Reflections from our Iftar!
The Interfaith Iftar at our university was such a wholesome and meaningful experience. At exactly 6:06 PM, everyone, Muslim and non-Muslim students alike, broke the fast together with dates and water. One of the sweetest things was seeing students who weren’t fasting get up to…
A Sweet Partnership: PLU students partner with Tonči Chocolatiers in Tobago
What if studying abroad meant more than just sightseeing? At PLU, business marketing students Audrey Blais ’26 and Kai Lewis ’27 got to do something pretty sweet – literally. As part of a January Term (J-Term) study away program in Tobago, they partnered with Tonči,…
Get Involved: Justice H. shares about being a part of Women’s+ Ultimate Frisbee team
If you are interested in trying something new while in college, consider joining PLU Reign Women’s+ Ultimate Frisbee. “Ultimate Frisbee is a sport which works to foster spirit of the game by encouraging players to self regulate, work together, and respect other teams. Our team…
Major Drop-In: Computer Science
Drop-in and see what it’s like being a Computer Science major! Senior Ashley Akamine is working on her capstone project, which combines her passion for basketball as a student-athlete with software development. Why is PLU’s Computer Science major a solid pick? Career opportunities – classes…
How to Take Care of Your Mental Wellbeing While in College
In many ways, college is the most exciting and transformative time of your life. But it’s also not a big secret that the “perfect” student life we see in TV shows is not reality. College comes with stress. Stress is a given part of our…
An Internship with an Impact – Bridget Tillery’s public history internship in Fort Collins, CO
Curious about internships? They’re a great way to try out a career and have valuable experiences that can help you be even more employable when you graduate. Check out Bridget Tillery’s unique experiences on the job in Fort Collins, CO. What are you studying? My…
What it’s like to be a Business major
I am not a traditional business student. When I first transferred to PLU in the Fall of ‘23, my intention was to graduate with a Political Science degree. I genuinely had no plans to pursue a Business degree, as I didn’t know how it would…
Studying Abroad in Oaxaca, Mexico: Claire Hindman’s Game-Changing Experience
PLU study away* programs can be transformative for Lutes. We talked with nursing student Claire Hindman ’26: “This study away program will forever shape the way I see the world and influence the way I advocate, connect, and care for my patients as a future…
Get Involved: Austyn B. shares about being part of Clay Crows Improv Group
If you like to crack a good joke and are not afraid of not having a plan for performing, Clay Crows is a great place for you. Clay Crows is a student improv group of PLU. They audition every semester and you don’t have to…
Internship Q&A: Student Gavin Ripka’s experience at Tacoma Arts Live
With a triple major, multiple internships, three study away experiences, and lots of participation in campus life, Gavin Ripka is soaking up as much as he can at PLU. We caught up with Gavin to learn more about his most recent internship experience with Tacoma…
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