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The Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, also known as Chief Academic Officer, at PLU is responsible to the President and the Board of Regents for reporting on all academic affairs
Celebrating our faculty Find out about the achievements and accomplishments of our faculty. Faculty Accolades Welcome to the Office of the ProvostThe Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, also known as Chief Academic Officer, is responsible to the President and the Board of Regents for reporting on all academic affairs and activities. The Provost oversees all academic divisions and professional schools, as well as the Library, the Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged
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Resources for VeteransCampus and Community Resources PLU Center for Military Support Tacoma Veterans Center American Lake VA Hospital Veterans Crisis LineHousing ResourcesThe Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs lased 5+ acres in Orting to create a tiny home village for veterans experiencing homelessness. The project broken ground in January 2020 and are expected to have their first guests move in this Spring. The village can house up to 35 chronically homeless veterans in Pierce
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Last year Martha Spieker ’16 was ASPLU president, now she works at Congress.
completed nine official missions for the World Health Organization. World Health Organization Health Metrics staff estimated his impact as having contributed to saving more than 700,000 lives worldwide through 2014. He was made a fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health in Great Britain for work in Commonwealth nations. Dr. Graven also has served as senior advisor for health affairs to the governments of Belize and St Lucia. In these roles, he supported initiatives presented at eight international
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November 4, 2011 Jennifer Cigler ’12 plans to go to law school after completing her history degree at PLU. She was attracted by the small classes and the support on campus for veterans. Veterans find a home base at PLU By: Barbara Clements For Ryan Butters ’12, PLU provided a second chance and a new beginning. For Jennifer Cigler ’12, PLU was a welcome stop in her military career on her way to become an attorney. And for Duong Huynh ’12, PLU offered a chance to follow his passions into the
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TACOMA, WASH. (April 27, 2016)- Michael Farnum, director of military outreach at Pacific Lutheran University, is an advocate for connecting with the earth after he realized how it can help save lives. He was inspired by John Beal, a military veteran who was given six…
Hands-on conservation program launched by PLU’s military outreach director helps connect students to the earth Posted by: Kari Plog / April 27, 2016 Image: Volunteers from PLU, in partnership with Forterra, remove invasive plant species and plant trees as part of an environmental restoration project at Clover Creek Reserve on March 19, 2016. The group included a blend of military veterans, non-veterans, PLU students and prospective students working together as a form of community engagement and
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TACOMA, Wash. (Sept. 24, 2015)—Courtney Lee ’15 applied for an internship with the U.S. State Department four times. After missing the mark three times and not hearing back the fourth, Lee had all but forgotten about it and was already looking at other positions. Then…
Student’s Study Away Experiences Lead to State Department Internship Posted by: Sandy Dunham / September 24, 2015 Image: Courtney Lee ’15 just left for Washington, D.C., for her high-profile internship in the U.S. State Department’s Educational Affairs department, where she will work with a Senior Policy Officer to examine programs and their effectiveness. (Photo: Quinn Huelsbeck ’16) September 24, 2015 By Samantha Lund ’16PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, Wash. (Sept. 24, 2015)—Courtney
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The PLU Department of Social Work program is preparation for generalist social work practice with individuals, families, households, groups, communities, and organizations.
the workforce directly or pursue graduate studies. You can find PLU graduates from the Department of Social Work in hospitals, schools, and community health centers, providing support for illness, therapy, and youth services. Witness their impact in rehabilitation centers for prisoners and drug and alcohol support; experience outreach and long-term care in nursing homes and shelters. From aiding military members and veterans to leading nonprofits and shaping policies, social workers make a
Heidi Brocious, BSW Program ChairXavier Hall, Room 104 12180 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447-0003Anissa Rogers, MSW Program ChairXavier Hall, Room 144 12180 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447-0003 -
TACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 1, 2016)- Lt. Brian Bradshaw was an understated leader who put everyone else first. Ask anyone who knew him. Instead of walking with his head down past the crying stranger in the lobby of a residence hall at Pacific Lutheran University, he…
of her favorites shows him smiling just after arriving in Afghanistan. He rarely smiled in photos, Mary recalled; he specialized in silly faces.Honoring veteransMary and Paul Bradshaw will be on the field ahead of PLU’s annual Military Appreciation Football Game on Nov. 5. Visit to read more about this event and the university’s Veterans Day Celebration.“It’s hard to believe it’s been seven years,” she said. The Bradshaws are now considered Gold Star parents, part of a group of families who lost
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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
belonging for all students, faculty, staff and alumni — people of color, first-generation college students and graduates, international students, transfer students, undocumented students, military-affiliated students and veterans — we also recognize there’s more work to be done.AspirationsWhat will we do next?Objectives and goals for a DJS Refresh at PLU. DJS RefreshThe BasicsLutheran Higher EducationFind out what makes Lutheran Higher Education distinct. What is Lutheran Higher Educaiton
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Pacific Lutheran University purposefully integrates the liberal arts, professional studies and civic engagement in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
hearts driving that future. The PLU experience allows their ambition to blossom into purpose, their skills to sharpen into tools, and their caring to become a transformative force.RECENT ACCOLADES Ranked 14th best regional university in the West by U.S. News Named #3 in "Best Value Schools" for 2022 by U.S. News and World Report Ranked best in Washington State for financial aid by LendEdu Ranked #5 in "Best Colleges for Veterans" by U.S. News Top 10 Peace Corps Prep certificate-issuing partner
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