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PLU School of Business renews a mark of distinction with AACSB accreditation https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2022/02/24/business-school-accreditation/

Pacific Lutheran University’s School of Business continues a half-century of excellence by extending its accreditation from AACSB International for its undergraduate and graduate programs. “This is a major accomplishment and signifies academic excellence at PLU,” said Mark Mulder, Ph.D., dean of the School of Business.…

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Karen Marquez ‘22 aspires to help her community through her studies https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2022/05/20/karen-marquez/

Karen Marquez ‘22 is a senior social work major with minors in Hispanic studies and criminal justice. Marquez is a heritage speaker of Spanish, and has a deep love for languages, culture, and diversity. She hopes to use her degree and the skills she is…

career to participate in, and will continue to help those around her through her compassion and love for community. Read Previous PLU announces that José Curiel Morelos will serve as the new director of Campus Safety Read Next Cameron Bennett helps establish a culture of innovation at PLU 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 Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place

PLU introduces new data science major to meet growing demand in data-driven economy https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2024/05/06/plu-introduces-data-science-major/

PLU officials recently announced the launch of a new data science major, which will commence this fall semester. This strategic addition responds to the escalating interest among undergraduates in coursework dedicated to data science and analytics. The highly collaborative mathematics and computer science departments will…

program’s student learning outcomes will foster critical thinking, communication, and practical use of math and stats. Students will excel in data through projects, fostering innovation and adaptive problem-solving. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts a 35 percent growth in data science jobs from 2022 to 2032, outpacing the average for all other fields. With approximately 17,700 annual openings for data scientists projected over the next decade, the demand for skilled professionals in this

Modernizing Mental Health https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2024/09/06/modernizing-mental-health/

PLU professor and psychology department chair Tiffany Artime and her collaborator from Wellesley College Centers for Women are leading a team of researchers and stakeholders who envision a future where evidence-based trauma treatments are integrated into university counseling services, empowering students to thrive. Artime and…

mental health support on college campuses nationwide,” says Artime. For Artime, the principles of STAIR and the project’s potential impact mirror the ethos of PLU and the Department of Psychology. “The project signifies more than academic advancement,” she says. “It embodies a commitment to holistic student well-being and research-driven innovation. “We’re implementing a therapy that is going to really help people.” Psychology professor Laura Shneidman spends one (major) minute describing the

All flourishing is mutual https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2024/09/10/all-flourishing-is-mutual/

Merriam-Webster defines “flourishing” as marked by vigorous and healthy growth. Sounds lovely! Who doesn’t like vigorous and healthy growth? There is a lot to like in this definition, but I think the way we often think about flourishing misses something essential. Flourishing is a significant…

shoots are strong. We know that if our garden is flourishing, it will not only provide nourishment for the plants in our stead, but also grow seeds that will ride the wind near and far, and germinate into plants that anchor new gardens. It’s our hope that PLU community members can flourish individually and also serve as catalysts for flourishing in the lives of others. In this issue of Resolute, we highlight recent graduates who flourished at PLU. Lutes like innovation studies major Heven Ambachew