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TACOMA, Wash. (Aug. 31, 2015)—Pacific Lutheran University has been closely connected to the Scandinavian world—and to the local Scandinavian community—since its founding by Norwegian Bjug Harstad in 1890. These days, PLU’s Nordic roots are reflected across campus: in building names, artwork, Scandinavian Area Studies programs…
Area Studies programs and especially in the Scandinavian Cultural Center (SCC), which in September takes those roots on the road and to the public. In celebration of PLU’s 125th anniversary, the SCC has created a special exhibition called PLU at 125: Lutheran Education on the Frontier, which will be displayed at the internationally recognized Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood from Sept. 26 to Nov. 10. (The Lute community is invited to join PLU President Thomas W. Krise at an
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PLU’s unique, one-of-a-kind program offers incoming students a chance to learn more about themselves and improve their academic skills as they enter the university system.
WelcomePLU’s unique, one-of-a-kind program offers incoming students a chance to learn more about themselves and improve their academic skills as they join our university community. FYEP is the cornerstone of a PLU education. Whether you are looking for sample first-year program courses, needing a question answered, or trying to understand the basics, this page has everything for you! Please use the menu bar to the left to navigate our site. Our Mission Statement The First Year Experience
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The Office of Advancement works to raise charitable contributions, which support the mission of Pacific Lutheran University.
Science Education Upgrades Right now, transformations are underway across the Rieke Science Center and the Nursing Clinical Learning and Simulation Center. Your investment today makes a meaningful impact for future scientists and community health through PLU’s outstanding science education. Learn More Monthly Donor Updates Donors are important investors in PLU and the community. Read our monthly updates to see the impact of donor giving in action. Read Here Supporting Pacific Lutheran
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The College of Natural Sciences houses the Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Geosciences, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology programs.
PLU launches new data science major to meet growing demand in data-driven economy. Students learn essential analytical tools and techniques for extracting meaningful and precise insights from data. Lindsey Clark ’24 will return to PLU for her MA in Education and teaching credential. "The goal was to bring mathematics in new, fun, and interesting ways to students’ and their families’ lives,” Clark says. Physics major Julian Kop ’24 studied the universe and his family background at PLU. He
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PLU alumna serves as interim director of Tacoma’s Rainbow Center.
Jessica Anderson ’07 Jessica Anderson ’07 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/fall-2017/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2016/05/jessica-anderson.jpg 600 600 Kari Plog '11 Kari Plog '11 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/fall-2017/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2016/05/kari-plog-avatar.jpg May 18, 2016 September 25, 2017 Jessica Anderson is passionate about education, geosciences and technology, and has combined all three to become an award-winning educator. In 2016, Anderson was named the Montana Teacher of the
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The PLU Doctor of Nursing Practice degree prepares graduates in one of two advanced practice specialty areas, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
Doctor of Nursing PracticeThe Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) at PLU is the perfect program for professionals seeking to advance their career with a doctorate in nursing. The DNP nursing degree prepares graduates in one of the following advanced practice specialty areas: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Nurse Executive (DNP/MBA) NEW! The PLU Nursing difference PLU is known for its high quality nursing education. Cohort sizes are small to
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The PLU Anthropology Department is dedicated to understanding the nature and variety of all humanity. Humankind has great cultural diversity, significant biological uniformity and an undeniable
understand global issues are key for the 100 level courses. Further, the development of intercultural skills for use in a myriad of circumstances is central in all general education classes. Our focus on human diversity with a broad intercultural and international expertise has lead a number of other programs to require our courses for their students or recruit our faculty for their courses. At the present, we teach courses that are required by education, legal studies, social work, global studies
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Diversity and inclusion are what we’re tasked with doing because it’s who we are. We must continue to re-evaluate our institutions, curriculum, campaigns and more to guarantee an authentically
to create inclusive environments where all members of the PLU community can learn, live, work and — most importantly — thrive. Diversity & Inclusion at PLUAs an institution of Lutheran higher education, Pacific Lutheran University understands that difference is intrinsic to all life, creativity, vision and innovation — the cornerstones of higher education. Diversity is vital to the vibrancy and sustainability of our university community, and our world beyond it. PLU’s mission is to nurture
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Cover art by Diego B. Lasansky Intersections, Number 46, Fall 2017 Intersections is a publication by and largely for the academic communities of the twenty-seven institutions that comprise the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities (NECU). Each issue reflects on the intersection of faith, learning,…
Intersections goes digital Posted by: hassonja / December 12, 2017 December 12, 2017 Cover art by Diego B. Lasansky Intersections, Number 46, Fall 2017 Intersections is a publication by and largely for the academic communities of the twenty-seven institutions that comprise the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities (NECU). Each issue reflects on the intersection of faith, learning, and teaching within Lutheran higher education. It is published by the NECU, and has its home in the
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TACOMA, WASH. (March 31, 2016)- The state Legislature has adjourned, following a 60-day regular session and a 20-day overtime session. The budget adopted by lawmakers maintains current funding levels for the State Need Grant program, despite earlier proposals to cut as much as $9 million.…
them also receive College Bound scholarships, according to data from the Financial Aid office. The university currently accounts for more than $4 million in SNG funding, plus an additional $691,500 in Washington College Bound scholarships. Other expenditures related to education include*: $5.3 million to recruit and retain K‐12 staff including funding for the Beginning Educator Support Team program and professional development for classroom para-educators. $4 million net increase for charter
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