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  • The Chemistry Department at the University of North Texas is now accepting applications for its Summer 2018 NSF-REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) Program.  The ten-week program will begin  May 29  (arriving  May 27 ).  Participants will receive a $5,000 stipend, and housing will be provided. …

    2018 UNT Chemistry NSF-REU Program Posted by: alemanem / January 8, 2018 January 8, 2018 The Chemistry Department at the University of North Texas is now accepting applications for its Summer 2018 NSF-REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) Program.  The ten-week program will begin May 29 (arriving May 27).  Participants will receive a $5,000 stipend, and housing will be provided.  Funds are available to help defray travel costs to and from the REU site, which is located in the northern

  • The combined Elliott Press and the Thorniley Collection of Antique Type at PLU now makes up the largest collection of printing equipment in the Pacific Northwest, both in size and variety of type styles and eras represented. Last month, with the tiniest pica of type…

    and place it in the hands of experts who would convert it from a mostly hands-off ‘museum’ into a working and teaching treasure,” said Teresa Russell, chairperson for WCP Solutions. “Happily, PLU enabled us to achieve all four. I am thrilled to be putting the collection in such capable, enthusiastic hands.” The collection originated with William O. Thorniley, who received a small printing press in 1909 at the age of 10, beginning his fascination with type. He traveled extensively for his job

  • Immigrant described as ‘crawling’ causes professor to take a closer look By Chris Albert, University Communications Adela Ramos will never forget the day when, as a graduate student at Columbia University in New York City, she was reading a “New York Times” article about a…

    Ramos, the journey Nayeli takes is fascinating, heartbreaking and even a little bit hopeful, because a character like Nayeli is developing her sense of identify without the benefit of her father’s guidance. For Ramos, stories like “Into the Beautiful North” are appealing because they are not simply a good read, but they accurately show just how complex the world really is. And those complexities can be lost, she believes, when people casually use loaded words to describe people who are different

  • Once a major in communication, Stephanie Aparicio Zambrano ’23 found burgeoning success turning her advice-giving prowess into a future career path. Zambrano found her calling in working with college students as an intern in PLU’s Dean of Students Office. There, she learned the importance of…

    Stephanie Aparicio Zambrano ’23 discusses her PLU experience, psychology major & internship with the Dean of Students Office Posted by: Zach Powers / March 29, 2023 Image: Stephanie Aparicio Zambrano is a senior psychology major at PLU. (Photos by Emma Stafki ’26/PLU) March 29, 2023 By Grant Hoskins ’23PLU Marketing & Communications Student WriterOnce a major in communication, Stephanie Aparicio Zambrano ’23 found burgeoning success turning her advice-giving prowess into a future career

  • The U.S. Department of State is excited to host its second virtual STEM Diversity Career Fair on Thursday, November 17, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time.  This year’s event will again focus on STEM careers in the Foreign and Civil Service as…

    -on-one. Please join us on November 17th by clicking here to register.  Registration is free and open to all U.S. citizens with educational or work experience in STEM fields.  We encourage you to think about serving your country while experiencing the world, engaging with different cultures, and doing meaningful, intellectually challenging, and interesting work. Visit careers.state.gov to learn more about our current vacancies. U.S. citizenship is required. An equal opportunity employer. Read

  • TACOMA, Wash. (March 12, 2015)—Brockton Gates ’12 walked through a backyard toward the basement of a quiet house in Seattle. He was on his way to interview for a job at a small and successful startup, Porch, where he eventually would become the Head of…

    Brockton Gates ’12 Gets off to a Strong Start at Seattle Startup Porch Posted by: Sandy Dunham / March 12, 2015 Image: Brockton Gates ’12 works at Seattle startup Porch. (Photo courtesy Brockton Gates) March 12, 2015 By Evan Heringer ’16PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, Wash. (March 12, 2015)—Brockton Gates ’12 walked through a backyard toward the basement of a quiet house in Seattle. He was on his way to interview for a job at a small and successful startup, Porch, where he eventually

  • The Global Studies program at Pacific Lutheran University recently established a chapter of the Sigma Iota Rho Honor Society for International Studies. PLU is just the second university in Washington to become a member of the prestigious organization. Sigma Iota Rho works to advance the…

    scholarship of students of international affairs through the promotion of a deeper understanding of world affairs. “The society supports the consensus that international studies require an interdisciplinary perspective that includes technical and analytical skills, as well as facility in a foreign language,” said Ami V. Shah, a global studies professor and faculty advisor to the PLU Sigma Iota Rho chapter. “Our curriculum was vetted by the national office and deemed to fulfill these goals.” PLU students

  • The application deadline for the Molecular Engineering Materials Center (MEM-C) Research Experience for Undergraduates has been extended to Friday, March 5, 2021. University of Washington’s Molecular Engineering Materials Center (MEM-C) aims to accelerate the development of future energy conversion, information processing, and sensing technologies through…

    the program and how to apply, please visit: http://uwmemc.org/education/programs/reu/ Read Previous Application Deadline Extended for the Clean Energy Bridge to Research Program! Read Next Reimagine Indians into Medicine (RISE) Summer Academy LATEST POSTS Mississippi State University Now Accepting 2025 Summer REU Environmental Science Applications November 15, 2024 Dept of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship October 30, 2024 2025 Fred Hutch Summer Undergraduate Research Program

  • Did you know that PLU is the closest university to Mt. Rainier? The majestic mountain can be seen from some spots on campus. Check out student photographer Emma Stafki as she shares a recent evening hike up the mountain.

    Around the PNW: Evening hike to Mt. Rainier Posted by: vcraker / October 20, 2022 October 20, 2022 Did you know that PLU is the closest university to Mt. Rainier? The majestic mountain can be seen from some spots on campus. Check out student photographer Emma Stafki as she shares a recent evening hike up the mountain. Read Previous First-year student athletes share their experience at PLU Read Next Around the PNW: Rock-climbing in Central Washington LATEST POSTS PLU Scores 4.5 out of 5 on

  • Join PLU student videographer Matt Shaps ’24 as he travels with Outdoor Rec on an epic rock-climbing adventure in Vantage, Washington. Learn about Outdoor Rec’s upcoming day and weekend trips at plu.edu/recreations/outdoor-rec.

    Around the PNW: Rock-climbing in Central Washington Posted by: vcraker / October 26, 2022 October 26, 2022 Join PLU student videographer Matt Shaps ’24 as he travels with Outdoor Rec on an epic rock-climbing adventure in Vantage, Washington. Learn about Outdoor Rec’s upcoming day and weekend trips at plu.edu/recreations/outdoor-rec. Read Previous Around the PNW: Evening hike to Mt. Rainier Read Next PLU Honors Dia de los Muertos LATEST POSTS PLU Scores 4.5 out of 5 on Campus Pride Index: What