When the Mountain Calls
Did you know that PLU is the closest university to Mt. Rainier (also known as Tahoma and by many other names)? We are thankful for the limitless opportunities the mountain provides for our students to learn, play and connect more deeply with the Earth.
Major Monday – Why I’m a Chemistry major
Biochemistry major (with a double major in psychology!) Mal shares why they’re pursuing a chemistry degree at PLU.
Meet the PLU Class of 2029
This fall, we welcome the Class of 2029, a dynamic group of students ready to make an impact. This is a cohort of Reformers: students who are ready to turn passion into purpose, and purpose into action. First year student, Ryan Meas, says the sense…
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…
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…
Mom, Student, Advocate — Zoneice Does It All
When Zoneice Grose ’25 graduated this spring, she didn’t just earn a degree — she showed her son, and herself, what’s possible. A first-generation college student, mom, and advocate for equity, Zoneice’s path to social work hasn’t always been clear, but it’s always been full…
Student-Athlete Carson Burke a Lifesaver on and off the Diamond
Three home runs. One saved life. PLU’s Carson Burke redefined what it means to be a hero on and off the diamond in under 72 hours. The junior delivered game-changing hits to win the weekend series against Northwest Conference rival Lewis & Clark College before…
Meet Senior (and Reformer!) Gracie Hansen
From a young age, senior Gracie Hansen ’25 felt a calling to help others. “I chose social work because I truly believe my purpose is to bring hope to the world and make a difference in people’s lives.” Gracie’s decision to attend PLU was instinctual.…
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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