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  • Pacific Lutheran University is partnering with SkillUp Online, a private education company headquartered in Mumbai, India, with offices in North America (Bellevue, Washington) and Europe, to provide a range of affordable, online, continuing education technology and soft-business skills courses to local, national, and global communities.…

    education classes and growing awareness of the university’s undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Dr. Geoff Foy, PLU’s Associate Provost for Graduate Programs and Continuing Education, embraces this reality and applies a broad vision to the PLU-SkillUp affiliation, saying that “ we’re establishing mutually beneficial agreements with businesses such as SkillUp Online in order to expand our educational and social impact. Multilayered, innovative partnerships — which include input and participation

  • When Kaila Harris ’24 received her PLU acceptance letter, it was a special moment for her and her family. Upon its arrival, Harris read the letter, which included the contents of her financial aid package, aloud to her parents. “When I finished, my dad stood…

    Education major gives back to Parkland community Posted by: vcraker / March 28, 2022 March 28, 2022 When Kaila Harris ’24 received her PLU acceptance letter, it was a special moment for her and her family. Upon its arrival, Harris read the letter, which included the contents of her financial aid package, aloud to her parents. “When I finished, my dad stood up, gave me one of the tightest hugs I’ve had from him in my life, told me he was proud of me and cried,” said Harris. “It was one of two

  • The Jazz Education Network Conference hosts thousands or people from around the globe every year, connecting jazz beginners, professionals, scholars and educators, and industry experts. In 2022, following safety guidelines, the conference was held in Dallas, Texas in early January. Dr. Cassio Vianna was invited…

    PLU Represented at Jazz Education Network Conference Posted by: Reesa Nelson / January 18, 2022 January 18, 2022 The Jazz Education Network Conference hosts thousands or people from around the globe every year, connecting jazz beginners, professionals, scholars and educators, and industry experts. In 2022, following safety guidelines, the conference was held in Dallas, Texas in early January. Dr. Cassio Vianna was invited to participate in the conference in two ways: a performance and a clinic

  • TACOMA, Wash. (April 6, 2015)—Last year, Pacific Lutheran University’s undergraduate Education program achieved a 100-percent hiring rate, while the graduate program saw 90 percent of its students hired. On March 17, 18 school districts from around the state and 10 non-district organizations came to the…

    Education Career Fair Brings Major Employers to Campus—and Results in Immediate Jobs Posted by: Sandy Dunham / April 6, 2015 Image: Students and employers connect at the Education Career Fair at PLU on March 18. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) April 6, 2015 By Taylor Lunka ’15PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, Wash. (April 6, 2015)—Last year, Pacific Lutheran University’s undergraduate Education program achieved a 100-percent hiring rate, while the graduate program saw 90 percent of its

  • MediaLab receives an Award of Merit from The Accolade Competition of Southern California and the Grand Prize in the documentary category in the National Broadcasting Society (NBS) Electronic Media Competition. MediaLab received two awards for its most recent documentary film, These Four Years. The documentary, which…

    MediaLab recognized for latest documentary on higher education Posted by: Todd / March 21, 2016 March 21, 2016 By Amanda Williams '16MediaLab receives an Award of Merit from The Accolade Competition of Southern California and the Grand Prize in the documentary category in the National Broadcasting Society (NBS) Electronic Media Competition.MediaLab received two awards for its most recent documentary film, These Four Years. The documentary, which premiered in Seattle in November 2015, has earned

  • Barr reflects on her PLU education, work overseas Career diplomat Joyce Barr ’76 spoke to the Class of 2008 and their families during Spring Commencement on May 25 at the Tacoma Dome. The following is the text of her speech: Chair Gomulkiewicz, President Anderson, Provost…

    May 22, 2008 Barr reflects on her PLU education, work overseas Career diplomat Joyce Barr ’76 spoke to the Class of 2008 and their families during Spring Commencement on May 25 at the Tacoma Dome. The following is the text of her speech: Chair Gomulkiewicz, President Anderson, Provost Killen, Graduates, Families and Friends. Introduction Good afternoon everyone! It is an honor and a privilege to share this special occasion with you today. When Dr. Anderson asked me to be PLU’s commencement

  • 7:15 a.m. – Mr. Lee’s special education class Aaron Lee ’02, has just arrived at his classroom from his South Hill home in Puyallup, 30 miles away. He has about 10 minutes before students in his special education class begin to wander in. He usually…

    September 1, 2009 7:15 a.m. – Mr. Lee’s special education class Aaron Lee ’02, has just arrived at his classroom from his South Hill home in Puyallup, 30 miles away. He has about 10 minutes before students in his special education class begin to wander in. He usually uses this time to prepare. Or at least think. First, he’d planned to become a social studies teacher, but the special education position in the district was the only one available. So he took it. Now, Lee, 32, doubts he’d want to

  • TACOMA, WASH. (July 28, 2015)-  It’s safe to say Forrest Griek ‘00, ’02 loves being at school. Currently the principal of Tacoma’s Browns Point Elementary, Griek has spent his career serving in a variety of positions at schools throughout the South Sound, including Todd Beamer…

    PLU Alumnus Named National Emerging Leader in Education Posted by: Zach Powers / July 28, 2015 Image: Forrest Griek ’00, ’02 is the principal of Tacoma’s Browns Point Elementary and a national “Emerging Leader” in education. [Photo Courtesy of Tacoma Public Schools] July 28, 2015 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (July 28, 2015)- It’s safe to say Forrest Griek ‘00, ’02 loves being at school. Currently the principal of Tacoma’s Browns Point Elementary, Griek has spent

  • The University of Washington PREP (Post-Baccalaureate Research Education Program) is currently accepting applications for the class of 2022-2023. They seek individuals who are members of groups underrepresented in biomedical sciences, including those with disabilities, who are US citizens or hold permanent resident status, have great potential and enthusiasm…

    University of Washington Post-Baccalaureate Research Education Program Posted by: nicolacs / December 8, 2021 December 8, 2021 The University of Washington PREP (Post-Baccalaureate Research Education Program) is currently accepting applications for the class of 2022-2023. They seek individuals who are members of groups underrepresented in biomedical sciences, including those with disabilities, who are US citizens or hold permanent resident status, have great potential and enthusiasm for science

  • Palmer Scholars builds hope and opportunity through education. Jonathan Jackson, Class of ’12 sociology alum, a member of the PLU Alumni Board and a current MBA student at PLU, is executive director of Palmer Scholars. The organization was founded in 1983 by Tacoma businessman R.…

    Palmer Scholars Builds Hope and Opportunity Through Education Posted by: Marcom Web Team / March 9, 2020 Image: Image: Palmer Scholars H.S. graduates who are PLU bound pose with Jonathan Jackson, Palmer Executive Director March 9, 2020 By StaffDebbie Caffazo, Resolute Magazine - Fall 2019 IssuePalmer Scholars builds hope and opportunity through education.Jonathan Jackson, Class of ’12 sociology alum, a member of the PLU Alumni Board and a current MBA student at PLU, is executive director of