You might be a Trailblazer if…
As a Trailblazer, you are energized by trying something new. You’re bold and use that boldness to make positive change for you and others. A PLU Trailblazer inspires others by charting their own path, even if it’s challenging or different. Curious if you’re a Trailblazer…
Creator, Trailblazer, Seeker, Reformer – Which Are You?
At PLU, we’re proud to be a community of students, graduates, professors and staff who are creators , trailblazers , seekers , and reformers , unafraid to do things differently to care for others and work to make the world better. We’re all a unique…
YouTube Short: Dreaming of a White Christmas?
Check out this cool video from when PLU students went snowshoeing at Mt. Rainier. Did you know that PLU is the closest university to Mount Rainier? Mount Rainier National Park is a must for PLU students to visit, and with our student-led organization Outdoor Rec…
Life Behind the Scenes of The Mast, PLU Student-led Newspaper
This year, PLU’s student-led newspaper, The Mast , is celebrating its 100th anniversary, the age close to some of the most influential national college newspapers. We have a staff of 30 people, with 11 in upper management and the rest in the Reporters & Photographers…
Major Minute Monday: Education
Curious about what it’s like to major in Education at PLU? In this quick video, Professor Paul Sutton breaks down the essentials of the program, from how PLU teachers to the hands-on opportunities our program creates for future teachers. Watch this one-minute video for insights…
PLU Scores 4.5 out of 5 on Campus Pride Index: What does that mean?
At PLU, we take pride in creating a campus that’s welcoming, inclusive, and truly reflects the diversity of our students. This year, our commitment to the LGBTQIA+ community is recognized with a 4.5 out of 5 stars score on the Campus Pride Index —an accomplishment…
PLU Welcomes the Class of 2028: Trailblazers
As Pacific Lutheran University welcomes the Class of 2028, the university celebrates not just a new academic year but a new generation of students defined by the spirit of innovation, resilience, and transformation. The Admission staff has dubbed this cohort “Trailblazers” due to their distinctive…
Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County
Stuart Gavidia is a first generation Latino student and spent most of his life in Lakewood and then Spanaway, about 10 minutes from PLU, and he knew he wanted to come here for college, so he could remain close to his family. From an early…
New Learning Community: Outdoor Experience Community
Do you love the outdoors? This fall, we’re launching a brand-new Outdoor Experience Community , one of our many themed learning communities (LCs) on campus. When living on campus, students have the option of living in a hall with a learning community that fits their…
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