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  • Sustainability at PLU focuses on three key components: care for people, care for the planet, and prosperity, both now and in the future.

    environments. Thus we: ● Work collectively to reimagine models and practices that create ecological, social, and economic systems and relationships where all can thrive, today and in the future. ● Affirm sustainability efforts that respect, care for, and lift up those communities most disadvantaged by ecological degradation, communities both human and non-human, both local and global. ● Immediately establish and nurture a long-term sustainability strategy, which permeates throughout the PLU community and

    Sustainability Environmental Services
    Center for Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • TACOMA, Wash. (September 30, 2015)- The second episode of “Open to Interpretation” features a discussion of the word “violence” between host and Associate Professor of Communication Amy Young, Professor of Psychology Michelle Ceynar and Associate Professor of Philosophy Pauline Shanks Kaurin. “Open to Interpretation” is…

    words commonly used in the news, on social media and on college campuses. Episodes of OTI are released once per month. If you have feedback, comments or ideas for episodes, please email producer Zach Powers at powerszs@plu.edu. (From left to right) Associate Professor of Philosophy Pauline Shanks Kaurin, Associate Professor of Communication Amy Young and Professor of Psychology Michelle Ceynar at KPLU's Tacoma studio (on campus at PLU). (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) Previous Episode Dr. Young

  • This fifth annual PLU Lutheran Studies Conference invites participants to consider the ancient legacy of Jewish and Christian separation; Christian sponsored anti-Judaism, especially as that polemic

    religious communities are marked by a “closed particularity,” an unwillingness to listen, converse, and learn from the other. Yet here at PLU, a Lutheran university devoted to inter-religious dialogue, there is a place where scholarly understanding and genuine friendship are fostered: an “open particularity” that welcomes the wisdom and practices of many traditions.Past Conferences 2014 Conference on Justice in Society: Lutheran Sources of Social Change 2013 Conference on Lutheran Perspectives on Jesus

  • The Pacific Lutheran University MBA Program in the Seattle-Tacoma area is founded on the cornerstones of leadership, creative innovation, global awareness and ethical responsibility.

    welcomes applicants with an undergraduate background in any academic discipline. And undergraduates with a business administration major are welcome to continue their schooling with our focused programs. The PLU MBA difference: Open for admission to start Fall, Spring or Summer Late afternoon and evening classes Designed for students from any academic background Finish as quickly as 9 months with the MBA fast track AACSB accredited, Doctoral trained faculty, small class size Embedded ten-day faculty

    Graduate Admission
    Pacific Lutheran University 12180 Park Avenue South Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • The School of Education’s emphasis on early and on-going field experiences, coupled with an enduring heritage of excellence in professional and liberal arts education, has given PLU one of the most

    high standards and help students believe in themselves. Excellence in that endeavor takes time and practice. We constantly strive to improve our approach: To be creative, never boring or routine. Teachers, too, play an important role in a democratic society whose vitality depends upon a well-educated and discerning citizenry. Thus, we seek interactive, collaborative partnerships between students, teachers, administrators, parents, and the business and social community. The School of Education’s

    Summer Office Hours
    Monday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
    Tuesday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
    Wednesday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
    Thursday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
    Friday: 9:00am - 3:00pm
    School of Education
    253-535-7184
    Hauge Administration Building, Room 121 Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • Lutheran Studies Conference

    broken pottery back together with gold, a symbol of embracing flaws and imperfections and living with brokenness. Beauty is possible even when things fall apart. We will look at how we carry both joy and brokenness as individuals and also what it means for our vocations of caregiving for one another and our community. As always, registration is free. All events will be available virtually. The keynote lecture will be open to the campus community for in-person, social distanced, limited attendance

    Dr. Marit Trelstad, University Chair in Lutheran Studies
  • TACOMA, WASH. (January 14, 2016)- The fifth episode of ‘Open to Interpretation’ features a discussion of the word ‘gender’ among host and Associate Professor of Communication Amy Young, Women’s Center Director Jennifer Smith and Associate Professor of Biology Mary Ellard-Ivey. Mary Ellard-Ivey, Amy Young and…

    Powers/PLU) “Open to Interpretation” is a new podcast devoted to exploring the meanings and implications of words commonly used in the news, on social media and on college campuses. Previous OTI topics include “climate,” “violence” and “advocacy.” Episodes of OTI are released once per month. If you have feedback, comments or ideas for episodes, please email producer Zach Powers at powerszs@plu.edu.Previous Episodes ``Violence``Guests: Professor of Psychology Michelle Ceynar and Associate Professor of

  • We assist students and families in the financial aid process, including completing the FAFSA and WASFA applications, applying for federal and private alternative loans and understanding all the

    questions we are most frequently asked. If you have questions regarding class registration, your academic records or anything regarding university academic policies, please contact the Registrar’s Office or the Center for Student Success.  On-line access to many of these services, as well as your financial aid records are all available via your Banner Self-Service, 24/7.Our MissionStudent Financial Services seeks to provide comprehensive financial education, services and support for students, families

  • TACOMA, Wash. — Pacific Lutheran University has established new Parkland Promise Scholarships, allowing PLU to provide even stronger support for outstanding students from our community. PLU will award scholarships of $5,000 each to selected students from Franklin Pierce and Washington high schools, both in the…

    honored to partner with our two outstanding community high schools and grateful for the great work they are doing in our community.” — PLU Admission Read Previous Study Away Fair Presents Global-Education Opportunities—Including a Caribbean Class With President Krise Read Next Brockton Gates ’12 Gets off to a Strong Start at Seattle Startup Porch COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private

  • News for Pacific Lutheran University.

    New History Course Examines Innovation and Ethics By Sarah Cornell-Maier ‘19.  This Fall, Pacific Lutheran University is introducing a new history class that serves as a gateway to the Innovation Studies Program . Hist/Phil 248: Innovation, Ethics, and Society is a team-taught course that combines many different fields of study into one.… September 7, 2018 EthicshistoryInnovation studiesMichael HalvorsonSarah Cornell-Maier