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  • TACOMA, WASH. (Jan. 25, 2018)— As a resident assistant in Harstad Hall at Pacific Lutheran University, Tegan Mitchell ’18 hosts events, conducts regular check-ins and is a general resource for the residents who live in her wing. “But on a daily basis I really only…

    hard to know when somebody is missing class, or sleeping through exams, or struggling in ways Mitchell doesn’t see. Beginning this academic year, PLU launched the Student Care Network, a system that’s giving Mitchell more information about her residents who may need extra care. The Student Care Network, or SCN, is an online case-management system designed to connect students to resources, help them navigate higher education and increase care for Lutes across campus. The system uses care forms

  • TACOMA, Wash. (March 5, 2015)— On Saturday, March 21, a diverse and distinguished group of speakers will present “ideas worth spreading” at the fourth annual installation of TEDx Tacoma. Among that group will be three Pacific Lutheran University faculty members representing a variety of PLU’s…

    : Associate Professor of Communication Amy Young, Associate Professor of Political Science Maria Chavez and Adjunct School of Business Faculty Bradd Busick. We met recently with the three to discuss how they’ve been preparing for the opportunity to add their voices to the TEDx anthology. Did you ever imagine yourself giving a TEDx talk? Chavez: Never, I never thought I’d do one. It was just something that when the opportunity came up, I thought I’d pitch my idea, and when I got it I thought, “Oh, now what

  • PRIORITY DEADLINES Applications will be considered on a year-round basis, though our evaluation process will be most intensive in the periods after these key priority deadlines: Priority Date –

    Admission Team for questions about the application process. Schedule Phone Appointment APPLICATION PROCESS   Click on each item in the list below to view the instructions in an expanded section, and then follow the steps to submit your application. If you have questions, contact us. “I’m absolutely loving this program. not only do I feel like it’s taking my talents to a new level, it’s giving me the creative passion I so greatly needed at this point in my writing life.” Step One: Create your application

  • TACOMA, Wash. (Aug. 5, 2015)—Pacific Lutheran University’s Human Resources Department kicked off the move-in season early on Aug. 3 when it became the first occupant of retail space in the brand-new Garfield Station. The new space, minus the futons and movie posters expected from a…

    conference room, allowing us to welcome new employees with orientations on-site,” said Teri Phillips, Associate Vice President of Human Resources. “We will have training kiosk(s) allowing employees, especially brand-new employees, to do online training in the HR office.” Human Resources is one of two PLU departments that will occupy space in Garfield Station—Marriage and Family Therapy is planning to move in before September, Director David Ward said. Retailers also will be moving into Garfield Station

  • AN OPEN LETTER TO THE PLU COMMUNITY FROM PRESIDENT TOM KRISE (5.26.16) Dear Colleagues and Friends: We heard the news today that the Friends of 88.5 — the community group seeking to raise funds to buy KPLU and create a community-supported station – has reached…

    KPLU effort, and the entire KPLU team to focus their efforts on the campaign, while remaining paid employees of the university.  In addition PLU has continued to cover all KPLU operating costs and has allowed the Friends of 88.5 campaign to run online fundraising efforts on kplu.org and to air spots totaling well over $500,000. We look forward to negotiating in good faith with the Friends of 88.5 over the next few weeks. Once a final agreement is reached, the Friends must then apply to the FCC for

  • Earlier today, Pacific Lutheran University announced plans to offer an additional tuition-free year to all undergraduate students enrolled full time for the 20-21 academic year. Dubbed a supplemental “PLUS Year” by the university, the two additional semesters will be offered to students directly after their…

    to students directly after their currently scheduled degree completion date. Graduate students will be offered opportunities for tuition-free continuing education courses.The university is planning on offering in-person, online, and blended courses and on-campus housing this fall. As part of extensive safety precautions being taken by the university, hundreds of events and programs including some athletic competitions, music and theatre productions, intramural sports, academic conferences, and

  • Pacific Lutheran University’s eleventh annual Jolita Hylland Benson Education Lecture will be held virtually at 5:30 p.m. on May 5. Meg Medina,, and New York Times best-selling author will deliver this year’s Benson lecture titled “Rough Patch: On Writing About Painful Experiences for Kids“ and…

    Benson Education Lecture is free. Visit the event website to register and please note, the webinar is limited to 1,000 attendees. Register Here Read Previous PLU’s Master of Science in Marketing Analytics program to be offered exclusively online Read Next PLU nursing students help vaccinate nearly 1200 people at on-campus event 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

  • PLU officials announced the launch of a Doctor of Education (Ed.D) in Educational Leadership program. The program will focus on educational leadership in P-12 schools, preparing graduates to serve as district superintendents and in other education strategy and leadership roles. “We are thrilled to announce…

    theories, research, and policies related to the study of K-12 educational leadership: ethics and social justice, inquiry, policy, and leadership development. The program also includes two job-embedded applied projects focused on program evaluation and instructional leadership and equity impacts in P-12 schools and districts.The Ed.D program at PLU adopts a cohort model with a blended, low-residency program design. Courses will be delivered online and will require on-campus attendance once a month on

  • Two years ago, the Wang Symposium explored the phenomenon of political and societal polarization, and its effect on our world. This year, the 10th Biennial Wang Symposium comes full circle, with a focus on “Healing: Pathways for Restoration and Renewal.” “Even as I was planning…

    more meaning, Williams said, given the deep wounds of racism, police violence, health inequities laid bare by the pandemic, mental health issues, tension at the U.S.-Mexico border and other issues that have risen to the fore. This year’s two-day Wang Symposium, which takes place online March 9 and 10, will offer perspectives from academics, activists and practitioners across a broad spectrum of disciplines. The event features 12 back-to-back sessions with presenters who come from around the country

  • PLU senior Tiffany Wong was drawn to study nursing after spending 10 years caring for her grandmother — a special woman who taught her about empathy and compassion. “My heart broke when she passed away this fall semester. There were numerous stories that she told…

    . What are some highlights during your PLU experience? I transferred right into the year when PLU transitioned to online Zoom. … I joined the RA team for Hinderlie Hall and the team that I joined was absolutely amazing. Although everything was online, everyone on the team worked and supported each other through this difficult time and kept it lighthearted. What is next after graduation? I’m hoping to move to Seattle and start working at Seattle Children’s Hospital this upcoming summer. I really enjoy