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Traffic sign of the Tohono O’odham Reservation
PLU Media Lab students win Emmy for documentary

The documentary Eyes Above: Militarization of Sacred Land was produced, filmed, and edited by an all undergraduate team of students. The students recorded footage in early 2020 and edited it remotely during the pandemic. Eyes Above: Militarization of Sacred Land explores how the Tohono O’odham…

July 1, 2021
AcademicsArtsCommunicationStudent Stories
2020 PLU NW Regional ACSM Knowledge Bowl champions Nate Adams, Brianna O’Malley and Sam Crompton stand together holding their trophy.
PLU’s Kinesiology Team takes third at national sports medicine knowledge bowl

In June, PLU’s Kinesiology Team—Emily Whittaker ’21, Alyssa Pociernicki ’22, and Brianna O’Malley ’21—finished third in the 2021 American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) National Knowledge Bowl. “This achievement is significant to us and PLU because it shows how great our undergraduate program is and…

June 30, 2021
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Bailey Forsyth celebrates with teammates.
Forsyth Wins Two National Titles at NCAA Championships

Pacific Lutheran University senior Bailey Forsyth cemented her place in the record books on Saturday, closing her career by winning national titles in both the 100-meters and 200-meters to highlight the final day of the 2021 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships at…

June 2, 2021
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How the PLU School of Business is adapting with the times

Somaye Nargesi, a second-year business professor, came to PLU from a large research institution. She immediately noticed a stark difference in how her new institution approached the field. “At PLU, the business curriculum is mostly designed around soft skills, meaning how you build insightful inquiries,…

May 28, 2021
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Innovation Studies Student Launches Business During Pandemic

In less than six months, Mariken Lund ’22 built a website for her sustainable clothing business, received a crush of orders, and started averaging 60,000+ views on TikTok and other social media platforms. And she did it all during a pandemic. Lund is an international…

May 28, 2021
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PLU Student Named West Region Track Athlete of the Year

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May 27, 2021
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Campus Life at PLU

Get a glimpse of what life is like as a Lute! From athletics to arts, from leadership and service to just having a good time, from hanging out in the residence halls to exploring the Pacific Northwest, PLU students are engaged and involved.

May 27, 2021
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How to be a Lute: Let’s get food

You need energy to keep up with college life! Cailey Collado ’23 has your back. In this video, she shows you where to grab the best food around PLU.

May 26, 2021
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How to be a Lute: Setting up your hammock

At PLU, we like to get comfy. Join Cas Hebert ’23 as she shows you how to set up a hammock.

May 26, 2021
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How to be a Lute: How to weather the Pacific Northwest weather

Miguel Ordanez ’23 shows you what to wear to stay warm, dry and happy in the PNW.

May 26, 2021
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