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  • Medical College Admission TestThe Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is a standardized, multiple-choice examination designed to assess the examinee’s problem solving, critical thinking, and knowledge of science concepts and principles prerequisite to the study of medicine. Almost all U.S. medical schools require applicants to submit MCAT exam scores.  Many schools do not accept MCAT exam scores that are more than three years old. The MCAT includes four (4) major test sections: Molecular

  • On Exhibit: Resources about Acknowledging and Respecting Indigenous Languages and Land Posted by: Holly Senn / November 17, 2021 November 17, 2021 Exhibit Overview This exhibit highlights resources for exploring the south Puget Sound indigenous Salish family of languages, including Twulshootseed. As the PLU land acknowledgement notes, “PLU is on the traditional lands of the Nisqually, Puyallup, Squaxin Island and Steilacoom peoples; we acknowledge and respect the traditional caretakers of this

  • PLU introduces new data science major to meet growing demand in data-driven economy Posted by: nicolacs / May 6, 2024 Image: Students work on group projects in the MATH 348 course titled “Statistical Computing and Consulting,” Friday, April 19, 2024, in Morken at PLU. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) May 6, 2024 By MacKenzie HinesPLU Marketing & CommunicationsPLU officials recently announced the launch of a new data science major, which will commence this fall semester. This strategic addition responds to

  • on College and University Campuses organized by the Centers for Disease Control.Warwick, who has worked with the Department of Justice since 2006 with PLU’s Campus Grant Project and over the past three years as a private contractor to review grant submissions, was recommended by the DOJ to take part in this meeting of experts who will compose a set of guidelines for funding future grant projects out of the CDC. “The purpose of this Think Tank is to pull together 40ish professionals (including law

  • - Faculty Newsletter SeriesDean of Inclusive Excellence Jen Smith features inclusive excellence tips and resources as part of a regular series in the Faculty Newsletter. Peruse the archive and look for new content every Tuesday. Embracing SilenceWhile silence in our classrooms sometimes feels awkward or unproductive, it can actually be essential to creating a climate where more students are comfortable participating in the discussion and the responses that students share have more depth and complexity

  • July 27, 2011 ‘We are all Norwegians’ By Loren J. Anderson Ladies and Gentlemen: We gather this evening to remember and pay tribute, to share our hurt and show that we care, and to grieve for those we have lost, even as we reach out to support one another. The Norwegian flag stands at half staff – along with the U.S. flag and Washington state flag – on the PLU campus in remembrance of the victims of the attacks in Norway. (Photo by John Froschauer) We are drawn together by the quite natural

  • Engaging the mind, shaping the futureThe success of the Wild Hope Center for Vocation was established, in good measure, through the lives of the faculty mentors who engage their students with questions of meaning and purpose—in the classroom, during a casual conversation, through collaborative research, or even by speaking at Wild Hope event. Rooted in the conviction that purposeful learning shapes meaningful living in a complex world, the Wild Hope Center for Vocation asks faculty to consider

  • Choosing your MajorChoosing a MajorExplore your InterestsWho am I?What are my options?I've Decided...Now What?I'm Still not SureChoosing a Major Where Do I Begin? Choosing a major is an important decision, one that should not be hurried. The time that you give to the PROCESS of making this decision will be well spent. Making a major decision too quickly or without enough information may only lead to frustration, especially if you later find that the field bores you or that you don’t have the

  • Christmas Jazz JamFor almost 20 years, the annual Christmas Jam has been a collaboration between the PLU Jazz Ensemble and public radio station, KPLU. KPLU is one of the top National Public Radio markets in the country and a leader in jazz radio and web streaming throughout the world. It has won numerous industry awards for news and jazz programming. Each December before final exams week, the PLU jazz ensemble performs an hour-long live broadcast of jazz-flavored holiday favorites with a

  • Brass Music & Book Review! Posted by: Reesa Nelson / February 28, 2020 February 28, 2020 PLU Music was featured twice in the most recent edition of the International Trumpet Guild Journal, an industry publication for trumpet players, teachers, manufactures, and music publishers. With thousands of members in over 60 countries, the Journal is an important resource for anyone interested in the trumpet profession. The Journal reviewed the Lyric Brass Quintet’s 2018 album, Luther 501, recorded at