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…
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…
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!
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