Thomas Kyle-Milward

PLU decides to adopt test-optional admission policy

TACOMA, WASH. (July 31, 2018) — After careful consideration, Pacific Lutheran University is choosing to adopt a test-optional admission policy for its prospective students following a strong recommendation from the university’s Admission and Retention of Students (ARTS) Committee. These new procedures allow prospective students to…

‘Because We’re Lutheran’: A new PLU podcast

TACOMA, WASH. (July 16, 2018) — A new Pacific Lutheran University podcast is being unveiled. Hosted by university pastor Jen Rude, “Because We’re Lutheran” will explore the ins and outs of  Lutheranism and  the principles  of Lutheran higher education: what that concept means, what it…

PLU selected to host 2018 U.S. Senate debate

TACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 11, 2018) — Pacific Lutheran University has been selected to host a 2018 U.S. Senate Debate on Oct. 8 by the Washington State Debate Coalition. PLU was picked as a host site by the Governance Committee from a pool of 19 applicant…

PLU Psychology’s Artime awarded research contract

TACOMA, WASH. (March 15, 2018) – Pacific Lutheran University assistant professor of psychology Tiffany Artime has been awarded a $249,309 contract from the Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Awards program through the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute for her research titled Treating Trauma in College Students: Creating…

‘A Peace of My Mind’ explores humanity’s interconnectivity

TACOMA, WASH. (March 14, 2018) – The foundations of peace are built on people. To John Noltner, an award-winning photographer from Minnesota, those people’s stories are worth telling. Designed to provoke conversations and build connections over social issues in a world that’s growing more and…

Fast Track setting PLU graduate students on right path

TACOMA, WASH. (Jan. 8, 2018)- Graduate school can be a daunting prospect for anyone. Students fresh off their undergraduate sprint are faced with a complicated application process and daunting comprehensive tests. But Leah Sweeney ‘17, a Fast Track student working on her Master of Business…

Pacific Lutheran University’s holiday event roundup

TACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 27, 2017) – Looking to get the festivities started early? Check out this roundup of holiday events held on campus this year. Dec. 6: Norsk Julegudstjeneste (Norwegian Language Christmas service) Join the SCC and Nordic Studies for a Christmas service in Norwegian!…