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…
Student-Athlete Matthea Gaines Breaks the Sound Barrier
Silence. That’s what first-year student Matthea Gaines experiences at the starting blocks when racing for the Pacific Lutheran University women’s swim team . Born deaf, Gaines hasn’t let that silence define her, finding success in her first season as a collegiate swimmer at PLU. Gaines…
We Ask, Students Answer: How’s the Food?
I just recently graduated from PLU (Spring 2025!), and as a senior, I would grab to-go meals at The Commons . While I appreciated a lot of the different offerings, my favorite was always the poke bowl! This is one of the many options that…
Let’s Get Creative: The Arts on Red Square
What is ‘The Arts on Red Square?’ Third-year student Kateryna Savienkova takes us through this annual event, highlighting the efforts of students involved in the creative arts across PLU’s campus. Students who attended were able to put their minds at ease through listening to music…
You Ask, We Answer: Is campus welcoming to the LGBTQIA+ community?
The short answer to this question is yes, we are definitely welcoming to LGBTQIA+ individuals and communities . Here’s how: At PLU, ‘care’ is not a just a word in our mission statement, but a value we are committed to living out authentically. We recognize…
We Ask, Students Answer: How did you find community at PLU?
We asked students how they found community on campus. Watch to see their answers!
Meet PLU’s BSU: Co-Presidents of Black Student Union share about building community
Third-year students Taezha Watson and JaMae Clemons are excited to strengthen PLU’s Black Student Union. They have been a part of BSU and the Center for Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability (DJS) since their first semester in college. Now, they hold co-president positions in BSU and…
We Ask, Students Answer: What’s special about PLU?
We asked students around campus “What do you find special about PLU?” Watch to see how they answered!
You Ask, We Answer: Is your campus safe?
Everyone has their own idea of what it means to feel safe. At PLU, we do everything we can to make sure you feel secure — on campus and in the community around us. But we can’t do it alone. Creating a safe place to…
Meet senior Justinpal Singh!
“PLU helped me grow in every direction.” — Justinpal Singh ’25 “I really wanted a university that was not necessarily competitive, but more so encouraging and fostered individual growth. I saw that at PLU.” Justinpal Singh ’25 came to PLU hoping to find more than…
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