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February 5, 2013 PLU top placer in the Peace Corps This year, Pacific Lutheran University ranks No.18 on Peace Corps’ 2013 Top Colleges for small schools. The annual list recognizes the highest volunteer-producing colleges and universities for small, medium, large and graduate institutions. There are currently 15 undergraduate alumni from PLU serving overseas. Last year PLU produced only 9 volunteers, and by doubling their number this year they have joined the top 25 volunteer-producing schools
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August 6, 2014 Mackenzie Deane ’15 and Professor Tina Saxowsky worked together this summer during a summer research project looking at the growth of yeast cells. (John Froschauer, Photo) By Barbara Clements Content Development Director PLU Marketing and Communication While many of her friends might be out enjoying the sunshine this summer, Mackenzie Deane ’15 will be donning her lab coat and goggles and heading up to the second floor of the Rieke Science Center to culture, poke at, prod, and
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PLU Raises Black Lives Matter Flag on Red Square Posted by: Zach Powers / September 5, 2020 Image: Andre Jones ’22, speaking during the ceremony raising the Black Lives Matter flag. (Photos by John Froschauer/PLU) September 5, 2020 By Rosemary Bennett '21PLU Marketing and CommunicationsMembers of the Pacific Lutheran University Black Student Union led a ceremony raising the Black Lives Matter flag on Red Square on Friday evening. Organized by BSU student leaders, the ceremony featured Black
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Angela Rodriguez Hinojosa ’24 lights up when talking about her role in the Murdock Trust-funded research on RNA detection. A collaboration between faculty and students at Pacific Lutheran University, Seattle Pacific University, and Northwest University, the interdisciplinary project aims to fill the gaps in what we know about RNA and its function. Under the direction of chemistry professor Neal Yakelis, Angela has been working to develop an organic compound that can better visualize and track RNA in
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Partnership with PNWUBeginning with applications for the cohort starting in Fall 2023, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences School of Physical Therapy (PNWU-SOPT) have agreed to admission interviews for qualified PLU graduates (since 2020) for those who meet the minimum admission requirements, obtain a composite GRE score (quantitative and verbal reasoning) of 300 or higher and a GRE writing score of 4 or higher, and have a 3.2 GPA or higher in each of the following: cumulative
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: teaching students and engaging in scholarly pursuits. For many academics, these are distinct activities. Like the student-athlete who spends time in the classroom and on the field — but doesn’t juggle a soccer ball in class or write papers during practice — the teacher-scholar at most universities teaches courses and carries out a scholarly research agenda, with little overlap. At Pacific Lutheran University, the teacher-scholar identity means something different. Yes, faculty members at PLU teach and
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YouTube Short: PLU Parkland Night Market & Taste of Garfield Street At PLU, student life is dynamic, both on and off campus. During New Student Orientation , Zari explored the Parkland Night Market, where local vendors showcased their unique offerings, and then headed to the Taste of Garfield Street to give a quick rundown of the… September 30, 2024 CommunityCurrent StudentsLife on CampusStudent LifeStudent Voice
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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
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Stuart Gavidia ‘24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County Stuart Gavidia is a first generation Latino student and spent most of his life in Lakewood and then Spanaway, about 10 minutes from PLU, and he knew he wanted to come here for college, so he could remain close to his family. He also knew… May 22, 2024 Computer Science
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2024-25 University Gallery ScheduleThe Gallery is free to visit and is open 8am to 4pm, Monday – Friday or by appointment. Jump to the University Gallery Season Archives. Windows on the World: Objects from PLU’s Collections September 18, 2024– October 16, 2024 Opening Reception: September 18, 5-7 pm Drawing from all across campus, this exhibition spotlights a range of remarkable historical objects, artworks, and scientific specimens. Come explore the amazing diversity of PLU’s collections
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