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YouTube Short: PLU volleyball takes on cross-town rivals!

Watch the Lutes chop down the Loggers in four sets! #GoLutes

October 13, 2023
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YouTube Short: Campus Engagement Fair 2023

PLU has countless opportunities, student organizations (50+!), and exciting ways to get involved. Every year, during the first week of the school year, PLU hosts an engagement fair. The engagement fair is the ultimate showcase of what it means to be part of our tight-knit…

September 26, 2023
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This is PLU.

Pacific Lutheran University is many things: a research center, a laboratory, a forum, a leadership institute and—most importantly—a community.

September 21, 2023
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A student puts a orange mask over a telescope.
Two PLU students spend the summer reading the stars

Did you know that PLU has an observatory ? See how students and professors spent this summer learning about the stars. “Capturing astronomy images is rewarding but can be challenging,” said professor of physics Katrina Hay. “It requires long exposures or stacked images, focusing in…

September 5, 2023
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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…

August 21, 2023
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Advice for first-year students: Build a support system

Check out this great advice for first-year students from Megan Barnhouse ’23.

August 11, 2023
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PLU music major Jack Burrows ’25 awarded first place at national singing competition

Jack Burrows ’25, a music major at PLU, took home first place in the prestigious 2023 National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Competition held in San Diego, CA. Jack triumphed in the Upper Classical TBB Voice category after five rounds of auditions and tough…

August 4, 2023
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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…

July 28, 2023
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The Arts on Red Square: Get your groove on and unleash your inner artist!

The Collective is a crew of students who are all about art. They organize workshops and studio sessions where you and your friends can get creative together. Imagine screen printing your own custom tees, trying out cool cyanotype techniques, or even getting artsy with rock…

June 8, 2023
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Students from PLU's Student Neurodiversity Club pose for a group photo
A new space for neurodiverse students on campus

Last October, a new club emerged on campus: the Student Neurodiversity Club. Although small, this club is having a growing impact on the PLU community. When attending a recent SNC meeting in the first floor Stuen lounge, I was greeted by a cheerful collective of…

April 28, 2023
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