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…
MultiCare Internship – A Day in the Life Vlog
Follow Mason Taylor-Wells ’27 through a day in his life as a rehab aide at Tacoma General Hospital. “I’ve had patients cry tears of joy because they’re able to stand (with some help) again. I can’t think of a better way to spend my summer.”…
The Making of a Documentary
Students in Multimedia 344 class had an opportunity to practice a variety of media production skills — game production & poster design, podcast, photo essay, and documentary filming. The class started off with smaller assignments as students developed their skills to be able to record,…
You Ask, We Answer: I’m interested in cybersecurity – What classes should I take?
Thinking about cyber security as part of a computer science major ? Computer Science professor, Dr. Laurie Murphy, shares insight about pursuing that path at PLU! “The PLU computer science program doesn’t have a dedicated security concentration, but our curriculum provides a strong foundation in…
Making Movies (and Moves) at PLU: Ivan Wilson ’25
When Ivan Wilson (’25) first arrived at PLU, he was set on studying vocal performance. He soon realized it wasn’t for him. “It didn’t breathe life into me,” he shared. However, “[…] art did. But I was too scared to major in it. Not because…
Guillermo’s Life: One Big Project
Whether he’s designing soda cans or throwing pottery, Guillermo Baltazar-Munoz (’25) is always making something cool. Guillermo knew early on that PLU was the right fit. “It was the closest school to home, only a 10-minute drive,” he said. With automatic admission and scholarships ,…
Senior LeBron Smith applies his love of sports to the NCAA Division III Student Immersion Program
LeBron, a student-athlete with a business administration major and a communication minor , made it a priority to have out-of-classroom experiences during his time at PLU. Through support from PLU and a lot of hard work, LeBron was invited to participate in the NCAA Division…
Real Cases, Real Impact: Molly’s Internship with Pierce County Courts
With a passion for service and a drive to make the most of her time at PLU, Molly has taken advantage of numerous academic, experiential, and extracurricular opportunities. She captained the PLU Women’s Softball Team, led the Student Athlete Advisory Committee, and is graduating with…
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…
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