You Ask, We Answer: How is playing a college varsity different from playing a high school varsity sport?
Playing an NCAA Division III varsity sport at PLU differs from playing a high school varsity sport immensely. From the level of athletic opportunity to the overall lifestyle shift, DIII athletics creates an environment that is rich in growth both on and off the field…
What are the differences between high school and college? PLU students weigh in.
Worried about the changes you might have when you start college? We went around campus to ask our fellow PLU students the differences between college and high school that they’ve experienced, and think their answers will help you get prepped for your own college transition!
Residence hall pride on full display at this year’s Community Cup
The Community Cup is a yearly tradition at PLU, when each residence hall competes in a multi-day event, testing spirit and skill. This year, students battled to determine which hall was the best at cornhole, various video games, and lip sync performances. The winner was…
Congrats to the Volleyball Team!
PLU’s volleyball team dominated this fall. They won the Northwest Conference Championship for the second time in three years to move on to the NCAA Division III national tournament (their 14th appearance in the tournament!). Go Lutes! PLU NCAA Division III Athletics Interested in playing…
Major Minute Monday: Data Science
Learn about PLU’s Data Science major in just one minute from Professor Jeff Caley!
Ask the Expert: What’s something students are surprised to learn about PLU’s Recreation programs?
Many students are surprised by just how much PLU Recreation offers – not just for fun and fitness, but also for paid jobs , leadership development , and unique experiences . For example, Lutes can teach exercise classes, and PLU covers both their certification and…
Major Monday: Political Science – Areli’s impactful time doing advocacy work in D.C.
When Areli Arauja Ruiz ’26 first came to PLU, she didn’t expect a study away fair to change her life. She remembers meeting Professor Michael Artime , “That moment sparked a life-changing conversation.” Fast forward a few years, and Areli — a political science and…
Meet Trailblazer Connor O’Brien: student, athlete, and entrepreneur
PLU junior Connor O’Brien ’27 is juggling a lot — soccer, school, and his own business! He’s a finance major with a data science minor, plays midfield on the soccer team, and somehow still finds time to run 360 Home Services LLC, a home maintenance…
Ask the Expert: What’s the Difference between NCAA Division I, II & III?
If you’re thinking about playing a varsity sport in college (or like following college sports in general!), you’ve probably heard the terms NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II and NCAA Division III (PLU’s 18 varsity athletic teams are part of Division III, aka D3).; So,…
Major Monday: Theatre & Dance
Tom Smith , Chair of Theatre & Dance, shares why it’s a great time to study theatre and dance and why PLU is a great place for it. PLU Theatre & Dance Program Highlights: Cool opportunities. Each season the Theatre & Dance Department produces 4…
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