Calvin Fisk ’26 is rethinking how cities meet the environment
Calvin Fisk ’26 doesn’t talk about the environment as something separate from daily life. For him, it’s embedded in the systems people build, and it’s often overlooked. An earth science major with a minor in environmental studies , Fisk has spent his time at PLU…
The Passing of Dr. William “Bill” Giddings
We are saddened to share the news that Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Dr. William “Bill” Paul Giddings passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at the age of 93. A foundational figure in our scientific community, Bill dedicated 36 years of his life to teaching,…
The how and why: Vincent Le’s applied physics path at PLU
Senior Vincent Le ’26 sums up applied physics in a nutshell: “You can think of it as the study of how objects physically interact in the universe. Things physically happen for a reason, my major studies the how and why.” After completing his contract as…
“I feel like a completely different person”: Meghan Buchanan ’26 looks back on her time at PLU
Meghan Buchanan ’26 didn’t always see herself as a math person. “I actually haven’t always liked math. In fact, I hated it until high school. The stereotypes you hear about a kid in tears while their dad is trying to help them with math homework?…
The Passing of Dr. Kenneth E. Batker
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Dr. Kenneth E. Batker, a retired professor whose decades of community service, environmental stewardship, and advocacy for students shaped PLU for more than 30 years. He passed away on November 18th at the age…
Winkler Named CSC Academic All-American
Pacific Lutheran University women’s soccer goalkeeper Abby Winkler has proven to be one of the best on the field and in the classroom. On Wednesday, Winkler was one of 33 student-athletes from around the nation to be recognized by College Sports Communicators as an Academic…
The Passing of Dr. Kwong-Tin (K.T.) Tang
We announce with sadness the passing of Dr. Kwong -Tin (K.T.) Tang, emeritus professor of physics, on November 27th. Dr. Tang’s career at PLU spanned more than three decades, during which he built a distinguished record of world-class scholarship in theoretical physics that earned recognition…
Meet Yuta Shimazu, PLU’s first data science graduate
This winter marks the culmination of a journey for Pacific Lutheran University’s first data science graduate — a path that stretched from classroom to coffee shop to the soccer field. Before he heads back to Japan to begin his career, Yuta Shimazu ‘25 sat down…
Student-Athlete and Entrepreneur: Connor O’Brien builds his future on and off the field
PLU junior Connor O’Brien ’27 has a lot on his plate. He’s a student-athlete, business owner, and business major (finance concentration) with a data science minor. But for him, each role fuels the others. When he’s not in class or on the field as a…
Student-created Instagram Show “Boyish Charm” Wins 2025 NASPA Region V Innovative Program Award
What started as a playful idea between two student interns from Wellbeing Services & Resources (WSR) has grown into an award-winning program making a real impact on campus and beyond. “Boyish Charm,” PLU’s student-created Instagram cooking show, was honored with the 2025 NASPA Region V…
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