LeBron Smith’s game-changing experiences at PLU and beyond
LeBron Smith ’25 has spent his time at PLU making career moves. LeBron’s a big sports fan and hopes to capitalize on that passion with a future in sports administration. Through support from PLU and a lot of hard work, LeBron was invited to participate…
Ivan Wilson ’25 directs his PLU experience toward the film industry
“We do it the way the film industry does it,” says senior Ivan Wilson ’25, co-director of a student film collective at PLU called Rose Window Studios . Under his leadership, the group has grown steadily, producing original short films and giving students hands-on experience…
“Creative freedom” guides Guillermo Baltazar-Munoz ’25 through art and life
Even in the whirlwind of senior year, Guillermo Baltazar-Munoz ’25 makes time to craft pottery for his fiancé, translate sermons at his church to Spanish, and help remodel his parents’ home. That’s just who he is — always building, always creating, always prioritizing family. A…
With her son by her side, Zoneice Grose ’25 charts a path of purpose through social work
When Zoneice Grose ’25 walks across the stage at graduation this spring, she’ll have earned far more than a degree. A first-generation college student, a mother, and a dedicated advocate for equity in education, Zoneice’s path to social work was winding, but it all made sense.…
Gracie Hansen ’25 turns a calling into action with a social work degree at 20
From a young age, senior Gracie Hansen ’25 felt a calling to help others. “I chose social work because I truly believe my purpose is to bring hope to the world and make a difference in people’s lives.” Now, as she prepares to graduate with…
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…
Pacific Lutheran University Receives Over $1.9 Million to Enhance Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
Tacoma, Wash. – Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) is pleased to announce it has been awarded over $1.9 million in Clean Buildings Performance Grant (CBPG) funding from the Washington State Department of Commerce . This significant grant will enable PLU to undertake substantial energy efficiency upgrades…
A front-row seat to democracy: student Cady Wood interns with the Speaker of the House in Olympia
Interning in the Washington State Speaker of the House’s office isn’t an everyday opportunity – and for PLU student Cady Wood ’26, it’s an invaluable chance to, in her words, “be in the room where change is being made.” With civic engagement playing a key…
A Sweet Partnership: PLU students partner with Tonči Chocolatiers in Tobago
For a small-batch chocolatier in Tobago, it’s all about family. “My mother, Marie Jules, taught me to make drinking chocolate,” said Carlina Jules-Taylor, co-owner of Tonči. “Her father worked on an estate with cocoa, coffee, and coconut. My grandmother processed everything – squeezing sugar cane…