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Andrew Lee and Stacie Spahr stand together with arms crossed in one of PLU's computer science labs. The room is brightly lit, and the wall behind them is painted PLU yellow with designs and computer science coding.
How PLU Students Helped a Ski Patrol Go Digital

Picture trying to organize 160 people for volunteer shifts using nothing but paper and spreadsheets. Total chaos, right? That’s what the White Pass Ski Patrol was dealing with until a group of PLU computer science students jumped in to help. As part of a summer…

May 16, 2025
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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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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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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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Students Audrey Blais ’26 and Kai Lewis ’27 with Tonči chocolatier co-owners Randy Taylor and Carlina Jules-Taylor.
A Sweet Partnership: PLU students partner with Tonči Chocolatiers in Tobago

What if studying abroad meant more than just sightseeing? At PLU, business marketing students Audrey Blais ’26 and Kai Lewis ’27 got to do something pretty sweet – literally. As part of a January Term (J-Term) study away program in Tobago, they partnered with Tonči,…

April 18, 2025
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Get Involved: Justice H. shares about being a part of Women’s+ Ultimate Frisbee team

If you are interested in trying something new while in college, consider joining PLU Reign Women’s+ Ultimate Frisbee. “Ultimate Frisbee is a sport which works to foster spirit of the game by encouraging players to self regulate, work together, and respect other teams. Our team…

April 17, 2025
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A group of students, laying in or standing by hammocks outside on campus, pose & smile for the camera
How to Take Care of Your Mental Wellbeing While in College

In many ways, college is the most exciting and transformative time of your life. But it’s also not a big secret that the “perfect” student life we see in TV shows is not reality. College comes with stress. Stress is a given part of our…

April 11, 2025
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An Internship with an Impact – Bridget Tillery’s public history internship in Fort Collins, CO

Curious about internships? They’re a great way to try out a career and have valuable experiences that can help you be even more employable when you graduate. Check out Bridget Tillery’s unique experiences on the job in Fort Collins, CO. What are you studying? My…

March 24, 2025
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What it’s like to be a Business major

I am not a traditional business student. When I first transferred to PLU in the Fall of ‘23, my intention was to graduate with a Political Science degree. I genuinely had no plans to pursue a Business degree, as I didn’t know how it would…

March 20, 2025
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