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…
PLU Kinesiology Student Gains D1 Coaching Experience at TCU
With a passion for athletic performance and a drive to learn from the best, former PLU Student-Athlete Anthony Adams ’25, used his time at PLU to combine academics with real-world experience. A Kinesiology graduate with a concentration in Exercise Science, Anthony immersed himself in training…
Major Monday: PLU’s newest major – Music Therapy!
PLU just launched a Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy (the first students started in fall 2025)! This makes PLU the only university in Washington state that will have an accredited pathway to licensure in an important, growing field. Music therapy combines art and science to…
Major Minute Monday: Global Studies
Curious about what it’s like to major in Global Studies at PLU? In this quick video, Professor Ami Shah breaks down the essentials of the program, from the interdisciplinary courses you’ll explore to the analytical and practical skills you’ll develop. Whether you’re interested in understanding…
How to make the most of your college campus visit
You’ve been looking at colleges’ websites, finding schools that have your major, looking through emails they send you, their social media, YouTube, etc., and now you’re ready to see that school in-person! A visit is honestly one of the most important parts of your college search…
“Boyish Charm” student-created IG Show wins award
What happens when two PLU students mix humor, heart, and delicious food? You get “Boyish Charm” — the student-created Instagram show that recently won the 2025 NASPA Region V Innovative Program Award for its creative blend of cooking, comedy, and campus connection. Created by Logan…
When the Mountain Calls
Did you know that PLU is the closest university to Mt. Rainier (also known as Tahoma and by many other names)? We are thankful for the limitless opportunities the mountain provides for our students to learn, play and connect more deeply with the Earth.
You Ask, We Answer: I’m interested in cybersecurity – What classes should I take?
Thinking about cyber security as part of a computer science major ? Computer Science professor, Dr. Laurie Murphy, shares insight about pursuing that path at PLU! “The PLU computer science program doesn’t have a dedicated security concentration, but our curriculum provides a strong foundation in…
Major Monday – Why I’m a Chemistry major
Biochemistry major (with a double major in psychology!) Mal shares why they’re pursuing a chemistry degree at PLU.
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