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A group of new PLU students smile at the camera as they walk together through campus to PLU's Convocation ceremony, an annual PLU tradition.
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
AcademicsArtsClubs & OrganizationsCommunicationCommunityCreatorHands-On LearningLife on CampusMeet PLU GradsStudent StoriesStudent Voice
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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Zoneice Grose smiles for the camera outside on PLU's campus on a spring day. She's wearing a dark blue hoodie that reads 'Franklin Panthers'.
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…

June 23, 2025
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Carson Burke, in a PLU t-shirt, sits up in a hospital bed with his laptop open in front of him. His left arm is propped up on a pillow with an IV inserted, as he donates stem cells.
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…

June 19, 2025
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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!

June 18, 2025
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Gracie Hansen, in a maroon shirt with a gold name tag, sits at a desk with various things on it, including her open laptop with stickers. On the wall beside her are posters with information about campus events.
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.…

June 17, 2025
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About a dozen students in PLU's Black Student Union sit in a circle in chairs and couches in PLU's Diversity Center during a meeting. Posters and framed artwork are on the walls, and colorful paper snowflakes hang from the ceiling.
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…

June 16, 2025
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