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Chinese studies program that actually allows you to get your major in that specific focus. I’m going to be studying in China. I thought it would be good to go back with a new eye, with the business perspective.” The condensed path to a graduate degree is another appealing Fast Track factor, especially for students like Shelondra Harris, a communication major currently working on her Master of Science in Marketing Research at PLU. “My motivations for the Fast Track degree included convenience and speed

Studies program at PLU, a venture that led to networking with local indigenous leaders. Hall even worked with her current Samish supervisor for her language studies, part of the curriculum in her individualized interdisciplinary major in Native American and indigenous studies. “I’m the first Samish member to get college credit for studying my own language,” Hall said. Her academic journey culminated in a passion for cultural revitalization. The seed that was planted with Hall’s initial research in

unanswered questions drives PLU alum’s research career 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 Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 Kaden Bolton ’24 explored civics and public policy on campus and studying away in Oxford June 12, 2024 PLU welcomes new Chief Operating Officer and

internships, jobs, or volunteer experiences that you can before you graduate. While in college, I worked on my first state legislative campaign, had an internship with the City of Tacoma, and an internship at a nonprofit children’s museum in Portland. That gave me experience with a political campaign, a government office, and a nonprofit all of which was valuable experience to learn what I liked and didn’t about each role. Read Previous Passion for solving unanswered questions drives PLU alum’s research

meet with an advocate once a week or so at first, then about once a quarter after entering a program. There’s a common misconception that those who left school are uninterested in more school — but Pierce-Ngo notes that recent research showed that 95% of South King County youth surveyed indicate interest in further education. Angela Pierce-Ngo with her parents at PLU Commencement in 2012. Angela Pierce-Ngo tabling with the Diversity Center during a student involvement fair. Angela Pierce-Ngo

how it’s turned out. Is there any advice you might offer to new PLU students? An opportunity isn’t just one opportunity. Within each opportunity, 15 more may be hiding behind it, waiting to unfold. For example, my work on the Jewish Diaspora in Uruguay project was a jumping-off point to present translation research at the UW and PLU undergrad symposiums. I then won the 2023 PLU Raphael Lemkin Essay Contest for a paper titled “Translating Genocide: Preventing the Erasure of Holocaust Stories.” Read

ethics, medical skills and theory, research theory and techniques, and foundations of personalized medicine. These courses are not just designed for medical school, they are designed to fit students interested in a variety of health science fields. Follow Shelby Hatton to PNWU!Each year there are six seats reserved for qualified Lutes in Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences’ Master of Arts in Medical Sciences (MAMS) program. Shelby Hatton is one of many Lutes who have gone from PLU’s pre

PLU Professor Charlie Katica.This lengthy resume also impressed the admission office at Duke University, where Iverson applied to graduate school in hopes of continuing her dream of becoming a physical therapist.“Duke has a great reputation for its academics, connections, and research. Their whole medical program is super renowned, so it was at the top of my list. When I found out I was accepted, I canceled my other interviews and declined the other schools I had been accepted to. I knew this was

that this place will become a new community; one that challenges you, yes, but also supports you and helps you grow in ways that you can only imagine now.  You’ll become part of a community that includes nearly 50,000 alumni scattered over 64 countries around the world.  You’ll also form community with your professors and advisers.  You’ll have the opportunity to work in close collaboration with faculty members…some of you may even have the opportunity to do published research and creative projects