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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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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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PLU student Bridget Tillery sits at a table with an open laptop and open book. Behind her are brown filing cabinets.
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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Studying Abroad in Oaxaca, Mexico: Claire Hindman’s Game-Changing Experience

PLU study away* programs can be transformative for Lutes. We talked with nursing student Claire Hindman ’26: “This study away program will forever shape the way I see the world and influence the way I advocate, connect, and care for my patients as a future…

March 20, 2025
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Get Involved: Austyn B. shares about being part of Clay Crows Improv Group

If you like to crack a good joke and are not afraid of not having a plan for performing, Clay Crows is a great place for you. Clay Crows is a student improv group of PLU. They audition every semester and you don’t have to…

February 27, 2025
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Communication Major at PLU — Student Perspective

Hey all! My name is Kateryna. I am second-year student at PLU, studying Strategic Communication and here’s everything I do in this field: I am on the Leadership Board for the Tour Guide Program. As a tour guide, I get to practice the true art…

February 24, 2025
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“What do you love about PLU?”

The PLU community is a vibe. In this video, students sound off about what they love about being a Lute. From the small class sizes, to faculty support, to the sense of belonging…PLU’s campus culture is a big reason why students thrive. Want to see…

February 14, 2025
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“Day in the Life” RA Vlog: Residence Hall Events

Part of life in the residence halls is about “adding sparkle” into students’ lives. That’s what Cordelia Seil ’27 and others bring to residence hall life as Resident Assistants (RAs). Codelia says “I love the sense of community that I get to cultivate for my…

February 12, 2025
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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…

February 12, 2025
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