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  • News articles and blog posts from Pacific Lutheran University.

    PLU senior Allison Sheflo discusses her triple major in geosciences, environmental studies and religion Senior Allison Sheflo will graduate this spring with a triple major in  geosciences ,  environmental studies  and  religion  and a minor in  mathematics . She forged her own trail at PLU, welcoming the adventures that piqued her curiosity and let that lead her way. “It’s… April 24, 2023 Environmental StudiesGeosciencesMathematics

  • 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

  • Allan Belton news for Pacific Lutheran University.

    Innovation Studies Minor in the News PLU’s forthcoming Innovation Studies minor was in the news this month, a new academic program that is being sponsored by the Benson Program in Business and Economic History. Acting PLU President Allan Belton describes Innovation Studies as one example of how PLU prepares students for life… July 27, 2017 Allan BeltonInnovation StudiesNursingTechnology

  • high technology news for Pacific Lutheran University.

    Enhancing Your Major with Innovation Studies By Sarah Cornell-Maier. PLU has a new Innovation Studies program. In fact, I’m a new Innovation minor–one of the first in a growing cohort, scheduled to graduate in May 2019. This series of blog posts is designed to give you the details on the minor,… November 8, 2017 cognitioncreativityhigh technologyinnovation studiesmajorminorSarah Cornell-Maier

  • The Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies program brings together expertise from over a dozen academic departments to offer a cutting-edge and relevant major, along with two innovative minors, for PLU

    up to 3 courses from their other major towards the GSRS major. All GSRS majors are required to complete at least a minor in another department or program.Upcoming Events view images descriptions print Select which month(s) you would like to print: Close Print view all events

  • When we first catch up with environmental advocate Andrew Schwartz ‘07, he’s preparing for a massive road trip with his wife, Emily, and 8-month-old daughter, Maja. They’re headed east to visit Emily’s family in Illinois. But the 36-year-old Schwartz’s life has also been a journey,…

    Andrew Schwartz’s journey from PLU sociology major to environmental justice advocate and eco-ministry leader Posted by: Zach Powers / April 15, 2021 Image: Andrew Schwartz ’07, the director of sustainability and global affairs at The Center for Earth Ethics, walks through Mount Tabor Park in Portland, Oregon. (photos and video by Silong Chhun/PLU) April 15, 2021 By Lora ShinnPLU Marketing and Communications Guest WriterWhen we first catch up with environmental advocate Andrew Schwartz ‘07, he's

  • Sociologists study social life and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Sociologists investigate the structure and development of individuals, communities, organizations and

    Why Study Sociology?Sociologists study social life and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Sociologists investigate the structure and development of individuals, communities, organizations and societies. Few disciplines have such broad scope and relevance.Why Study Sociology at PLU?As a student of sociology, you will move beyond the world that is taken for granted. Sociology provides students with distinctive ways of looking at the world in order to generate new ideas and

  • Innovation Studies news for Pacific Lutheran University.

    Innovation Studies Minor in the News PLU’s forthcoming Innovation Studies minor was in the news this month, a new academic program that is being sponsored by the Benson Program in Business and Economic History. Acting PLU President Allan Belton describes Innovation Studies as one example of how PLU prepares students for life… July 27, 2017 Allan BeltonInnovation StudiesNursingTechnology

  • Sarah Hubert, a BA Acting/Directing and Music double major with a minor in French, studied away in Nantes, France through IES in Spring of 2014.

    A Semester in NantesSarah Hubert, a BA Acting/Directing and Music double major with a minor in French, studied away in Nantes, France through IES in Spring of 2014. A sophomore at the time, Sarah describes how she found her program. After working with Carmen in the Wang Center, she ultimately chose to study in Nantes because it was an immersive language program in a smaller urban area with the opportunity to live with a host family, all of which equates to less English. The program also

  • Michael Halvorson news for Pacific Lutheran University.

    PLU adds Innovation Studies minor, helps students transition from college to career By Thomas Kyle-Milward,  Marketing & Communication TACOMA, WASH. (Dec. 19, 2018) — “Innovation” is a term that gets thrown around a lot. It’s had different connotations at different times over the years, both positive and some negative. Through the addition of a new minor, Innovation… December 21, 2018 Innovation Studies minorMichael HalvorsonSarah Cornell-MaierThomas Kyle-Milward