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History of the School of NursingPrior to 1950, for two decades, pre-nursing at Pacific Lutheran College (PLC) was offered in cooperation with Tacoma General Hospital, Swedish Hospital, and the California Lutheran Hospital in Los Angeles. The first indication that a bachelor’s degree with a major in nursing existed at PLU is identified in the 1945-46 PLC catalog. In the fall of 1950, the nursing curriculum was submitted for consideration by the State of Washington. On April 23, 1951, the State

Originally constructed in 1952, Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, formerly Eastvold Hall, was restored thanks to a $10 million bequest from the university’s most generous benefactress, Karen Hille Phillips, in addition to gifts from many other donors. KHP houses various faculty offices, music practice rooms, theatre support facilities and two large classrooms. Planning for restoration and expansion of the building began in 1996, and in 2005 the architectural firm NBBJ was

The History of Learning Is ForEverIn April 1998, Learning Is ForEver affiliated with Pierce College’s Continuing Education Department.  Pierce College invited citizens of the county to join in the planning process for a Lifetime Learning Institute (LLI).  Twelve individuals met in November 2000 to begin learning how to launch an Elderhostel “at home” program (Currently called Road Scholar’s LLI).  Members of the Edmonds College LLI provided valuable assistance with the non profit paperwork

Business Education has always been a fundamental aspect of Pacific Lutheran University. In 1898, the year of the first graduation, the institution changed its name to Pacific Lutheran Academy and Business College to best reflect its academic focus. The first graduation consisted of two female students, one from the Academy and the other from the Business College. Throughout the history of Pacific Lutheran University, the business programs have upheld their quality and commitment to education