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track record of preparing world-changing leaders and excited for the impact that this current generation of Lutes will have in the years and decades to come.” U.S. News also ranked PLU fifth in the best school for veterans, and 15th for best undergraduate teaching among 102 schools across 15 states. Published last week, U.S. News & World Report’s college guide is one of the most widely used and recognized college-ranking publications. Its annual rankings are based on 17 measures of academic quality

members, veterans and spouses as students. Those represented on the list also are recognized for providing exceptional resources and assistance for military students and their families. G.I. Jobs Magazine used a data-driven survey of more than 12,000 Veterans Affairs-approved schools nationwide to evaluate and measure the institutions vying for a spot on the list. This is the fourth year the magazine has released the list. Read Previous Voices from empty chairs Read Next International students eat up

Veterans Day Celebration at Lagerquist Concert Hall in the Mary Baker Russell building. Featuring speakers including PLU President Thomas W. Krise; Lt. Col. Kevin Keller, professor of Military Science and MSIV Instructor; and student Sgt. Steve Shumaker, who saw active duty in the Army, the ceremony honors those who have served in the armed forces and remembers those who have given their lives for our freedom. Coffee and conversation follow the ceremony, which is hosted by Director of Military Outreach

On Exhibit: Veterans Day: A Salute to Service Posted by: Holly Senn / November 1, 2022 November 1, 2022 veteran: vet-er-an (n) \ ˈve-tə-rən a veteran – whether active duty, retired, discharged, or reserve – is someone who, at some point in their life wrote a blank check made payable to the United States of America for an amount “up to and including their life” — https://www.plu.edu/military-affiliated-students/ On November 11, the United States celebrates Veterans Day, a day dedicated to

. To the last question, the answer is a resounding “yes,” says Farnum, and the rest of the veterans interviewed last week. Between the educational benefits provided by the G.I. Bill and through PLU’s Yellow Ribbon Program, which picks up the rest of the tuition costs for vets to attend college, the decision is absolutely a “no brainer,” Farnum said during some downtime between classes at the UC last week. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNiQCHa93o8 “Hey, if I can do it, anyone can,” said Farnum, 46

5 Tips for Writing a College Essay Posted by: mhines / August 21, 2024 August 21, 2024 The Common App to apply to PLU is officially open for the Class of 2025—so it’s time to start thinking about your college essay. Your essay is your moment to show colleges what makes you unique. Ready to get started? Here are five tips to help you write a standout college essay that truly reflects who you are. Let’s dive in!Be YourselfColleges want to know you, not just your grades. Share your story in a way

Admission Mary Gerhardstein takes you through the application process in this 30 minute webinar (Skip to 1:02 in the video, btw, to get to the start of her talk).Want a quick read? You can also check out this post ’10 Tips on How to Stand Out on Your Common App’ from our Director of Undergraduate Admission, Hillary Powell! TEN TIPS FOR COMMON APP Read Previous College Prep 101 Webinar: The College Search Process Read Next College Prep 101 Webinar: The College Essay LATEST POSTS PLU Scores 4.5 out of 5

Military Outreach,” said Karl Stumo, Vice President for Admission and Enrollment Services. “Farnum’s 23-year military career and passion for helping veterans and military personnel in the south Puget Sound will help further distinguish PLU as a military-friendly institution. And his experience places him in a perfect position to articulate the academic excellence of the university as well as PLU’s commitment to veterans and military-affiliated personnel and their families.” PLU is ranked second in the

College Prep 101 Webinar: The College Essay Posted by: shortea / September 23, 2024 September 23, 2024 Does a college essay really make a difference? Absolutely! But the hardest part is often deciding where to start and what to write about. In this 30 minute webinar, Natasha Lemke, our Senior Assistant Director of Admisson for Equity & Access, covers how to pick a topic, how to sound authentic, and how to engage a college admission reader (while also staying within the word count)! Want a quick

). In addition to the Veterans Day Celebration, the annual PLU Military Appreciation Football Game is this Saturday, Nov. 5. Why are events like this important to service members? In the military we work hard and we train hard. It’s a very serious job and often times lives are at stake. You build a bond that’s as close as family. Some of the best times are when you get to play hard with that family. The PLU Military Appreciation Football Game is a perfect opportunity for that. × × Read Previous