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A PLU student and PLU alum shake hands during a Business Networking Dinner on campus.
How PLU helps you prepare for your future career(s)

Do you keep getting the question, “What’s your major going to be in college?” – which is essentially a different version of “What are you going to be when you grow up?” Or maybe it’s this: “What are you going to do with your major?”…

April 20, 2026
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Nationally ranked softball team has stellar season

Ranked #21 nationally, PLU finished the year with a Northwest Conference championship, NCAA Regional tournament appearance, Northwest Conference Player of the Year, Pitcher of the Year and Coach of the Year.

May 20, 2026
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Arts on Red Square

Check out one of PLU’s annual traditions to participate in arts as a community! Hosted by The Collective art club and other organizations on campus, this event brings out perfect colors to start off the spring. Every year, students get to participate in different activities…

May 19, 2026
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Students, faculty, and staff gather on Red Square on campus for the 4th Annual Studal Farmers Market, on a sunny spring day.
10 ways to take care of your mental health as a college student

Taking care of your mental health and overall wellbeing (and taking care of each other) is vital when you’re in college. PLU is all about having your back, making sure you have the support you need, and fostering a community of care. When it comes…

May 19, 2026
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Multiple PLU students receive awards for their research at Murdock Conference

PLU students showed up to the Murdock Conference on Science and Engineering – and left with multiple awards for their research. Biology majors McKenzie Kapalova ’27 and Yom Aymeku ’27 were recognized for a project on how energy moves through biological systems, which has real…

May 6, 2026
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Major Monday: History students in their own words

Two PLU history majors, Erika A. ‘28 and Katherine G. ‘26, answer questions about what it’s like to be a history major at PLU! Wondering what h istory includes? In the Department of History you’ll discover how the world got to where it is today…

May 5, 2026
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Why You Should Choose to Go to PLU

For some coming to PLU might be a big adventure, and some choose it because they want to stay close to home. We are happy to have you either way! Once you hear from current students why they chose PLU, you’ll see that everyone can…

May 1, 2026
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Why I Chose to Go to PLU

PLU offers unique academic programs and generous scholarships… but when we talked to current students they reminded us of many more reasons to choose PLU. For some it’s all about beautiful campus and community, for some – hammocks and vibes. What is it going to…

April 29, 2026
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PLU Clubs Alphabet: P-Z

Learn more about P rism, T hrive, & Y oung Life. Club leaders also share why they chose PLU, best advice for your first year, and how they got involved on campus!

April 29, 2026
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PLU Clubs Alphabet: I-M

Learn more about I ntervarsity, L atinx Unidos, and the M ast (our student newspaper)! And hear what these club leaders say is their best advice for your first year at PLU

April 28, 2026
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