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to a NCAA Division II program right after high school before realizing that it was not the right fit. “I was looking around for something with my major, sociology, and PLU was a good program for that and then soccer was an added piece,” Hoagland said. As senior captain of the men’s soccer team, Hoagland ended his years with Lute athletics helping his team tie the record for wins in a single season. “I really like the program, it’s great. I’ve got to meet all these great guys out of it,” Hoagland

PLU Included on Best-of Lists for Value and Business Schools Posted by: Zach Powers / November 17, 2015 Image: (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) November 17, 2015 By Matthew Salzano '18PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 17, 2015)- Pacific Lutheran University was ranked one of the “Best 295 Business Schools” by the Princeton Review and named one of the best value colleges in Washington state by BestValueSchools.com. The Best 295 Business Schools rankings were created using a survey

Nursing’s new Clinical Learning and Simulation Center. Located on the corner of Garfield Street and Pacific Avenue in the building that formerly housed the PLU bookstore, the 16,000-square-foot center will help PLU respond to a critical public need, as Washington state is facing a drastic shortage of nurses. There is a growing demand for bachelor- and graduate degree-prepared nurses fluent in both technology and leadership to address the complex and rapidly changing healthcare environment. PLU is known

interested in its growth into economic, cultural and educational exchanges over the years. When he was looking for a good “small place” to visit—between visits with Bill Gates and President Barack Obama—he chose his old Sister City, and the high school in Tacoma that had created an exchange with a high school in Fuzhou. When people ask why I was invited to be part of the audience at Lincoln that historic day, it is delightful to tell people that I have been part of building bridges between Americans and

promote the services of the American Cancer Society and to raise money “to help create a world where we can celebrate more birthdays.” Relay For Life is the nationwide signature activity for the American Cancer Society, with thousands of events each year across the country. During the Relay, families, schools, companies, hospitals and other community groups create teams who take turns walking around a track all night to raise money to fight cancer. On a personal level, many Relay participants honor

, followed by a final jeopardy question. The trio of competitors from PLU excelled in the categories of metabolism, anatomy, behavior, and endocrinology. “This experience was one for the books. I used to compete on a knowledge bowl team in high school, so it was fun to compete again and represent the department of kinesiology,” said Pociernicki. “It brought me a lot closer to Brianna and Emily and created a stronger relationship between the three of us.”Interested in studying Kinesiology?Kinesiology is

be reclaimed by students when they return to campus in the fall. Demolition plans are currently being drafted with hopes that the building will be taken down by the end of summer 2016. Read Previous Nothing but Pros for PLU’s 1st Community Debate Camp Read Next Teacher/Coach/Award-Winning Alumnus Inducted into National High School Hall of Fame COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private

environmentally friendly innovations.” Sheri Tonn, PLU’s vice president for finance and operations, said she was not surprised by PLU’s high ranking and very pleased with the outcome. “We are very, very pleased to attain this mark, and want to keep the caliber of sustainability to a high level on campus,” she said. She credited the work of the PLU community for the high rating, as well as an initial sustainability water grant by the Russell Family Foundation in 2001. Christine Cooley, PLU’s newly-hired

art and graphics; and Grace Takehara, senior producer. South Sound Premiere Thursday, April 28, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. Studio Theater, Karen Hille Phillips Center for Performing Arts Pacific Lutheran University “We sought to make a thought-provoking film, and it’s really exciting to see our hard work paying off,” said DeFord, a senior Communication major who will graduate in May 2016. “We are honored about the recognition and hope that These Four Years can be helpful to students and families.” These

1995, leading the team to three national championships and earning more than a dozen regional and national awards for coach of the year. Colleen served as an assistant coach and sports psychology consultant on the women’s U.S. national soccer team from 1995 to 2007. She’s currently the mental skills coach of the U.S. women’s national hockey team and works with a variety of other professional, international and Olympic athletes.Department of KinesiologyThe primary mission of the Department of