Jeffrey Roberts
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Jeffrey is a dynamic storyteller with a passion for all things social media. As social media and content manager, Jeffrey can be found all around campus collaborating with students, staff and faculty members to create engaging content for the university’s social media channels. Prior to PLU, Jeffrey graduated from California Lutheran University and worked as the social media manager for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (the L in PLU). If he’s not on campus, Jeffrey is probably at the ice rink serving as a referee for collegiate, junior and youth hockey games.
Melody Ferguson Wants You to Feel Valued
PLU’s Dean of Admission, Melody Ferguson, was interviewed as part of South Sound Business’ annual Women in Business issue. Ferguson reflects on her career and offers insight and advice for women in leadership roles.
Svend Rønning and the Sound of Tacoma – 50 Years of Chamber Music
Did you know that PLU’s Professor of Music Svend Rønning also serves as Second City Chamber Series’ Artistic Director? An alum of the Class of 1989, Rønning has been teaching at PLU for over 25 years, and is entering his 20th year as artistic director…
Alumni Phillip Simpson inducted into Washington Music Educators Association Hall of Fame
PLU Alumni Phillip Simpson was inducted into the Washington Music Educators Association Hall of Fame following decades of service and student mentorship. After graduating from PLU, Simpson went on to teach for over four decades, nearly three of which were at Kennewick School District.
The Seattle Times editorial board to legislators: Fully fund college tuition aid, whichever schools students choose
The Seattle Times’ editorial board calls for legislators to restore funding to the College Bound Scholarship and the Washington College Grant. “How serious are lawmakers about confronting Washington’s very real affordability crisis? Helping more low-income kids pay for college would be a powerful way to…
Lutes Take the Lead: Advocating for the Future of Financial Aid
Presented by: PLU Student Legislative Fellows Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Time: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Location: Washington State Capitol, 416 Sid Snyder Ave SW, Olympia, WA 98504 Cost: Free! Learn more at plu.edu/advocacy Learn more! About the event With the future of Washington’s…
2026 Rachel Carson Science, Technology, and Society Lecture
Presented by: PLU College of Natural Sciences Keynote Speaker: Dr. Banu Subramaniam , Luella LaMer Professor of Women’s and Gender Studies at Wellesley College Date: Monday, February 23, 2026 Time: 7 p.m. Location: Chris Knutzen Hall in the Anderson University Center, 12180 Park Ave S,…
PLU awarded 2025 NWCCU Beacon Award for Excellence in Student Achievement and Success
PLU’s Retention and Progression Advisory Group (RPAG) was recognized for their “distinctive, measurable, and replicable innovations” toward student achievement and success by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Pacific Lutheran University was honored with the Beacon Award during the annual Northwest Commission on…
WA Legislative Basics: Restoring Washington State Student Aid
We are on a mission to restore funding for the College Bound Scholarship and the Washington College Grant, but we can’t do it alone. If you have ever wondered about how Washington’s legislative process works, this video will bring you up to speed and share…
PLU Professor receives special recognition from tennis legend and equality champion Billie Jean King
Professor of Kinesiology and sports psychologist, Dr. Colleen Hacker, received a surprise video greeting from Billie Jean King during a recent episode of the “Welcome to the Party” podcast. Hacker , a six-time Olympic coach and internationally recognized sports psychologist, was a guest on a…
