How PLU Students Helped a Ski Patrol Go Digital
Picture trying to organize 160 people for volunteer shifts using nothing but paper and spreadsheets. Total chaos, right? That’s what the White Pass Ski Patrol was dealing with until a group of PLU computer science students jumped in to help. As part of a summer…
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,…
We Went Bouldering in Seattle!
PLU student Zari shares about a spring Outdoor Rec trip to Seattle Bouldering Project.
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,…
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…
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…
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