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May 3, 2013 PLU welcomed into CFA Institute University Recognition Program Pacific Lutheran University has become the latest university to be welcomed into the CFA Institute University Recognition Program. The Master of Science in Finance (MSF) has been acknowledged as incorporating at least 70 percent of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) and placing emphasis on the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice within the program. This program positions students well

February 10, 2014 PLU Ranks 3rd Nationwide for Peace Corps Volunteers PLU Marketing & Communications Pacific Lutheran University has catapulted 15 spots up the Peace Corps’ list of the top volunteer-producing colleges and universities for 2014—from No. 18 all the way to No. 3. The annual list recognizes small, medium, large and graduate institutions; PLU tied for third this year in the category of small universities (fewer than 5,000 students), with 16 undergraduate alumni currently serving as

May 20, 2014 Alan and Marilyn Anderson ’85 have donated a $25,000 matching grant for PLU’s Drive to the Finish Annual Fund Campaign. (John Froschauer, Photo) A Driving Spirit to Help Others By Barbara Clements PLU Marketing and Communications For Alan and Marilyn (Richardson) Anderson ’85, it’s all about giving back, and helping college students achieve their dreams. The Andersons now—along with Alan’s brother Dean— operate two car dealerships in Burien, Chevrolet and Toyota respectively, a

Commemorative PLU brew celebrates 500 years of the Reformation Posted by: Lace M. Smith / June 14, 2017 June 14, 2017 By Kari Plog '11 | Video by Rustin Dwyer with additional footage from John FroschauerPLU Marketing & CommunicationsIf the raised fist on the bottle is any indication, Reformaiden beer makes a statement. The German, alt-style beer — boasting a cloudy caramel color and a subtle malt flavor — immortalizes Katharina von Bora, the woman who stood beside and, in many ways, propped up

PLU nominates physician Donald Mott for Nobel Peace Prize Posted by: Marcom Web Team / February 26, 2020 February 26, 2020 TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 26, 2020) — Pacific Lutheran University President Allan Belton recently submitted a Nobel Peace Prize nomination of Dr. Donald Mott to the Norwegian Nobel Committee. Dr. Mott is the founder and leader of the China Network Partners (CPN), a group of physicians and physical therapists dedicated to training Chinese pediatric therapists in more advanced

On Exhibit: Stalking Awareness Month 2022 Posted by: Holly Senn / December 21, 2021 December 21, 2021 January is Stalking Awareness Month. The PLU Center for Gender Equity is choosing to uplift stalking awareness in this library exhibit because it often falls to the wayside in discussions of domestic violence, healthy relationships, and romantic gestures. Across media and society throughout the decades, stalking behaviors have frequently been mischaracterized as romantic, not a big deal, sweet

Breaking down Fences Posted by: Marcom Web Team / April 2, 2018 April 2, 2018 By Thomas Kyle-MilwardPLU Marketing & CommunicationsPLU junior’s first production fields university’s first all-black castJosh Wallace ’19 wanted to do something different for his directing debut with PLU Theatre. A creative who also dabbles in acting, music and art, the junior figured the time was right to take on a challenge ― put together the university’s first all-black cast for a production of “Fences,” a play

Explore with Outdoor Rec Posted by: Thomas Kyle-Milward / April 17, 2019 Image: Outdoor Rec is a great way for PLU students to explore the great outdoors in a safe, fun and affordable way. April 17, 2019 By Thomas Kyle-MilwardMarketing & CommunicationTACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 28, 2019) — For PLU students looking to venture off campus and explore, the university’s Outdoor Recreation program is a reliable portal to the Pacific Northwest’s endless natural bounty.A quick scribble through a disclaimer and

You Ask, We Answer: Can I study international business at PLU? Posted by: shortea / April 21, 2023 April 21, 2023 The School of Business at PLU offers a broad range of courses and skills. We offer areas of specialization (what we call concentrations) in marketing, management, accounting and finance. Students who are interested in international business may use any one of those concentrations as a pathway into international business. For example, Megan was a student in the marketing

May 2021 Graduates Congratulations to our seven Innovation Studies graduates! Posted by: halvormj / May 22, 2021 May 22, 2021 By Michael Halvorson, Director of Innovation Studies. We are delighted to announce the graduation of seven Innovation Studies minors this May, and we wish them well in all future endeavors. This year’s graduates include Sage Allen, Anastasia Bidne, Megan Goninan, Robert Helle, Benjamin Leschensky, Michelle Mendoza, and Blaise Osborne. Each student completed the INOV 350