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PLU MBA program ranked first in Washington among private universities by U.S. News Posted by: mhines / May 8, 2023 Image: PLU’s MBA program is housed in the Morken Center for Learning and Technology. (Photo by Sy Bean/PLU) May 8, 2023 By MacKenzie HinesAssistant Director of CommunicationsPLU is again ranked as the top private university Master of Business Administration (MBA) program in Washington State and the #2 MBA program in the state. In addition, PLU is #122 Best Business Schools (tie

universities in the latest “Best Grad School” rankings released by U.S. News & World Report.PLU ranked #86 among the nation’s most prestigious master’s nursing programs. The master’s nursing program ranking was a nine-spot improvement from the previous year. According to U.S. News’ ranking methodology, this rise in rankings shows PLU’s commitment to ensuring a high-quality, personable learning experience for advanced nursing practice and dedication to preparing practitioners to uniquely provide direct and

master’s degree in education. Note: Interested in learning about financial aid options for teachers? Check out our blog — Understanding Loan Forgiveness, Grants and Scholarships for Future Teachers.Start ApplicationApply for admission to the MAE program to reach your career goals. Apply NowBecome a Teacher in Washington State — Connect With PLU!There’s no time like the present to invest in your teaching career and invest in the next generation of American students. An advanced degree in education

skied from upper to lower campus. I studied away in Windhoek, Namibia, for one semester (though it was cut short by COVID). Learning about the history of Namibia was fascinating and eye-opening. Traveling to National parks and seeing elephants, giraffes, zebras, and cheetahs is something I’ll cherish for the rest of my life. Being able to study away without it costing more than my regular cost of attendance was amazing. In Namibia, I started a biochemistry research project on the potential chemical

April 1, 2013 Greg Youtz: Composing for the cannery – of boxcars, rhinos, and grapes By James Olson ’14 In 1973, a 17-year-old Gregory Youtz departed from Sea-Tac International Airport and landed in France. Meritoriously skipping the third grade, the young composer had afforded himself the luxury of a year in limbo – graduating high school a year early and giving himself time to explore before college. In the dead space between high school and “higher learning,” potential itineraries sprawled

also the head coach of men’s soccer at Bellevue College; coach of two FC Alliance Premier Soccer A-teams in Woodinville; a coach with Washington’s Elite Player Development youth soccer program; and co-founder of a nonprofit called PlayUp, created to empower, support and develop youth through soccer and mentorship. Sometimes, it would appear, your vocation finds you, even if you turn your back on it. “Who knows where I would be now if I hadn’t quit?” Croft said. “It was a good learning experience

learning about is a crucial piece and a big part of why we do the pilgrimage.” "It was just one of those topics that was not discussed and you knew better than to ask about it. From what I gather from relatives, they didn’t talk about it because they didn’t want their kids to worry about it. Even though I may not know their particular story, the chance to go and get an idea of what they went through was a chance I never thought I would have."- Stephen Kitajo '12 Kitajo became involved with the Minidoka

distancing.PLU: In what ways has your professional life been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic: remote work, physical distancing, etc.? Plog: I knew producing radio and a biweekly podcast remotely would be a challenge, but I didn’t realize just how much of a challenge. But we’re adjusting. Closets and blanket forts make great recording studios. We’re learning what software offers the best audio quality. We’re holding news meetings twice a day via video conference. And when we absolutely have to go into the

testament to creativity, problem-solving, and dedication. Many of us don’t realize that art or math works aren’t typically creations of instant genius. Instead, drawing the perfect nose or proving a new mathematical result may take hours, days, or years of learning, effort, and repeated attempts. Sklar was inspired to work on the project by her interest in humanistic mathematics: “The notion that mathematics is, at heart, a human endeavor.” She also got involved as part of a lifelong mission to

skied from upper to lower campus. I studied away in Windhoek, Namibia, for one semester (though it was cut short by COVID). Learning about the history of Namibia was fascinating and eye-opening. Traveling to National parks and seeing elephants, giraffes, zebras, and cheetahs is something I’ll cherish for the rest of my life. Being able to study away without it costing more than my regular cost of attendance was amazing.  In Namibia, I started a biochemistry research project on the potential chemical