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Deanna Hobbs’s Story- Holden Village Political Science (Genocide Studies Minor)- Class of 2020 What she would like other students to know: Even though I participated in a domestic study away program, I still learned so much about myself, the community around me, and the world. Immersion learning doesn’t need to happen somewhere across the globe, it can happen in your own backyard. Being in the Cascades for a month with no access to cell service really challenged me to look at what I value in

News 3760 $125,000 endowment will further Jazz Studies at PLU for years to come Mandi LeCompte November 20, 2016 News 376 Views Read more

Juliana’s Story – Greece J-Term 2019; Oxford Spring 2019 Religion, Global Studies (International Affairs) – Class of 2021 What she would like other students to know: (1) There is an insane amount of growth that happens when you study away. It looks different for everyone, but everyone grows. (2) Even when I was sick, I tried to get out and experience things. There was only one time I didn’t, and I totally regret not rallying! A piece of advice to future study away students: Be present and keep

News 3760 $125,000 endowment will further Jazz Studies at PLU for years to come Mandi LeCompte November 20, 2016 News 376 Views Read more

, said in a statement that it’s clear their vibrant, brilliant son touched many lives. “We are so grateful to God for the gift Tom has been,” they wrote. “We can’t imagine a life without that gift, even though we lost him early.” Remembering Tom: Tumblr | A Mother’s Tribute William Teska, Ph.D. , died in his home June 25. Teska started his service to PLU as professor of biology in July 2000. He served as associate provost from that time until June 2003, and as chair of the environmental studies

Incident Reporting Form. Impacted Parties can remain anonymous; however, the Title IX office will only be able to act on as much information as is given. Contact the Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Coordinators via email or phone:  Jennifer Childress-White, Assistant Dean of Students, Title IX Coordinator (childrjl@plu.edu, titleix@plu.edu, or 253.535.7361) Gretchen Howell, Director for HR, Deputy Title IX Coordinator (crosgrgm@plu.edu, or 253.535.7329) Eva Frey, Dean of Students, Deputy Title IX

in their chosen careers. But unlike at many other universities, for our graduates success also means developing both a deep understanding of their possible roles in the world and the tools necessary to benefit the world around them. In short, a PLU education is a values-based education. You will be asked to wrestle with issues of value throughout your studies so that you develop the skills and sensibilities to be a successful human being, living a life in service to others. Your professors will

Interdisciplinary Programs.MoreOur DistinctionsPLU integrates professional studies with the liberal arts and sciences for a comprehensive education to successfully prepare students for “lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care.” See what will make your PLU education distinctive.MoreCommuter & Transfer Student ConnectionsOver 20% of each year's incoming class are transfer students. Commuter and Transfer Student Connections is committed to providing and advocating for programs and services that

Photo by Dr. Rose McKenney Dear Pierce County, Over the last semester in my Environmental Studies 350 course at PLU, I began to truly appreciate the importance and impact of community. In a time of social distancing and virtual classes, the class’ rare physical sessions were a literal and metaphorical breath of fresh air. As we conducted our data collections at the Parkland Prairie, I could not stop thinking about the negative impact that our communities have had on other communities, both