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Senior Justinpal Singh’s heart for service, science, and creating community space

Looking back four years ago, Justinpal Singh ’25 remembers that he was seeking a university that was more than just a place to get a degree. “I really wanted a university that was not necessarily competitive, but more so encouraging and fostered individual growth,” Justinpal…

April 3, 2025
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PLU’s women’s lacrosse: How PLU’s newest varsity sport centers community

Pacific Lutheran University’s most recent addition to the varsity roster is gearing up for its inaugural NCAA season!  Women’s lacrosse  takes the field this weekend as the university’s first new varsity team since 1996, and the group is ecstatic to start playing Division III games…

February 14, 2025
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PLU professors Ann Auman and Bridget Yaden share teaching and learning experiences in China

Two PLU professors were recently invited to teach a summer intensive course at Sichuan University, a 70,000-student public university in Chengdu, China. PLU and Sichuan have a decades-long relationship that dates back to the 1980s. PLU faculty visits took place in 2023, and in summer…

November 4, 2024
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Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it

During the 2023-2024 academic year, 2,345 students received PLU-funded aid, with the average PLU student receiving $37,036 in scholarships. Through scholarship support, donors are part of a network of care that supports students in pursuing their educational goals, unlocking their full potential, and becoming leaders…

June 24, 2024
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PLU Chemistry major Vinny D’Onofrio poses for his Senior Spotlight portrait, Friday, May 3, 2024, in the Rieke Science Center at PLU.
Student athlete Vinny D’Onofrio ’24 excelled in biology and chemistry at PLU

Vinny D’Onofrio ’24 majored in biology and chemistry at PLU, played at nationals with the men’s soccer team, and prepared for a career in the medical field. D’Onofrio recently sat down with PLU News to discuss his PLU experience. How did you learn about PLU?…

June 4, 2024
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Image: PLU Biology major Ash Bechtel poses for their Senior Spotlight portrait, Thursday, May 9, 2024, at PLU. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean)
Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community

Ash Bechtel always wanted to be in healthcare, she just wasn’t sure which direction to take — nursing or medical school. So, Ash counseled with family and academic advisors before deciding to pursue a biology major that would put her en route to becoming a…

May 22, 2024
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Award-winning science journalist, microbiologist, and author Bryn Nelson to speak at Rachel Carson Lecture

PLU’s College of Natural Sciences is excited for Bryn Nelson to deliver “From Revolting to Revolutionary: How Poop Has Transformed Science and Reshaped the World,” the 2024 Rachel Carson Science, Technology and Society Lecture, on February 21 at 7:00 P.M. in the Anderson University Center…

January 22, 2024
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Isaiah Banken ’21 earns Torrison Scholarship because of his dedication to medicine and faith

Isaiah Banken ’21 knew he wanted to pursue a career in medicine. Banken, with a B.S. in biology and a minor in mathematics from PLU, explored various medical opportunities near his hometown of Wenatchee, WA, including working at a ski resort, serving in hospice care,…

January 3, 2024
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Margaret Murdoch ’24: Contributing to a cure at Fred Hutch Cancer Center

Margaret Murdoch ’24, a  biology  and  religious studies  major with a minor in  gender and sexuality studies,  spent their summer in Seattle alongside some of the nation’s best scientists. Experimenting, analyzing, and observing at  Fred Hutch Cancer Center , they were able to assist in…

October 18, 2023
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Student researchers spent the summer analyzing marine microorganisms and samples collected in the Puget Sound with assistant professor of chemistry Angie Boysen. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean)
Lydia Flaspohler ’25 and Ryan Fisher ’24 dive into the secrets of marine microorganisms

Have you ever wondered how the ocean’s tiniest inhabitants play a significant role in shaping our world? Marine microorganisms, minuscule life forms, wield a vital influence over our planet’s climate. They manage crucial components like carbon and oxygen within the vast oceans and the atmosphere.…

September 28, 2023
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