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  • . Can IHON work with my major?Yes, absolutely! IHON students have majored and minored in every program at PLU, from Biology to Global Studies, Nursing to English, Business to Education. Because IHON courses are interdisciplinary, they work well with all majors.  We offer courses every semester, including January term, so that we can accommodate highly scheduled majors like Nursing and Education.  In fact, IHON students often find IHON easier to fit into the major than the other Gen Ed because it

  • national initiative works to help close the shortage gap in the nursing workforce across the country. The three foundations will match $125,000 from the national initiative to provide a total of up to $250,00 to launch the Comprehensive Gerontologic Education Partnership in Thurston, Pierce, Mason and Kitsap counties. The partnership is formed by PLU and six supporting organizations. According to Terry Miller, dean of the School of Nursing and project director, the partnership is an original approach

  • projects where business students can ‘learn by doing,’ allowing them to experience and wrestle with real-world marketing challenges within an organization/company,” Mulder said. “In this case, the impact is that the students’ research, branding and final marketing plan will provide direct support to EnVia.” EnVia, headquartered in Oaxaca, Mexico, seeks to empower female entrepreneurs through business funding and education. Oaxaca is one of PLU’s “Gateway” Study Away programs, and PLU students have

  • building and enhancing our community through the study, practice and understanding of artistic expression. Housing the departments of Art & Design, Communication & Theatre, and Music — and presenting more than 250 events each season — SOAC combines the best practices of liberal arts education and exploration with the values and benefits of applied and professional study. SOAC offers several artistic achievement awards to talented students in Art & Design, Dance, Forensics (Speech & Debate), Music and

  • PLU myself, I know the value of a PLU education and where it can take you professionally. I couldn’t be more proud of my alma mater for investing in these future leaders!” With this new agreement, PLU will provide accepted students a dollar-for-dollar match of scholarships awarded by Palmer Scholars. These students will be guaranteed a $3,000 Palmer Scholars Scholarship and a $3,000 PLU Scholarship on top of any merit or need-based scholarships they qualify for.  “We are pleased and honored to

  • name, see their picture, and view their degree information. All content from the ceremony will be available for viewing after the event as well. PLU is working in partnership with the Washington D.C.–based company Full Measure Education in producing the virtual commencement ceremonies. Full Measure Education will help ensure that the registration and attendance process for students, families, and friends is seamless, and will work with PLU’s Commencement Planning Team to ensure the events are well

  • Navigating the Physical Therapy Program Application ProcessThe Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS) allows PT applicants to use a single web-based application and one set of materials to apply to multiple PT education programs. The purpose is to facilitate the admissions process for applicants and programs, promote the physical therapist profession and educational programs to a broad spectrum of applicants, and provide rich applicant data for institutional, regional, and

  • Navigating the Physical Therapy Program Application ProcessThe Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS) allows PT applicants to use a single web-based application and one set of materials to apply to multiple PT education programs. The purpose is to facilitate the admissions process for applicants and programs, promote the physical therapist profession and educational programs to a broad spectrum of applicants, and provide rich applicant data for institutional, regional, and

  • has led student and regent study tours in Rome and central Italy. Since 2005, he has led faculty, staff, and student workshops on the liberal arts and higher education, published extensively on the origins, development, and gifts of Lutheran higher education, and represented PLU at international conferences in ritual studies and reformation studies. Dr. Torvend served as the first University Chair in Lutheran Studies from 2011-2017 and established the annual Lutheran Studies Conference at PLU. He

  • Homecoming Highlights Awards Recognition Alumni Profiles Alumni Events Class Notes Calendar Home Alumni News Alumni Awards & Recognition Mike Burton ’69 Distinguished Alumnus Award B urton’s distinguished career spans four decades in an array of stellar programs and services such as forensics, national boards and officiating. In addition, he was a master teacher who received the coveted Golden Apple Award from Channel 9 and PEMCO Insurance for excellence in education. Burton’s career as a debate coach