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  • The 8th Annual Diversity and Inclusion Speaker Series presented by PLU’s Department of Kinesiology will feature Dr. Richard Lapchick and his keynote presentation, “Facing Uncomfortable Truths” on February 28th, 2024, from 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. in the AUC (Chris Knutson Hall). In his keynote presentation,…

    his keynote presentation, titled “Facing Uncomfortable Truths,” Dr. Richard Lapchick, renowned human rights activist and pioneer for racial equality, will delve into his lived experience as a social justice advocate within sport settings. Lapchick will reflect on the past and shed light on the future of social justice work. He will impart insights on how students and the community can actively contribute to the ongoing fight for equity, inclusion, and improved access to sports. Lapchick, widely

  • News articles and blog posts from Pacific Lutheran University.

    PLU Scores 4.5 out of 5 on Campus Pride Index: What does that mean? At PLU, we take pride in creating a campus that’s welcoming, inclusive, and truly reflects the diversity of our students. This year, our commitment to the LGBTQIA+ community is recognized with a 4.5 out of 5 stars score on the Campus Pride Index —an accomplishment… November 21, 2024 Clubs & OrganizationsCurrent StudentsDiversityDiversity Justice SustainabilityGender Sexuality and Race StudiesInvolvementJusticeLife on

  • News articles and blog posts from Pacific Lutheran University.

    Sarah Saavedra ’22 shares her experience as a first-gen college student Sarah Saavedra ’22 is a social work major with a minor in psychology and a certificate in Peace Corps Prep. The Auburn resident is the first in her family to go to college. She credits her many scholarships for navigating college as a first-year student.… June 8, 2022 AcademicsAlumni ProfilesClubs & OrganizationsCommunityCurrent StudentsDiversityDiversity Justice SustainabilityInvolvementJusticeLife on

  • ‘I always wanted to go to med school. Then I found something I love even MORE.’ By Chris Albert PLU senior Lauren Thiele has always wanted to make positive change in the world. It’s why, for as long as she could remember, she wanted to…

    December 1, 2010 ‘I always wanted to go to med school. Then I found something I love even MORE.’ By Chris Albert PLU senior Lauren Thiele has always wanted to make positive change in the world. It’s why, for as long as she could remember, she wanted to go to medical school. It’s also why she came to PLU. “A lot of it is the social justice aspect of medicine,” she said. “I wanted to be one of those people that could do good in the world.” Thiele knew PLU had an impressive program that prepares

  • In the spring of 2021, Kenzie Knapp ’23 was awarded a Udall Foundation scholarship. The Udall Foundation awards scholarships, fellowships, and internships to students pursuing fields of study related to the environment or Native American nations. Knapp has served as a G.R.E.A.N. club officer, is…

    Kenzie Knapp ’23 discusses summer environmental work, role with ASPLU, and public transit advocacy Posted by: Silong Chhun / August 30, 2021 Image: Kenzie Knapp ’23, incoming ASPLU Environmental Justice Director at the Pierce County Transit center near PLU campus. (Photo/John Froschauer) August 30, 2021 By Veronica CrakerMarketing and CommunicationsIn the spring of 2021, Kenzie Knapp ’23 was awarded a Udall Foundation scholarship. The Udall Foundation awards scholarships, fellowships, and

  • New Undergraduates

    rate. For ABSN Program Costs, please click on the ABSN Program Costs tab under “Cost” to the left. New Undergraduates Continuing Undergraduates On & Off Campus Living Type of CostEstimated Cost Tuition*:$50,720 Housing & Food*: $13,008 Wellness Access Plan*:$490 J-Term Fee*$444 Technology Fee*$270 Matriculation Fee* (one time fee upon entrance to PLU)$275 Student Resource & Activity Fee*$40 Diversity, Justice & Sustainability Fee*:$20 Books & Supplies:$785 Personal:$2,019 Transportation$726 Total

  • ASPLU faculty and staff.

    Cheyanne Hicks Social Justice Director Full Profile cheyanne.hicks@plu.edu

  • 16 semester hours, including: CSCI 120 or 144; or DATA 133 STAT 231, 232, or 233; or MATH/STAT 242 And at least: 8 additional semester hours of statistics selected from BUSA 467, ECON 344, PSYC 242,

    253.535.7699 (Economics and Sociology & Criminal Justice) 253.535.7400 (Mathematics and Psychology) Statistics (STAT), a branch of applied mathematics, studies the methodology for the collection and analysis of data and the use of data to make inferences under conditions of uncertainty. Statistics plays a fundamental role in the social and natural sciences, as well as in business, industry, and government.The Statistics program is offered cooperatively by the Departments of Economics

  • News for Pacific Lutheran University.

    The Department of Social Work congratulates alum Patricia Sattier (2002) for receiving NIF Fellowship! Patricia Sattier, current doctoral candidate in the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare, has won National Institute of Justice Fellowship to study the influences that shape police decision-making and engagement with victims of violent crimes. More February 28, 2020

  • Learning Communities are for all PLU students. At PLU, every residential student (including first-year, new transfer, returning, and upper division) is part of an LC, by year at PLU and/or by theme.

    one Gender Inclusive Housing wing.Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability & Lavender CommunityThe Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability Community is for students interested in gaining an increased understanding of their cultural identities through reflection on values while learning how to create positive change in their communities. This community focuses on intersectionality across the following three sub-communities: First in the Family For students who are first in their families to attend