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  • PLU student and prof head to Antarctica for global warming research through study of rocks and ice By Barbara Clements In a lab littered with Hostess snack bars and French fry wrappers, geosciences student Mike Vermeulen ’12, turns to his computer and pops up a…

    gathering point for all Antarctic expeditions and scientific research. Once at McMurdo, they will spend two weeks learning about how to survive on the ice (they’ll be living out of a tent, 500 miles west of McMurdo), packing their food, and going over their itinerary for their six-week stay. Joining them on this expedition, which was funded by a $125,000 National Science Foundation grant secured by Todd, will be two University of Washington students, a researcher from the University of California

  • Thousands gathered at the Tacoma Dome on May 28 to celebrate Pacific Lutheran University’s Class of 2016. The commencement ceremony marked the culmination of several years of hard work, community involvement and the pursuit of vocation for roughly 700 ‪#‎PLUGrads‬. Commencement Photos Watch the Entire…

    you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition November 7, 2024 PLU professors Ann Auman and Bridget Haden share teaching and learning experiences in China November 4, 2024 Lutes celebrate another impactful Bjug Day of Giving: a PLU tradition in support of students October 29, 2024 Angela Meade ’01 Vocal Competition Returns to PLU for Fourth Year October 28, 2024

  • TACOMA, WASH. (March. 16, 2020) — Pacific Lutheran University political science major Jeremy Knapp ‘21 swears he has no desire to run for office, but his resume speaks of someone with great political aspirations nonetheless. The junior turned 21 on March 4, and he already…

    years from now? Knapp: So, if I get here (to Olympia) and start working as an LA (legislative assistant) and then get offered a position in the governor’s office, I might very well take that position. If someone in the federal government wants me to work for them, I would be happy to jump into the federal Senate. I am very open, as long as I’m always supporting an amazing candidate who’s fighting for what we need. Read Previous Nicole Jordan ’15 discusses her new role at PLU’s Center for Gender

  • Dean of education and movement studies named By Greg Brewis An educator who has a comprehensive understanding of national and state trends in education has been named dean and professor of the School of Education and Movement Studies at Pacific Lutheran University. Frank Kline comes…

    Bridget Haden share teaching and learning experiences in China November 4, 2024 Lutes celebrate another impactful Bjug Day of Giving: a PLU tradition in support of students October 29, 2024 Angela Meade ’01 Vocal Competition Returns to PLU for Fourth Year October 28, 2024

  • Loren and MaryAnn Anderson (far right) react to the unveiling of a bronze bust of President Anderson in front of the University Center, which was rededicated to the Andersons and their 20 years of service to PLU. In the foreground are Maren (Anderson) Johnson ’09,…

    May 4, 2012 Loren and MaryAnn Anderson (far right) react to the unveiling of a bronze bust of President Anderson in front of the University Center, which was rededicated to the Andersons and their 20 years of service to PLU. In the foreground are Maren (Anderson) Johnson ’09, and her husband, Elliott Johnson ’07. (Photos by John Froschauer) Loren and MaryAnn Anderson University Center dedicated. Community celebrates 20 years of service by the Andersons. The Pacific Lutheran University community

  • TACOMA, Wash. – Dept. of Psychology – Two recent Psychology graduates created websites as their final capstone projects. Naomi Lapp: BDD – An Educational Guide to Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder  An in-depth look at body dysmorphic disorder and its symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, support, and other…

    Capstone Presentations Meet the Web Posted by: Marcom Web Team / June 3, 2019 June 3, 2019 By Jeannette ShimkoCommunications Coordinator, Division of Social SciencesTACOMA, Wash. - Dept. of Psychology -Two recent Psychology graduates created websites as their final capstone projects. Naomi Lapp: BDD – An Educational Guide to Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder  An in-depth look at body dysmorphic disorder and its symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, support, and other resources. Charlotte Willis

  • MESA Day tests math and science skills The voices of 400 elementary, middle and high school students bounced off the walls of Olson and Memorial gyms at the annual MESA Day competition. Working in teams, the students built catapults from Dixie cups and plastic spoons,…

    teaching and learning experiences in China November 4, 2024 Lutes celebrate another impactful Bjug Day of Giving: a PLU tradition in support of students October 29, 2024 Angela Meade ’01 Vocal Competition Returns to PLU for Fourth Year October 28, 2024

  • Lute and her pals from Montana win Folgers jingle contest By Barbara Clements Oh why not? That was the general idea when Jenny Snipstead and her friends from Montana decided to enter a Folger’s Jingle Contest. The grand prize was $25,000 and the winner would…

    Next Pflueger saves the most 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" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition November 7, 2024 PLU professors Ann Auman and Bridget Haden share teaching and learning experiences in China November 4, 2024 Lutes celebrate another impactful Bjug Day of Giving: a PLU tradition in support of students

  • From Microsoft to Martin Luther, and back again In 1994, Mike Halvorson was the first one to write a book about something nobody else cared about. The book? How to use a little-known software program called Microsoft Office. We can guess how that turned out.…

    November 7, 2024 PLU professors Ann Auman and Bridget Haden share teaching and learning experiences in China November 4, 2024 Lutes celebrate another impactful Bjug Day of Giving: a PLU tradition in support of students October 29, 2024 Angela Meade ’01 Vocal Competition Returns to PLU for Fourth Year October 28, 2024

  • Consolidating our strengths and addressing new challenges PLU President Loren J. Anderson greets students during opening convocation. He believes the next few years will be critical as PLU plans for its future. By Loren J. Anderson – PLU President The public announcement last month of…

    in the nature and pace of our campaign successes. But I have been listening to the campus community on the topic of long-range planning and I have been listening to donors on their vital interests in the university’s future. Here are some of the key perspectives that I have heard emerging from these conversations. BUILDING ON STRENGTH At PLU we like who we are and what we do. Said more formally, there is broad support both on and off campus, for our current mission and our academic program. You