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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.

November 11, 2025
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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…

October 30, 2025
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Mt Rainier
Mountain Hike with Outdoor Rec

It was the kind of morning that you only get a couple of times in fall at PNW: crisp fresh air, not a cloud in the sky, quiet. At 7:30 AM on Saturday, PLU campus was sleeping, but not us, ten students and two trip…

October 29, 2025
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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.”…

October 23, 2025
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“Boyish Charm” student-created IG Show wins award

What happens when two PLU students mix humor, heart, and delicious food? You get “Boyish Charm” — the student-created Instagram show that recently won the 2025 NASPA Region V Innovative Program Award for its creative blend of cooking, comedy, and campus connection. Created by Logan…

October 16, 2025
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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…

October 3, 2025
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Ivan Wilson, stands leaning against the back of a chair in PLU's Impact Office. He's chatting with two other students who are sitting. In the room are computers, a TV monitor and multiple posters on the wall.
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…

July 17, 2025
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Student-athlete Matthea Gaines stands in front of a white background wearing a black PLU swimsuit. She is signing something in ASL.
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…

July 16, 2025
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Two students sit at a table in PLU's Commons - one has a yogurt parfait and the other an entree with lots of vegetables.
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…

July 15, 2025
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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…

July 2, 2025
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