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New Lutes share their hometown

At this year’s New Student Orientation, we learned a lot about our first-year students. For instance, our students come from all over there world! See if any of our first-years are from your hometown.

September 21, 2022
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New Student Orientation & Move in day

Curious about what move-in day looks like? Take a look at PLU’s New Student Orientation, and see how we welcomed our students with open arms and plenty of helping hands.

September 7, 2022
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Peyton Noreen smiles at the camera while leaning against a wall. They have blonde hair and are wearing a brown shirt and pants.
Summer Internships: Theatre

In high school, Peyton Noreen ’23 loved participating in theatre productions. Noreen’s passion for the stage wasn’t something they were ready to give up on when they enrolled at Pacific Lutheran University. It’s why they chose to major in theatre and why they’re spending the…

August 23, 2022
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Alum combines passion for art and community with Tacoma Creates

Clarissa Gines was one of the first students to graduate with PLU’s art history undergraduate degree in 2012. It wasn’t easy—she had a child during her senior year, and juggled parenthood with schoolwork and an internship at a Seattle-based art gallery. She then worked as…

August 5, 2022
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Advice for first-year students: Create a study space and routine

Alina Boorse ’25 shares her experience as a first-year student and offers advice to future students.

July 12, 2022
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Advice for first-year students: Communicate with your professors

Student-athlete Ahi Holden ’24 offers some tips for succeeding during your first year of college.

June 30, 2022
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PLU selected for American Passport Project

Pacific Lutheran University was recently selected to participate in the second cohort of the Institute of International Education (IIE) American Passport Project. Through this initiative, 25 eligible PLU students who have never had a U.S. passport, will get one free of charge. PLU was one…

June 28, 2022
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Around the PNW: Rock climbing with PLU Outdoor Rec ‍♂️

Luke Van Tassel ’24 joins PLU Outdoor Recreation on a weekend rock climbing adventure in Vantage, Washington. Outdoor Rec is Pacific Lutheran University’s wilderness adventure club. They lead trips each weekend to scenic places around the Pacific Northwest. They also rent adventure gear out to…

June 23, 2022
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Karen Marquez ’22 aspires to help her community through her studies

Karen Marquez ‘22 is a senior social work major with minors in Hispanic studies and criminal justice. Marquez is a heritage speaker of Spanish, and has a deep love for languages, culture, and diversity. She hopes to use her degree and the skills she is…

June 22, 2022
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Advice for first-year students: Build a support system

Megan Barnhouse ’23 shares her experience as a first-year student and offers advice to future students.

June 16, 2022
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