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  • Black Bodies and the Justice of God https://www.plu.edu/black-bodies/

    This conference focuses on “Black Bodies and the Justice of God” in the Lutheran tradition, in art, theology, ethics and literature.

    ``Black Bodies and the Justice of God``Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 The Eighth Annual Lutheran Studies ConferenceThis year’s Lutheran Studies Conference will take place from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., concluding with a keynote lecture in the evening at 7 p.m. in the Chris Knutzen Hall, Anderson University Center. This conference focuses on “Black Bodies and the Justice of God” in the Lutheran tradition, in art, theology, ethics and literature. The conference also draws connection to the book Between the

    Dr. Marit Trelstad, University Chair in Lutheran Studies
    marit.trelstad@plu.edu

  • PLU College of Liberal Studies welcomes Dean Stephanie Johnson https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2024/07/24/dean-stephanie-johnson-college-liberal-studies/

    The Pacific Lutheran University community recently welcomed Stephanie Johnson, the new dean of the College of Liberal Studies, to campus. Johnson comes to PLU from The College of St. Scholastica, where she most recently served as the chair of the Department of English and Communication.…

    the chair of the Department of English and Communication.Although she’s only been on campus for a few short weeks, Johnson says PLU is already beginning to feel like home. “The people on this campus are incredibly welcoming, so my first few weeks here have felt like a homecoming,” Johnson says. “The thoughtfulness that underlies all of the work being done is rare and encourages me for the future.” The College of Liberal Studies houses the humanities and social sciences, including 19 academic

  • Hispanic Heritage Month at PLU: A New Student Group and Annual Lecture, and More https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2015/09/15/hispanicheritagemonth/

    TACOMA, Wash. (Sept. 15, 2015)—As Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off across the country on Sept. 15, this year’s observation at Pacific Lutheran University takes on extra emphasis with two new campus-wide components: • the revival of a student organization representing Latino/a and Hispanic students, and…

    University takes on extra emphasis with two new campus-wide components: • the revival of a student organization representing Latino/a and Hispanic students, and • the inauguration of an annual Latino Studies Lecture at PLU. Amigos Unidos Amigos Unidos held a bonfire Sept. 11 at Stuen Hall to welcome new and returning Lutes and to introduce them to faculty and staff. (Photo courtesy of Amigos Unidos) Over the summer, Sociology major Ashley Carrasco ’17 worked with Resident Directors Luke Ruiz and Ángel de

  • Dylan Ruggeri ’23 and Kenzie Knapp ‘24 make a musical about climate change https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/dylan-ruggeri-kenzie-knapp-musical-climate-change/

    Together, senior Dylan Ruggeri ’23 and junior Kenzie Knapp ’24 created an innovative climate science musical performance on PLU’s campus in 2022. Both students are majoring in environmental studies and theatre, and the duo drew on their passions to create art, transforming audience perspectives on…

    attend college outside my hometown…but not too far. When I toured PLU, everyone was so personable. There was so much individual attention and care for every student on the tour, which continues that way today. I was also drawn by the values placed on diversity, justice and sustainability. What is your major and/or minor? Ruggeri: I have three majors—theatre, political science and environmental studies. I also have a minor in gender and sexuality studies. I took the PLUS Year to get it all done. Knapp

  • Scholarships and Grants https://www.plu.edu/admission-international/cost-scholarship/international-scholarships-and-grants/

    PLU is pleased to provide the following scholarship opportunities for International undergraduate students (effective Fall 2025):   International Grants Eligibility: International students, both

    International Scholarships & Grants: Aid for Study in the USAPLU is pleased to provide the following scholarship opportunities for International undergraduate students (effective Fall 2025):   International Grants Eligibility: International students, both First Year and Transfer. Students may be residing overseas or already attending a U.S. high school or college. Amount: $37,500 (renewable) Application: Not required   Nordic Grants Eligibility: International students from Nordic countries

  • Norwegian and Scandinavian Area Studies Program https://www.plu.edu/my-academic-pathway/documents/norwegian-and-scandinavian-area-studies-program/

    Norwegian and Scandinavian Area Studies Program (pdf) view download

  • PLU Admission Blog in Global Education https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/topic/global-education/

    News articles and blog posts from Pacific Lutheran University.

    Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community Ash Bechtel has always wanted to be in healthcare, but she wasn’t sure which direction to take — nursing or medical school. So, Ash counseled with family and academic advisors before deciding to pursue a biology major that would lead her to becoming a doctor.… June 13, 2024 AcademicsBiologyGender Sexuality and Race StudiesGlobal EducationPre-HealthReformerSciencesSeekerStudent

  • 2020 Capstones https://www.plu.edu/environmental-studies/2020-capstones/

    Tuesday, May 19th, 2020 Welcome! We, Rose McKenney and Adela Ramos, are excited to share with you the work of the 2020 class of Environmental Studies students.

    the link between human health and time spent in the outdoors. I will show how it could be connected to identity with help from the disciplines of Anthropology and Women’s and Gender Studies. I utilize theories of intersectionality, critical race theory, and feminist anthropology to better understand the United States’s outdoor culture and how it distinguishes who is and isn’t allowed to be considered normal for existing in that space. I go over various health benefits provided by the environment

  • MISSION AND HISTORY https://www.plu.edu/faculty-handbook/mission-and-history/

    PLU seeks to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care—for other people, for their communities, and for the earth.

    institution was reorganized as a university in 1960, reclaiming its original name. It presently includes a College of Health Professions, College of Humanities, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Social Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, College of Professional Studies, and both graduate and continuing education programs. PLU has been closely and productively affiliated with the Lutheran church throughout its history. It is now a university of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, owned by the more

  • Promoting Representation and Equality in Physics Program https://www.plu.edu/physics/news/promoting-representation-and-equality-in-physics-program/

    The Brown University Physics Department is launching the Brown PREP (Promoting Representation and Equality in Physics) (virtual) program intended to help students from traditionally underrepresented groups and gender minorities to prepare their applications for advanced study in physics. See the link  https://www.brown.edu/academics/physics/brown-prep . We will have sessions…

    Promoting Representation and Equality in Physics Program Posted by: nicolacs / October 12, 2022 October 12, 2022 The Brown University Physics Department is launching the Brown PREP (Promoting Representation and Equality in Physics) (virtual) program intended to help students from traditionally underrepresented groups and gender minorities to prepare their applications for advanced study in physics. See the link https://www.brown.edu/academics/physics/brown-prep. We will have sessions