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The Edison Awards: Innovations That Shape the World https://www.plu.edu/innovation-studies/news/the-edison-awards-innovations-that-shape-the-world/

review many of the innovations and inventors that are transforming our world. As a student of Innovation Studies here at PLU, I find it intriguing to review these diverse innovations each year and consider how they came to be. As we include different artistic, historical, ethical, and business perspectives in our coursework, it is fascinating to see how these dynamics have worked together in industry and shaped society. Many of the social innovations have made a lasting, positive impact in the world

Parkland Literacy Center https://www.plu.edu/liberal-studies/parkland-literacy-center/

snacks available? Yes! Who are the tutors? The tutors are all college students from PLU. We have tutors from the education, social work, psychology, and Peace Corps Prep programs, among many others. K-12 students are always more than welcome (and encouraged) to ask questions about what college life is like. Along with the student being tutored, does there have to be a parent/guardian present? Elementary students need a parent/guardian to stick around, but middle schoolers and high schoolers can

Facilitating Healing: What is a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy? https://www.plu.edu/mft/news/facilitating-healing/

Facilitating Healing: What is a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy? Posted by: thiriba / March 23, 2021 March 23, 2021 Mental illness is just one expression of the growing stress experienced by families and communities in our fast-paced, highly-connected age.Society has grown increasingly fragmented and polarized, and issues like economic uncertainty, substance abuse, fractured families, poverty, health concerns, and homelessness are everywhere. These challenges are affecting the social

Homeschool Students https://www.plu.edu/msw/apply/homeschool-students/

criteria, you may still be offered admission. You will be required to complete the deficiencies during your first year at PLU. Beyond the above two subjects, we require that students meet state graduation requirements and are able to provide proof of a diploma/GED before entering PLU. Typical Washington State requirements: English – Four years Social Studies – Three years Science – Three years Visual or Performing Arts – One year Electives – Three years (selected from the areas listed above, as well as

Margaret Murdoch ’24: Contributing to a cure at Fred Hutch Cancer Center https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/news/margaret-murdoch-24-contributing-to-a-cure-at-fred-hutch-cancer-center/

better than how they found it June 24, 2024 The Passing of Bryan Dorner June 4, 2024 Student athlete Vinny D’Onofrio ’24 excelled in biology and chemistry at PLU June 4, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community May 22, 2024

PLU alumna Shelby Hatton ’17 discusses her PNWU medical school experience (thus far!) https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/news/plu-alumna-shelby-hatton-17-discusses-her-pnwu-medical-school-experience-thus-far/

, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community May 22, 2024

PLU’s new anatomy and physiology lab is the first in a series of science upgrades https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/news/plus-new-anatomy-and-physiology-lab-is-the-first-in-a-series-of-science-upgrades/

scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 The Passing of Bryan Dorner June 4, 2024 Student athlete Vinny D’Onofrio ’24 excelled in biology and chemistry at PLU June 4, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community May 22, 2024

Politics at PLU: Where do current students stand in the upcoming election? https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2012/11/05/politics-at-plu-where-do-current-students-stand-in-the-upcoming-election/

sustainability department, so ensuring social welfare programs, finding and using clean energy, and putting more pressure on large companies to be economically and ecologically sustainable are among her top concerns, along with marriage equality. “Everyone should have a chance to do whatever they want, as long as it doesn’t harm anyone else,” Reese said. Besides these issues though, Reese also expressed concern with the general lack of awareness about the issues, or what others might identify as apathy. “I

PLU Peace Corps program prepares Lutes for service work abroad https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2017/02/22/peace-corps-prep/

in the Peace Corps alone, and even more have joined service programs such as AmeriCorps, Lutheran Volunteer Corps and Jesuit Volunteer Corps. PLU is one of three universities in Washington state to offer a Peace Corps Prep Certificate Program. “I think fits so well with the mission and PLU’s focus on care and creating a community of care for others,” said Katherine Wiley, assistant professor of anthropology and director of the new program. “But also I think social justice issues, diversity and

Lutes, local inmates share storytelling experience https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2017/10/12/wccw/

using a publication centered on identity. Morgan Stark ’17, then-editor of the student-run social justice magazine The Matrix, and a handful of fellow Lutes enrolled in Smith’s class joined eight WCCW inmates for several writing workshops. They collaborated to publish their work in the spring 2017 issue of The Matrix. For many, it was their first time being published. “Everyone’s material was very good,” Stark said. “You should be very proud.” Titles such as “The Mask You Never See” and “The Truth