Multiple PLU students receive awards for their research at Murdock Conference
PLU students showed up to the Murdock Conference on Science and Engineering – and left with multiple awards for their research. Biology majors McKenzie Kapalova ’27 and Yom Aymeku ’27 were recognized for a project on how energy moves through biological systems, which has real…
Major Monday: History students in their own words
Two PLU history majors, Erika A. ‘28 and Katherine G. ‘26, answer questions about what it’s like to be a history major at PLU! Wondering what h istory includes? In the Department of History you’ll discover how the world got to where it is today…
How PLU helps you prepare for your future career(s)
Do you keep getting the question, “What’s your major going to be in college?” – which is essentially a different version of “What are you going to be when you grow up?” Or maybe it’s this: “What are you going to do with your major?”…
Major Monday: Meet Criminal Justice major Adalia!
Senior Adalia shares how she chose her criminal justice major at PLU, what she got to do for her internship in Washington D.C., and her favorite class. Interested in studying Criminal Justice? LEARN MORE HERE
4 Things I loved about studying in Puerto Rico
A video from student Natalie, who was part of the January Term study away class that went to Puerto Rico! PLU STUDY ABROAD Explore more PLU Study Away stories, and meet the students who went abroad, found their purpose, and brought those experiences home to…
Major Monday: Social Work students in their own words
Two PLU social work majors, Ciara I., who is about to graduate this spring, and Belen S. Z., who graduated just last year, answered questions about what it’s like to be a social work major at PLU. Wondering what social work includes? In the Department…
New major alert! Earth & Environmental Science
If you’re passionate about how our planet works, climate change, natural disasters, or how humans impact the planet, PLU’s Earth & Environmental Science degree lets you study it all. This new major builds on our long-standing Earth Science and Environmental Studies programs, bringing the best…
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…
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