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  • I am proud to be a first-generation college graduate, or what Pacific Lutheran University calls “first in the family” — someone whose parents didn’t graduate from four-year, degree-granting institutions in the U.S. Navigating college can be difficult for any student, but it’s particularly challenging when…

    about how to apply.” 5. Classes are hard — especially when you don’t know what to expect. You aren’t in high school anymore. College is a different beast. Classes are harder, approaching professors can be intimidating, and you’re responsible for everything — whether it’s on the syllabus or not. “I think I’ve always pushed myself to try my absolute best,” Kang said. “I have this sort of mentality to try to step outside of my comfort zone whenever possible and encourage myself to do things that I

  • We’re in a brave new world of all-online scholarship application and adjudication process. Students entering PLU in fall 2021 as a first-year or transfer student with an interest in any of our varied Art & Design concentrations can still apply for an Artistic Achievement Award.…

    Artistic Achievement Award in more than one area. Can I submit more than one application? Yes, you may apply for more than one Artistic Achievement Award, which are offered in Dance, Music, and Theatre in addition to Art & Design. However, your applications will need to be entirely separate and you will need to prepare all of the necessary application materials for all areas. On the other hand, if you have multiple interests among our Art & Design programs (Ceramics, Graphic Design, Painting

  • Scholarship applications have opened and we are now accepting applications for the 2023-24 school year. Incoming students (new or transfer) are eligible to apply for these renewable, merit-based awards. Read below for tips and tricks for preparing your best application! How do I apply? Apply…

    officially apply to PLU (if you haven’t already) but you do not need to have received your acceptance letter in order to apply for Artistic Achievement Awards. What’s the application deadline? Submit all your materials no later than 5pm Pacific on Thursday, February 16, 2023. I’d like to be considered for an Artistic Achievement Award in more than one area. Can I submit more than one application? Yes, you may apply for more than one Artistic Achievement Award, which are offered in Dance, Music, and

  • Two PLU communication professors, Dr. Justin Eckstein and Dr. Amy Young, received top paper awards at the recent National Communication Association Conference in Washington, D.C. of Forensics Dr. Justin Eckstein’s paper, “Yellow Rain: Radiolab and the Acoustics of Strategic Maneuvering” highlighted what Eckstein calls “the…

    organization in the discipline of communication. NCA “promotes the widespread appreciation of the importance of communication in public and private life, the application of competent communication to improve the quality of human life and relationships, and the use of knowledge about communication to solve human problems.” Read Previous Art and the Holocaust: Understanding Aesthetic Experience as Empowerment Read Next PLU professor pens definitive book on college debate LATEST POSTS Meet Professor Junichi

  • Learning Communities at Ordal One of the highlights of living in Ordal is the opportunity to be part of the Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability (DJS) Communities . These communities are more than just places to live – they’re hubs of connection, growth, and support. Here…

    university facilities. Just a short walk from Ingram Hall (the home of Communication, Media & Design Arts), Ordal residents can access academic resources easily. Plus, the proximity to the Hauge Administration building (another building where many classes take place) and Mary Baker Russell Music Center means you’re always close to where the action is. Living on campus isn’t just about having a place to sleep – it’s about immersing yourself in a community that fosters personal and academic growth. At

  • What do you want to be when you grow up? This is the question that almost every student gets asked, especially once they hit their senior year of high school. When I was a senior, I had no idea what to answer. There were so…

    enough, I ended up in the exact same situation. I pursued History, English, and Secondary Education majors before finally landing on the major I received, a sociology major! As a liberal arts school, we at PLU want you to have the time and space to explore. As part of the general education requirements, students will get to take classes in multiple different departments. As an undecided student, this is an incredible opportunity to investigate your passions, question your previous ways of knowing

  • When Matthew Conover ’19 was a student at PLU, he recalls someone telling him there were two types of software engineers: the ones who chose to chase the money, and the ones who had no other choice. “I fall into the latter camp,” Conover said.…

    different countries. Is there anything unique or especially great at PLU you’d like to shine a light on? Working backward: Great professors, good lecture interaction with profs, many opportunities to go beyond in classes, support for taking classes outside the normal path such as music or humanities, flexibility in course structure to suit individual students, study away/abroad opportunities, the small campus means you know a lot of people you run into which I like, and just generally being very warm

  • TACOMA, WASH. (May 6, 2016)- Kelly Hall couldn’t decide on a major when she first came to Pacific Lutheran University. “I didn’t know for sure what I wanted to do, and several fields I explored just didn’t fit right,” said Hall, a senior at PLU.…

    PLU. Above is a photo from senior Kelly Hall's youth Tribal Canoe Journey (courtesy of Hall). “I was lucky there was a group already making this major,” Hall said. “I get to kind of be the guinea pig.” So, an independently designed major was created and approved. Focusing on the four disciplines of religion, anthropology, history and language, Hall and Crawford-O’Brien came up with a list of classes for Hall to choose from. Now a senior, the only thing between Hall and graduation is her capstone

  • Awardees are nominated for their exceptional contributions, accomplishments, leadership and service to the university and its community members. Each December, during the university’s annual Christmas celebration, the President’s Council recognizes up to five employees for their outstanding contributions. Employees are nominated to the President’s Council…

    meet when entering the Music Office. His attention, respect, friendliness and positive attitude are magnetic. His warm smile and kindness make you feel at home as you enter the music office. Ryan schedules student recitals, classes, guest performances, ensemble sectionals and all of the department’s tours. This June, Ryan’s grace and competence led a group of more than 70 students for nearly two weeks across Ireland. Ryan worked tirelessly to ensure everyone was safe, the performances were

  • As you know, PLU went through a difficult process of prioritization this year, responding to lower enrollments and seeking to proactively budget for a sustainable future rather than wait until we reached emergency conditions. This led to hard conversations and hard choices, ultimately made by…

    Tyler Travillian will remain with us, continuing to sustain and expand this vitally important program for PLU. In the 2018-19 year, Tyler will be joined by Dr. Eric Thienes, a PLU alum, to ensure that our existing Classics majors have all the classes they need to finish their program. A time of transition is a good chance to take stock, and I want to call attention to three particular strengths of the program that Eric and Tyler, along with our former colleague Rochelle Snee, have built. First