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  • PLU Admission Blog in Athletics https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/topic/athletics/

    Two PLU football players #makeithappen Talk about being real-life heroes! Their incredible dedication to saving lives and making a difference perfectly captures the spirit of PLU. Their story is a powerful reminder of how one small act of kindness can have a massive impact on someone’s life. Check out Erik… July 28, 2023 AthleticsCommunityCurrent StudentsService

  • Schedule https://www.plu.edu/free-at-last-2016/schedule/

    change. From Abolitionist cartoons to contemporary Chicano mural paintings, visual artists have challenged injustice and inspired movements committed to just and peaceful change. In this presentation, we consider the work of contemporary artists who contribute to this often unknown yet vital source of social justice. 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. – Whose Story? Critical Race Theory and the (De)Construction of the PLU Narrative Ms. Angie Hambrick, Dr. Joanna Royce Davis, and Ms. Laree Winer PLU was founded by

  • About https://www.plu.edu/hope/about/

    conflict, forced migration, major epidemics, natural disasters and climate change. The 2016 Wang Center Symposium will gather scholars, writers, artists and practitioners to explore the concept of resilience in individuals, communities, organisms, organizations and systems from an interdisciplinary and cross-cultural perspective. It seeks a complex and multifaceted understanding of what one author describes as the “dynamic process encompassing positive adaptation within the context of significant

  • Bret Underwood https://www.plu.edu/itech/faculty-spotlight/bret-underwood/

    the same time, he has become interested in the role of technology and the internet in distributing media and information to students. The fusion of these two interests has led him to completely change the structure of his Mathematical Physics courses to a more student-centered model. What is one instructional technique or project that is particularly effective, innovative, or engaging? “I want my students to become independent learners who are able to ‘think like a physicist’. To enable this, I

  • Faculty members approach difficult budget cuts in a ‘very PLU way,’ with care and inquiry https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2017/09/11/fjc-process/

    Research. But he has faith in the system, and he says the School of Business will make a strong case to demonstrate the value of its programs to PLU. “This is a painful but necessary process,” he said. “It will result in a much more sustainable future.” Since 2005, PLU’s enrollment has gradually reduced by nearly 600 students. Meanwhile, the number of faculty positions has remained steady. The change in student-faculty ratio was subtle and unintentional, Belton said. Now is the time to address it so

  • Hardman ’16 on having her design on the cover of the SOAC Events Brochure – Acclaim 2016-17 https://www.plu.edu/acclaim/2016-17/11/07/hardman-16-on-having-your-design-selected-for-the-cover-of-the-soac-events-brochure/

    and feel happy and energized to keep working on personal projects has been something I’ve been working to find a better balance with. How did PLU contribute to your success? Hardman: I think the small classes and the feeling of community at PLU really helped me to succeed. I’ve never done well in an atmosphere where I felt like I was just a number. At PLU, I was always able to talk directly with my teachers if I was struggling with something. While out looking for a job, being a Lute was something

  • Danish Student Testimonials https://www.plu.edu/admission-international/danish-student-testimonials/

    transferred most of my credits from home. I like that PLU offers a lot of activities and events outside of class and it seems like there is an event for everybody. Furthermore, PLU offers some really great classes and I have learned a lot. The professors are very helpful and they want you to succeed. The focus in classes is to prepare students for the “real” world, which often means that we have a lot of hand-on projects to keep the classes relevant. Sanne NielsenBusiness, 2015 I liked the fact that PLU

  • Why PLU https://www.plu.edu/admission-international/why-plu/

    caring for our communities and the world. Read MoreWhere the classes are hard. And the issues? Harder.Students are taught to ask the big questions, from many angles, in PLU’s challenging International Honors Program. Read MoreScience happens (And so much more!)Of the numerous student-faculty research projects that take place at PLU each year, there is the science. But that is only the beginning. Read MoreYour First YearAcademically it’s not going to be easy. You’ll find that some of your courses are

  • Sanford Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/news/2023/01/04/sanford-program-for-undergraduate-research-spur/

    , intracellular trafficking, cell proliferation and differentiation, organelle function and development. Pediatric Biomedical Research Program: This National Institutes of Health (NIH) R25-funded opportunity provides research experience in biomedical areas directly and broadly related to pediatric health and disease. Projects range from basic studies of underlying disease mechanisms to translational research aimed at developing novel disease therapies. Student Eligibility Any college student majoring in the

  • News https://www.plu.edu/comm-media-designarts/news/

    Class of 2021 Art & Design Graduate Capstones The class of 2021 has worked hard on their final projects! This year, select student work is displayed in the Anderson University Center Gallery. Students and staff on campus are invited to view the work next time they’re in the building. Unfortunately  friends and family… May 10, 2021