YouTube Short: PLU volleyball takes on cross-town rivals!
Watch the Lutes chop down the Loggers in four sets! #GoLutes
Academic advice for students on the spectrum
First-year PLU student Bethany Vigil ’27 recently received Study.com’s scholarship for students on the autism spectrum. Bethany will major in biology , minoring in psychology , and hopes to attend medical school after graduating from PLU. We asked what academic advice Bethany would give to…
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Pacific Lutheran University is many things: a research center, a laboratory, a forum, a leadership institute and—most importantly—a community.
Rerun: Advice for first-year students—communicate with your professors
We are a little over a week away from welcoming our new Lutes to campus. Experience the energy, spirit, and tight-knit community that makes PLU a truly special place. Student-athlete Ahi Holden ’24 offers some tips for succeeding during your first year of college. From…
Advice for first-year students: Build a support system
Check out this great advice for first-year students from Megan Barnhouse ’23.
Two PLU football players #makeithappen
Talk about being real-life heroes! Their incredible dedication to saving lives and making a difference perfectly captures the spirit of PLU. Their story is a powerful reminder of how one small act of kindness can have a massive impact on someone’s life. Check out Erik…
PLU celebrates Tacoma Pride
Every year, on the second Saturday in July, Tacoma hosts its largest pride celebration . It includes a huge street festival, with queer and BIPOC entertainment and a Makers Market. PLU hosts a booth with staff, faculty, and student representatives each year. PLU takes pride…
Lute Fest Recap: 2023
PLU’s Residence Hall Association (RHA) hosted the second annual Lute Fest on PLU’s Foss Field. This year it featured an inflatable obstacle course, bungee run basketball, a dunk tank, Sugar and Spoon cookie dough truck, Jed’s Big Slice pizza truck, live music, carnival games, prizes,…
10 ways to take care of your mental health as a college student
Taking care of your mental health and overall well-being (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…
What’s in our room? Take a tour in Kreidler.
Leanne Emmi ’25 shows us around her room in Kreidler Hall. Kreidler, located on upper campus right next to the Mary Baker Russell Music Center, is home to our unique Global Community , which has a focus on global studies and language immersion. CLICK HERE…
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