Student Spotlight: Communication major Adrian Restrepo
Each spring and summer, PLU recognizes seniors from across campus – we reflect with them about their experiences, celebrate their accomplishments, and cheer them on as they make plans and take their next steps after graduating from PLU. Meet Adrian Restrepo ’26 Major: Communication with…
Meet Seeker Kerry Dolan, a recent Global Studies Grad
When Kerry Dolan ‘22 arrived at PLU, she knew she wanted to make a difference in the world. “Growing up with two moms, I was exposed to homophobia at such a young age. Seeing that hate, I vowed to myself, ‘I never want to make…
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…
The Making of a Documentary
Students in Multimedia 344 class had an opportunity to practice a variety of media production skills — game production & poster design, podcast, photo essay, and documentary filming. The class started off with smaller assignments as students developed their skills to be able to record,…
“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…
Mom, Student, Advocate — Zoneice Does It All
When Zoneice Grose ’25 graduated this spring, she didn’t just earn a degree — she showed her son, and herself, what’s possible. A first-generation college student, mom, and advocate for equity, Zoneice’s path to social work hasn’t always been clear, but it’s always been full…
Meet Senior (and Reformer!) Gracie Hansen
From a young age, senior Gracie Hansen ’25 felt a calling to help others. “I chose social work because I truly believe my purpose is to bring hope to the world and make a difference in people’s lives.” Gracie’s decision to attend PLU was instinctual.…
Real Cases, Real Impact: Molly’s Internship with Pierce County Courts
With a passion for service and a drive to make the most of her time at PLU, Molly has taken advantage of numerous academic, experiential, and extracurricular opportunities. She captained the PLU Women’s Softball Team, led the Student Athlete Advisory Committee, and is graduating with…
Meet senior Justinpal Singh!
“PLU helped me grow in every direction.” — Justinpal Singh ’25 “I really wanted a university that was not necessarily competitive, but more so encouraging and fostered individual growth. I saw that at PLU.” Justinpal Singh ’25 came to PLU hoping to find more than…
When Community is the Classroom
How do you want to make a difference? PLU students are about paying it forward, and you can see that core value lived out through “J-Term on the Hill” – a social work class that students from any major can take, as it can count…
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