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  • TACOMA, WASH. (March 10, 2016)- Bradford Andrews has spent a decade inviting his students to participate in archaeological research in the Mount Rainier area. This year, the work helped uncover details about prehistoric hunting groups. “This is the sort of opportunity that can only come…

    PLU professor, local archaeologist team up with students to study prehistoric artifacts from Mount Rainier Posted by: Kari Plog / March 10, 2016 Image: Professor Bradford Andrews with Emma Holm ’17 (left) and Georgia Abrams ’17 (far right) look over artifacts collected at Mount Rainier in PLU’s anthropology lab on Wednesday, March 9, 2016. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) March 10, 2016 By Samantha Lund '16PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (March 10, 2016)- Bradford Andrews has spent a

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 24, 2016)- In the U.S. and around the world, rivers represent primary sources for the water we need to live. But PLU digital media major Rachel Lovrovich ’18 did not become aware that many major water sources are in serious trouble until…

    '17Contributing writer for Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 24, 2016)- In the U.S. and around the world, rivers represent primary sources for the water we need to live. But PLU digital media major Rachel Lovrovich ’18 did not become aware that many major water sources are in serious trouble until she started working on MediaLab’s upcoming documentary film.“More than half of our rivers and important waterways in the United States are highly polluted,” Lovrovich said, “and in most instances, it’s

  • When Jordan Levy first visited Honduras in high school, he had no idea that someday he’d be serving as an expert witness on Honduras in the U.S. court system. He first visited the Central American nation to perform volunteer work, and then returned annually throughout…

    Jordan Levy: Anthropology and a Just Society Posted by: Zach Powers / November 15, 2019 Image: Professor Jordan Levy in front of the Federal Courthouse in Downtown Tacoma. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) November 15, 2019 By Lora ShinnGuest Writer for Marketing & CommunicationsWhen Jordan Levy first visited Honduras in high school, he had no idea that someday he’d be serving as an expert witness on Honduras in the U.S. court system.He first visited the Central American nation to perform volunteer

  • SEATTLE, WASH. (April 16, 2015)- Ordinarily, it takes many years for a Theatre Major to earn the opportunity to write, compose or star in a high-profile musical production. However, one Lute is dramatically defying that expectation. Justin Huertas graduated almost six years ago, in 2009,…

    Justin Huertas’ “Semi-Autobiographical” Musical Premieres at the Seattle Repertory Theatre Posted by: Zach Powers / April 16, 2015 Image: Justin Huertas and William A. Williams in Lizard Boy. Photo: Alabastro Photography. April 16, 2015 By Matthew Salzano ’18 PLU Marketing & CommunicationsSEATTLE, WASH. (April 16, 2015)- Ordinarily, it takes many years for a Theatre Major to earn the opportunity to write, compose or star in a high-profile musical production. However, one Lute is dramatically

  • My best friend and I met in our residence hall at Pacific Lutheran University. The band he and I started performed for the first time in its lobby. I can remember with equal fondness all-nighters spent cramming for finals and all-nighters playing video games. Earlier…

    Former Foss Hall Resident Reflects on the End of an Era Posted by: Zach Powers / August 17, 2015 Image: Opened in 1965, the sun will soon set on PLU’s Foss Hall. (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) August 17, 2015 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsMy best friend and I met in our residence hall at Pacific Lutheran University. The band he and I started performed for the first time in its lobby. I can remember with equal fondness all-nighters spent cramming for finals and all-nighters

  • TACOMA, Wash. (Sept. 8, 2015)—The story I want to share with you is silent. No words were exchanged. It is one of those cases in which words fail to express the extent of human despair. Thank God, it is also a case in which words…

    A Silent Story: PLU Faculty Member is a Witness to Refugee Crisis Posted by: Sandy Dunham / September 8, 2015 Image: Millions of children have been affected by the war in Syria. (File photo) September 8, 2015 By Antonios FinitsisAssociate Professor and Religion Department ChairTACOMA, Wash. (Sept. 8, 2015)—The story I want to share with you is silent. No words were exchanged. It is one of those cases in which words fail to express the extent of human despair. Thank God, it is also a case in

  • TACOMA, Wash. (Sept. 22, 2015)—Ariel Wood ’17, an International Honors student majoring in French and Global Studies at Pacific Lutheran University, is one of three national winners of the first-ever Why We Care Youth: Emerging Leaders for Reproductive Rights contest. Winning entries were chosen in…

    PLU Student Headed to U.N. After Her Video on Reproductive Rights Wins National Contest Posted by: Sandy Dunham / September 22, 2015 Image: PLU student Ariel Wood ’17 is one of three national winners of the first-ever Why We Care Youth: Emerging Leaders for Reproductive Rights contest. (Photo courtesy Ariel Wood) September 22, 2015 By Sandy Deneau DunhamPLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, Wash. (Sept. 22, 2015)—Ariel Wood ’17, an International Honors student majoring in French and Global

  • Marissa Meyer ’04 is the author of The New York Times best-selling series The Lunar Chronicles . She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing and Children’s Literature at PLU and went on to receive her MFA in Publishing from Pace University. Meyer is one of…

    Marissa Meyer ’04, Best-Selling Author Posted by: Zach Powers / January 4, 2016 January 4, 2016 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsMarissa Meyer ’04 is the author of The New York Times best-selling series The Lunar Chronicles. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing and Children’s Literature at PLU and went on to receive her MFA in Publishing from Pace University. Meyer is one of 11 notable alumni currently featured in a billboard campaign that asks “what can you do

  • TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 24, 2016)- Debbie Moderow’s future in Iditarod racing started in her family’s backyard with a retired sled dog named Salt. The 7-year-old Husky was the first member of a backyard sled dog team that was initially assembled so Moderow’s sons could have…

    Musher turned author: Alumna harnesses her PLU education to recount experiences on Iditarod Trail Posted by: Kari Plog / February 22, 2016 Image: Debbie Moderow is pictured with her sled dog team (courtesy photo). February 22, 2016 By Brooke Thames '18PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 24, 2016)- Debbie Moderow’s future in Iditarod racing started in her family’s backyard with a retired sled dog named Salt. The 7-year-old Husky was the first member of a backyard sled dog team that

  • TACOMA, WASH. (June 24, 2016)- As Hannah Park poses for a few quick photos outside the main office of Franklin Pierce High School, it seems she is well-liked by everyone in the close-knit community. “Hey Hannah, should you be in class?” a staff member playfully…

    First class of 253 PLU Bound Scholarship recipients passionate about community, music, nursing, education and more Posted by: Zach Powers / June 24, 2016 Image: Alex Gutierrez outside Decatur High School in Federal Way. (photo by John Froschauer/PLU) June 24, 2016 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (June 24, 2016)- As Hannah Park poses for a few quick photos outside the main office of Franklin Pierce High School, it seems she is well-liked by everyone in the close