PLU’s First Data Science Grad
Meet Yuta Shimazu ’25, PLU’s very first data science graduate! A student-athlete, barista at Old Main Market (the main coffee shop on campus), and international student from Japan, Yuta balanced all his interests while making connections. “Because I worked at the coffee shop and played…
Major Minute Monday: Education
Curious about what it’s like to major in Education at PLU? In this quick video, Professor Paul Sutton breaks down the essentials of the program, from how PLU teachers to the hands-on opportunities our program creates for future teachers. Watch this one-minute video for insights…
Meet Seeker Kerry Dolan, a recent Global Studies Grad
When Kerry Dolan ‘22 arrived at PLU, she knew she wanted to make a difference in the world. “Growing up with two moms, I was exposed to homophobia at such a young age. Seeing that hate, I vowed to myself, ‘I never want to make…
Major Monday: Kinesiology Drop-In Video
We drop in on Kinesiology (also called KINS) major Griffin Montana, who shares what he’s doing in class and what it’s like to be a Kinesiology major at PLU! Kinesiology at PLU PLU’s Kinesiology major has 4 concentrations: Exercise Science Health & Fitness Education (with…
Major Monday: Business major Carmen Kiewert interns with J.P. Morgan
Carmen Kiewert is known around campus as one of the top performers on and off the field, with standout performances on the soccer pitch and making the most of opportunities off-campus with an internship (and upcoming job!) at J.P. Morgan. In this Q&A, we asked…
Major Monday: Political Science – Areli’s impactful time doing advocacy work in D.C.
When Areli Arauja Ruiz ’26 first came to PLU, she didn’t expect a study away fair to change her life. She remembers meeting Professor Michael Artime , “That moment sparked a life-changing conversation.” Fast forward a few years, and Areli — a political science and…
Meet Trailblazer Connor O’Brien: student, athlete, and entrepreneur
PLU junior Connor O’Brien ’27 is juggling a lot — soccer, school, and his own business! He’s a finance major with a data science minor, plays midfield on the soccer team, and somehow still finds time to run 360 Home Services LLC, a home maintenance…
Mal’s Summer Chemistry Research Project
Mal, a biochemistry major, participated in summer research on campus! They worked on the presence of Neomycin and Deoxynojirimycin in bacteria called Streptomycetes, which they hope will be able to help doctors detect cancer in patients earlier and develop better medical treatment.
PLU Kinesiology Student Gains D1 Coaching Experience at TCU
With a passion for athletic performance and a drive to learn from the best, former PLU Student-Athlete Anthony Adams ’25, used his time at PLU to combine academics with real-world experience. A Kinesiology graduate with a concentration in Exercise Science, Anthony immersed himself in training…
Major Monday: PLU’s newest major – Music Therapy!
PLU just launched a Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy (the first students started in fall 2025)! This makes PLU the only university in Washington state that will have an accredited pathway to licensure in an important, growing field. Music therapy combines art and science to…
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