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  • 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…

    ’24, criminal justice major Raphi Crenshaw ’24, and biology major Ash Bechtel ’24 may be just beginning their professional careers, but they are years into their vocational and community service. This issue also showcases PLU alumni and professors who provide wellness services and design systems critical to human flourishing. I hope you are as inspired as I am by Brice Johnson ’99’s humanitarian leadership, Cheri Souza ’01’s philanthropy, and Professor Erik Hammerstrom’s spiritual care. This issue

  • PLU Admission Blog in Diversity Justice Sustainability https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/topic/diversity-justice-sustainability/

    News articles and blog posts from Pacific Lutheran University.

    Academic advice for students on the spectrum First-year PLU student Bethany Vigil ’27 recently received Study.com’s scholarship for students on the autism spectrum. Bethany will major in biology , minoring in psychology , and hopes to attend medical school after graduating from PLU. We asked what academic advice Bethany would give to… October 5, 2023 CommunityDiversityDiversity Justice SustainabilityInvolvementLife on CampusReformerStudent LifeStudent VoiceTrailblazer

  • PLU Admission Blog in Music https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/topic/music/

    News articles and blog posts from Pacific Lutheran University.

    PLU alum returns to Namibia to research infections and teach marimba Biology major Elizabeth Larios ’21 was awarded a Fullbright scholarship for her work in Namibia. When she was in fourth grade, Larios wanted to be a neurosurgeon. That’s when her class took a field trip to a science museum and Larios saw an exhibit about… November 17, 2022 AcademicsAlumni ProfilesBiologyCommunityDiversityDiversity Justice SustainabilityGlobal EducationInvolvementJusticeLutheran Higher EducationMusicPLU

  • PLU Admission Blog in The Arts https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/topic/the-arts/

    News articles and blog posts from Pacific Lutheran University.

    PLU alum returns to Namibia to research infections and teach marimba Biology major Elizabeth Larios ’21 was awarded a Fullbright scholarship for her work in Namibia. When she was in fourth grade, Larios wanted to be a neurosurgeon. That’s when her class took a field trip to a science museum and Larios saw an exhibit about… November 17, 2022 AcademicsAlumni ProfilesBiologyCommunityDiversityDiversity Justice SustainabilityGlobal EducationInvolvementJusticeLutheran Higher EducationMusicPLU

  • PLU Admission Blog in Current Students https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/topic/current-students/

    News articles and blog posts from Pacific Lutheran University.

    Criminal justice major Raphi Crenshaw ’24 interned at Tacoma Pro Bono and plans to attend law school After graduating from Emerald Ridge High School in Puyallup, Raphi Crenshaw ’24 enrolled at PLU with plans to major in biology . “I was going to become a dermatologist, but when I started taking the classes, well, I wasn’t a fan of it,” Crenshaw remembers.… May 17, 2024 AcademicsCurrent StudentsInternshipsInvolvementPLU GradsReformerSociology

  • PLU Admission Blog in Internships https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/topic/internships/

    News articles and blog posts from Pacific Lutheran University.

    Criminal justice major Raphi Crenshaw ’24 interned at Tacoma Pro Bono and plans to attend law school After graduating from Emerald Ridge High School in Puyallup, Raphi Crenshaw ’24 enrolled at PLU with plans to major in biology . “I was going to become a dermatologist, but when I started taking the classes, well, I wasn’t a fan of it,” Crenshaw remembers.… May 17, 2024 AcademicsCurrent StudentsInternshipsInvolvementPLU GradsReformerSociology

  • PLU Admission Blog in Service https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/topic/service/

    News articles and blog posts from Pacific Lutheran University.

    PLU alum returns to Namibia to research infections and teach marimba Biology major Elizabeth Larios ’21 was awarded a Fullbright scholarship for her work in Namibia. When she was in fourth grade, Larios wanted to be a neurosurgeon. That’s when her class took a field trip to a science museum and Larios saw an exhibit about… November 17, 2022 AcademicsAlumni ProfilesBiologyCommunityDiversityDiversity Justice SustainabilityGlobal EducationInvolvementJusticeLutheran Higher EducationMusicPLU

  • PLU Admission Blog in Student Life https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/topic/student-life/

    News articles and blog posts from Pacific Lutheran University.

    Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community Ash Bechtel has always wanted to be in healthcare, but she wasn’t sure which direction to take — nursing or medical school. So, Ash counseled with family and academic advisors before deciding to pursue a biology major that would lead her to becoming a doctor.… June 13, 2024 AcademicsBiologyGender Sexuality and Race StudiesGlobal EducationPre-HealthReformerSciencesSeekerStudent

  • PLU Admission Blog in Student Voice https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/topic/student-voice/

    News articles and blog posts from Pacific Lutheran University.

    You Ask. We Answer. Will Your Pre-Health Program Help Me Get Into Medical School? Did you know PLU pre-health students have an 80 percent acceptance rate into medical school? How does PLU’s advising track differ from being a pre-health major at other universities? Ann Auman, Professor of Biology and Pre-Health Science Advisor, answers students’ most asked questions in this… April 5, 2024 AcademicsBiologyFAQ'sPre-HealthProfessorsStudent Voice

  • News in Mathematics https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/news/topic/mathematics/

    News articles and blog posts from Pacific Lutheran University.

    Isaiah Banken ’21 earns Torrison Scholarship because of his dedication to medicine and faith Isaiah Banken ’21 knew he wanted to pursue a career in medicine. Banken, with a B.S. in biology and a minor in mathematics from PLU, explored various medical opportunities near his hometown of Wenatchee, WA, including working at a ski resort, serving in hospice care,… January 3, 2024 BiologyMathematics