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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…
Geosciences Peter Davis. After graduation, Holm hopes to get her master’s degree and move into land research for the government. Students say Andrews inspires them to do research. Andrews says they do the same for him, pushing him to keep publishing papers on this research. “(Holm) is a great student,” Andrews said. “These research opportunities are perfect for motivated students like that.” Read Previous PLU alumna collects, studies mosquitoes in the pursuit of improved public health Read Next PLU to
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We are Pacific Lutheran University. Inquiry. Service. Leadership. Care. PLU seeks to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care – for other people, for their
health care, technology, the performing arts, and education. Allan Belton, President Pacific Lutheran University My PLU education taught me to think critically, challenge the status quo, and advocate for my community. PLU was also where I found my passion for both the outdoors and environmental advocacy. I fell in love with Puget Sound and Mount Rainier and enjoyed exploring both...I loved my time at PLU. Shannon Murphy ‘07, President Washington Conservation Voters PLU is a caring community that
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Peace Corps Prep (PC Prep) is an undergraduate certificate program that helps students prepare for service in the Peace Corps, a US-government organization that sends US citizens abroad to volunteer
program, you’ll first select the Peace Corps sector in which you would like to serve: Education, Health, Environment, Agriculture, Youth in Development, and Community Economic Development. Then you’ll complete the following components (for more specifics see the Student Guide): Sector specific courses: You will take three courses that relate to your sector. These will help make sure that you are knowledgeable and prepared to do your assigned work in the Peace Corps! Peace CorpsMake the most of your
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PLU offers a number of direct transfer degree opportunities from community colleges, that provide automatic junior status upon enrolling at the university.
health care, technology, the performing arts, and education." Allan Belton, President Pacific Lutheran University "One of the main reasons I chose to attend PLU was because I can participate in both the arts and the natural sciences, and I am incredibly grateful to be able to sing in Choir of the West, major in physics, and work different jobs, too!" Ryan S. 2024-2025 COSTSMore affordable than you think.$52,259 Tuition (Fixed) & Fees$13,008 Room & Meals$65,267 TotalAfter financial aid, the average
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PLU offers a number of direct transfer degree opportunities from community colleges, that provide automatic junior status upon enrolling at the university.
common good, and who are local, regional and global leaders in fields like health care, technology, the performing arts, and education." Allan Belton, President Pacific Lutheran University "One of the main reasons I chose to attend PLU was because I can participate in both the arts and the natural sciences, and I am incredibly grateful to be able to sing in Choir of the West, major in physics, and work different jobs, too!" Ryan S. 2022-2023 COSTSMore affordable than you think.$50,928 Tuition (Fixed
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Mission: To provide military-affiliated personnel with the support and resources they need to succeed at PLU and beyond.
Support On-Campus Wellbeing Services and Resources Their focus is to promote holistic wellbeing across various facets of your student experience. Whether it’s mental and physical health, academic support, or basic needs, the WSR dedicated team is by your side by providing resources and care. Center for Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability: A community space located in Anderson University Center. It is focused on diversity, justice, and sustainability (DJS) and minoritized identity support
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PLU is the small, private university in Tacoma, Washington where everyone shares a bold commitment to expanding well-being, opportunity, and justice.
common good, and who are local, regional and global leaders in fields like health care, technology, the performing arts, and education." Allan Belton, President Pacific Lutheran University "One of the main reasons I chose to attend PLU was because I can participate in both the arts and the natural sciences, and I am incredibly grateful to be able to sing in Choir of the West, major in physics, and work different jobs, too!" Ryan S. WHAT'S CAMPUS LIKE?Get your bearings.Take the Virtual Tour Schedule a
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PLU is the small, private university in Tacoma, Washington where everyone shares a bold commitment to expanding well-being, opportunity, and justice.
and caring hearts. They’re engaged citizens who strive to serve the common good, and who are local, regional and global leaders in fields like health care, technology, the performing arts, and education." Allan Belton, President Pacific Lutheran University "One of the main reasons I chose to attend PLU was because I can participate in both the arts and the natural sciences, and I am incredibly grateful to be able to sing in Choir of the West, major in physics, and work different jobs, too!" Ryan S
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TACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 29, 2016)- First-generation immigrant Shiva Thapa ’17 struggled to find a sense of belonging in his new country. After two years of searching, he finally found his identity in the Army. “Oftentimes when you are from somewhere else, you find that you…
military science, said Thapa’s accomplishment shows the rest of the nation what PLU students are capable of. “We (at PLU ROTC) are really good at what we do,” Dye said. “Three out of the last five years, we’ve won the regional MacArthur Award. Thapa beat out people from Stanford, people from Berkeley, MIT (for this honor). It’s good for the nation and the Army to see that little PLU has great students, too.” Thapa studies biology and anthropology and plans to earn a master’s degree in public health
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Yannet Urgessa ’16 has lived on three continents and speaks five languages. But it took coming to PLU for her to feel comfortable in her own skin for the first time.
in hindsight. She sacrificed the health of her hair to make them feel comfortable, and the damage went deeper than her roots and split ends. “I don’t care for my hair when it’s straight,” she said. “When it’s out and big, it’s me being myself.” When Urgessa talks about the stages of her hair, it’s more than a statement about fashion or beauty. It’s a symbol of her constant identity struggle, an indicator of the growth she’s made as an international student at Pacific Lutheran University. Her
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