew she found a home at PLU after a campus visit.  “As soon as I visited, I knew it was going to be a great fit for…

    persistence and learning in the training room and classroom, Iverson relentlessly pursued accolades and resume boosters while on campus, including the 2023 American Kinesiology Association PLU Undergraduate Scholar of the Year Award recipient, NCAA Women’s Enhancement Graduate Scholarship recipient, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee representative, Vice President of the Kinesiology of the Future Club, Kinesiology tutor, and has become a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Most recently, she

  • Dr. Erik Hammerstrom, Seminar in Religion

    and 1 Cor 14:33b-35) Natalie Nabass Personal Profile: I am an unapologetic Muslim American hijabi who unfortunately doesn’t know when to stop arguing with her grandma. Family gets tough during quarantine, let me tell you. Why I became a Religion Major. I’m majoring in religion because I figured that if I expect others in the U.S. to educate themselves about Islam, I should educate myself about Christianity. It’s easier to build bridges if you know where people are coming from. Final Video

  • PLU rowers reminisce about their daring journey in Puget Sound 50 years ago.

    , 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 Seattle Pacific on American Lake, UW wanted its

  • Sirine Fodstad spent nearly two decades traveling the world for work. But her story starts and ends in Norway, where she is a global human resources director for the Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund.

    Grand Hotel on the city’s main street, she fondly recalled running into Chuck Nelson, the man responsible for attracting many Norwegian international students to Pacific Lutheran University. During their meeting in 1993, Nelson recited his pitch to Fodstad about the American institution of Lutheran higher education — founded by Norwegian immigrants — and she was sold. “A couple of months later I was enrolled and started my first class on a beautiful fall campus,” she said. “My first trip to America

  • Speaker: Tamara R. Williams, Professor of Hispanic Studies Executive Director, Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education Location: Zoom

    , Interim Dean of Interdisciplinary Programs, Chair of Native American and Indigenous Studies, and Professor of Religion and Culture Denise Glover, Visiting Assistant Professor of Anthropology Brenda Llewellyn Ihssen, Associate Professor of Early and Medieval Christian History Sarah E. Robinson, Resident Assistant Professor of Religion & Environment Giovanna Urdangarain, Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies Introduction and Moderator – Kevin O’Brien, Professor of Religion and Dean of Humanities

  • The DJS Fee is a $10 fee per semester per student that helps support diversity, justice, and sustainability initiatives on campus.

    $1,500 DJS Tracking and Assessment (Allocated: $4,000, Spent: $4,000) Student Transit Pilot $4,000 Cultural Celebrations (Allocated: $7,000, Spent: $3,918.14) International Education Week $1,094.57 Gender & Sexuality $986.90 Dia de los Muertos $408.75 Transgender Day of Remembrance $56.34 Black History Month (Film Screening) $279.28 Native American History Month (Film Screening) $306 Earth & Diversity Week $787.05 DJS Fee Management (Allocated: $2,000, Spent: $2,000) DJS FUNd Team student employment

  • There are many opportunities to live, work, study, teach and volunteer abroad after graduating. Alumni and Student Connections also offers advising and a variety of resources to help you find the

    available to graduating seniors. It is awarded to top American students for 2 – 3 years of graduate study at Oxford University in England. The competition is open to students in all disciplines. Award/Stipend/Benefits: Full scholarship Note: must begin work on application in spring of the junior year.Visit WebsiteGates Cambridge The Gates Cambridge Scholarships are one of the most prestigious international scholarships in the world. Scholarships are awarded to outstanding applicants from countries

  • News for Pacific Lutheran University.

    Choir of the West, University Chorale, and University Wind Ensemble Spring Conference Appearances Three PLU music ensembles will take their performances to venues near and far next month. Two vocal groups, Choir of the West and University Chorale, are traveling to Spokane to perform at the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) 2022 regional conference. University Wind Ensemble is… February 15, 2022 Choir of the WestUniversity Wind Ensemble