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Robots with Lasers! Computer science students create robots.

Assistant Professor of Computer Science Alex Bacula shares how students in CompSci 488 built roomba-style robots to map their classroom using an industry-standard coding framework called ROS. It’s just one example of how Lutes are combining fun projects with serious skills that set them up…

May 15, 2025
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Students conduct summer research under the supervision of assistant professor Angie Boysen, Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in the Rieke Science Center at PLU. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean)
You Ask, We Answer: I’m considering both dental hygiene and dentistry – what are the different tracks?

When considering your choices, I think it makes sense to consider which career path feels like it may be a better fit for you. The jobs of dental hygienist and dentist differ. A dental hygienist does a lot of teeth cleaning and assists the dentist…

May 15, 2025
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Meet PLU’s Newest Varsity Team: Women’s Lacrosse

Big news – PLU has a brand new varsity sport! In February, women’s lacrosse officially hit the field for its first NCAA Division III season. This is the university’s first new varsity team since 1996, making it an exciting time to be a Lute. The…

May 8, 2025
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You Ask, We Answer: How do you match roommates?

At PLU, we pride ourselves on having an actual person make roommate assignments. Over the summer, our professional staff members carefully review all Student Roommate Questionnaires (part of the Housing Application) to create the best roommate matches. So, answer your questionnaire thoroughly and honestly! You…

May 7, 2025
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Students in Physics Chair Bret Underwood’s PHYS 310 course titled” Methods of Experimental Physics” experiment with big coils of wire and magnetic fields, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, in the Rieke Science Center at PLU. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean)
Major Monday: New Dual-Degree Engineering Partnership with Washington State University

Starting this fall, the collaboration between PLU and WSU allows students to earn two Bachelor’s degrees in five years – one in Physics (PLU – 3 years) and one in Mechanical Engineering (WSU – 2 years). Students who complete the required major courses and maintain…

May 5, 2025
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PLU Student-led Newspaper wins Mark of Excellence Awards

Earlier this spring, the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) announced the winners of the Mark of Excellence Award (MOE). The Mast , PLU’s student-led newspaper, won one of the entries and got to the final round in two other entries! As Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of The…

May 2, 2025
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You Ask, We Answer: What opportunities are there for sports broadcasting & journalism?

Our admission counselors get lots of different questions from students, and one that we’ve received a couple times this past year is from students interested in sports broadcasting and sports journalism , wondering what sort of opportunities there are at PLU for hands-on experiences in…

April 30, 2025
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Major Monday: How can I still do Nursing if I’m not directly admitted to PLU’s program?

Maybe you already know there are a couple ways to be directly admitted to PLU’s excellent nursing program as a high school senior (if not, see the box below), but this post is about the additional options you have to pursue Nursing at PLU if…

April 28, 2025
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Cady Wood, dressed in a black and white striped shirt, and black pants with a badge attached to her belt, stands with her hands in pockets outside, looking just beyond the camera. Behind her are bushes, trees and the large white and grey Washington State capitol building.
Making a Difference: Cady Wood’s Internship with the Speaker of the House

As you’re thinking about what’s next after high school and how you can get hands-on experience in your field, Cady Wood’s story shows how you can access incredible opportunities as a PLU student. Imagine getting to see real political change happen up close. For Cady,…

April 23, 2025
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Reflections from our Iftar!

The Interfaith Iftar at our university was such a wholesome and meaningful experience. At exactly 6:06 PM, everyone, Muslim and non-Muslim students alike, broke the fast together with dates and water. One of the sweetest things was seeing students who weren’t fasting get up to…

April 22, 2025
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