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.
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…
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…
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.”…
“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…
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…
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…
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