Every dollar is an investment in students and community
Your investment at PLU transforms lives and strengthens our community. We’re dedicated to empowering students from all backgrounds to achieve their dreams and make a difference both locally and globally.
You — our alumni, supporters and friends — also play a vital role in our community. Each dollar you give helps cultivate thoughtful, caring leaders and expands access to higher education. Together, we continue to open doors for current and future Lutes.
PLU Alumni
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’Tis the season; wishing you a holiday filled with warm moments and cherished memories.
Many Lutes choose to make a gift at calendar year-end — Thank you for investing in students. All 2024 gifts, including online gifts, credit card gifts, or gifts of appreciated securities, must be received by PLU by
December 31, 2024 to be included in your year-end tax summary.
Checks postmarked on or before December 31 will receive a 2024 gift date on your receipt.
Our office will be closed from December 23 to January 1 to celebrate the season. Still, phone messages received at 253-535-7177 and emails sent to advancement@plu.edu will be checked periodically and responded to.
WHY SUPPORT PLU?
Giving impacts the lives of current and future Lutes. Your generosity supports educating students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care — for other people, for their communities and the Earth.
My experience here at PLU as a student athlete is truly one I will never forget. For one, our team bondings are something I will always hold close to my heart. The endless laughter and joy are a big thanks to you for making all of this possible. Thank you for supporting athletics and on behalf of myself and all of the other student athletes, you have made such a positive impact on the stories we get to tell to our friends, families and loved ones.
Callie Simmonds ’25
Nursing major; Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies major
Volleyball
There are two things that I have wanted to do my whole life: learn and teach. My goals are to teach English and/or work in genocide prevention and education. Thank you for providing my scholarship. I feel very seen and honored, and it truly reiterates to me what a special place PLU is. I am so glad that I chose to come here, and I appreciate you making that easier for me by relieving some financial stress.
Austyn Blair ’25
English Literature major;
Holocaust and Genocide Students minor; Religion minor; Gender and Sexuality Studies minor
You are dedicated to transformative care.
Care motivates us to question paradigms and draw new connections in pursuit of truth. We constantly challenge ourselves and the world we love to be better for our neighbors—those down the street and thousands of miles away. Through your support, you are joining a network of care that supports students in pursuing their educational goals and unlocking their full potential.
You believe in the power of higher education for all.
Through initiatives like Automatic Admission partnerships and Guaranteed Fixed Tuition, we innovate to break down college access barriers. These programs and scholarships expand options for students, ensuring those who aspire to attend PLU can. Your scholarship support is vital in making quality education at PLU accessible to future students.
You cherish your experience at PLU.
Take a moment to reflect on your PLU journey – those defining experiences, inspiring faculty and lifelong friends in black and gold. As new generations of students make PLU their “home,” they create experiences beyond imagination. Your support plays a crucial role in shaping each student’s special “Why PLU” story.
The reward of making philanthropic contributions.
A gift to students through PLU is an investment that pays returns. The PLU experience transforms ambition into purpose, hones skills into tools and turns care into a transformative force.
WHERE THE MONEY GOES
Gifts to PLU can support scholarships, exceptional faculty, academic programs, updated learning and living spaces, mental health support, community-building experiences, athletics and more. No matter your giving reason, find opportunities to contribute to the area you love most about PLU.
Academics
Help educate the next generation of Lutes — the ones who will help solve some of the world’s toughest challenges — by supporting one of our four colleges: Health Professions, Liberal Studies, Natural Sciences and Professional Studies.
Athletics
PLU is the home of champions. Athletics cultivates leaders in competitive sports, fostering global citizens dedicated to excellence in athletics, academics, community engagement and personal development. Empower student-athletes in and out of the classroom.
Scholarships
Help students enroll, thrive and graduate with your gift to scholarships. Your generosity helps 99% of students receive financial aid.
Experiences & Resources
With over 50+ student clubs and organizations, you can contribute to many experiences. In addition, PLU supports students’ potential to thrive through the work of Wellbeing Services and Resources, Counseling Center and Center for Student Success.
Campus Facilities
Play a crucial role in establishing a solid groundwork for our future, encompassing cutting-edge facilities that inspire creativity and enable remarkable achievements. Currently, we are funding renovations to the Rieke Science Center.
THIS IS OUR STORY
Explore these stories on PLU News and witness how our community shows up.
RESOLUTE
RESOLUTE is PLU’s official magazine and is published once a year, bringing exciting, engaging stories of faulty excellence, student success and outcomes and alumni achievements. Read stories from the latest editions to see what you help make possible when you invest in PLU students.
FALL 2024
FEATURED STORY
Flourishing is mutual.
Flourishing is a key concept in Lutheran higher education, focusing on joy, vocation, and well-being—physical, mental, and spiritual. Inspired by Robin Wall Kimmerer’s “Braiding Sweetgrass,” we believe “all flourishing is mutual,” as individuals thrive together. In this issue of Resolute, we highlight graduates, alumni, faculty and staff who lead collective journeys toward meaningful, vibrant, and healthy lives.
