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2021-22 cycle was “very competitive,” said Carmiña Palerm, associate professor of Hispanic and Latino Studies and Larios’ Fulbright advisor. “She was competing with master’s and Ph.D. students from universities like Princeton and Yale.” Larios says that while she knew the Fulbright program was competitive, she didn’t realize what she was up against until after receiving the grant. “I’m glad I didn’t know because I probably wouldn’t have applied,” she says. Larios attributes much of the success in

, valuable resources that we could see a purpose to as students ourselves. Everything we selected to place in our care packages was intentional and resourceful.” To obtain funding for the care packages the students applied for a grant through the Student Activities and Resource Fee (SARF) committee.“Essentially how the SARF funding worked was for us to come up with a very concrete proposal for helping students,” said Haneda. “We brainstormed a bunch of ideas on what to put in the package. I think the

provide students with accessible, valuable resources that we could see a purpose to as students ourselves. Everything we selected to place in our care packages was intentional and resourceful.” To obtain funding for the care packages the students applied for a grant through the Student Activities and Resource Fee (SARF) committee. “Essentially how the SARF funding worked was for us to come up with a very concrete proposal for helping students,” said Haneda. “We brainstormed a bunch of ideas on what to

strength. But we will not be able to rest on our laurels, we must find ways to “globalize” every PLU student’s education, both on campus and through additional study-away possibilities. Global education is currently a key to admissions marketing, I believe it may become even more important. Fourth, the market for “higher” higher education will continue to expand. The Master’s may become the new BA and, in many fields, the applied doctorate will be the new MA. While we have a solid foothold in graduate

more students to UW Medicine is the UW itself. So what are your best odds of getting into med school? That’s easy: PLU. Do you think the UW sends 66 percent of its successful pre-med undergrads to med school? Forget it. But we do. PLU offers smaller classes, more lab time, more time with a pre-med advisor. At a big state school? Get in line. Or choose PLU instead. Clayton Bracht ’14 says his financial aid package was better at PLU than any other university he applied to #2 97% of students receive

determine NLRB jurisdiction over faculty bargaining units at religiously affiliated colleges and universities that had been developed by the federal courts of appeal was followed, all NLRB members agreed that the NLRB has no jurisdiction over PLU.  But the NLRB, by a 3-2 vote, adopted a new test — that its contingent faculty members must also perform a religious function — and applied this new test to find NLRB jurisdiction. “All five Board members agree that the NLRB’s prior test was wrong, and all

significant contributions to their respective fields and work to assist students in making advancements towards their academic and career goals.) I applied, interviewed, and was offered the position!Learn more about PLU's Mentoring ProgramAlumni and Student Connections offers mentoring programs that connect students with accomplished professionals from PLU’s alumni network.  Interested in having a mentor or being a mentor? Registration closes on October 15, 2023. Atosha is a Great Horned Owl who was

as the library’s educational strategy. His career in public library administration has taken him across the country, and he’s learned lessons each step of the way that have made him a better librarian, public administrator and education leader. Brian Bannon gives a keynote talk at a 2016 Aspen Institute-sponsored conference. An Emerald City mentorAfter two years at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Bannon began his library career in the Emerald City. He was hired by the Seattle Public Library

training and practice. Through coursework, mentoring support, and an applied project, M.S. candidates develop the knowledge and skills they need to become effective evidence-based practitioners who can enhance their own career while positively impacting those they serve. Making a career change? Connect with us to learn about Pacific Lutheran University graduate programs.Regardless of your reason for switching careers, PLU graduate programs can help you gain the knowledge and experience you need to find

Team to help the families get settled and adjust to life in America, said John Summerour ’87, a member of the team. “It was not long after their arrival that we recognized the families had special challenges in the areas of education,” Summerour said. “They had no access to formal education in Somalia, and when they arrived, they were illiterate in their own language. “We realized the kids were going to have special needs, and it became obvious they needed additional tutoring.” The church applied