PLU Student-led Newspaper wins Mark of Excellence Awards
Earlier this spring, the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) announced the winners of the Mark of Excellence Award (MOE). The Mast , PLU’s student-led newspaper, won one of the entries and got to the final round in two other entries! As Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of The…
Making a Difference: Cady Wood’s Internship with the Speaker of the House
As you’re thinking about what’s next after high school and how you can get hands-on experience in your field, Cady Wood’s story shows how you can access incredible opportunities as a PLU student. Imagine getting to see real political change happen up close. For Cady,…
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…
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