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Emily Struck sitting in the library in front of a stack of books, smiling into the camera. She has glasses and is wearing a black shirt with a brown sweater. Her hands are in her lap.
Emily Struck ’23 reflects on her time at PLU, captivated by chemistry and research

Emily Struck ’23 made the most of her chemistry major at PLU, conducting individualized research with professors and tutoring other students on campus. As she takes her next step in the fall pursuing a Ph.D. in organic chemistry at Purdue University, Struck reflects on her…

May 5, 2023
Research & Academics
Lange smiles while standing in the lobby of her office. She is wearing a tan blazer over a white shirt and a blue and gold wall is behind her.
Anni Lange ’00 uses skills learned at PLU as VP of marketing and communications for Sound Physicians

Anni Lange ’00 is vice president of marketing and communications for Sound Physicians , a national medical group headquartered in Tacoma. Lange oversees all aspects of marketing and communications including brand management, marketing operations, sales and recruitment marketing and internal and external communications.   Lange majored…

May 5, 2023
Alumni, Internships, Career
Ten club members stand in two rows and smile at the camera.
A new space for neurodiverse students on campus

Last October, a new club emerged on campus: the Student Neurodiversity Club. Although small, this club is having a growing impact on the PLU community. When attending a recent SNC meeting in the first floor Stuen lounge, I was greeted by a cheerful collective of…

April 27, 2023
Student Life, Resources, Community
Sarah Davis smiles into the camera. She is wearing a black sweater, has her hands in her pockets, and is standing in the PLU biology greenhouse.
Growing into her own: Sarah Davis ’23 discovers her passion for plant biology at PLU

Sarah Davis began her PLU journey with the idea that medicine and health care would be the ultimate goal, but then a couple of classes focused on plant development and global agriculture grew a new passion. “I have a family history of agriculture, my grandfather…

April 26, 2023
Research & Academics
Michael Burris smiles in a conference room of his office. He is a learning against a high table and a piece of glass art sits next to him.
Michael Burris ’09 leads a dynamic team as regional president of Sound Physicians

Michael Burris ’09 worked at the intersection of business and healthcare since before even graduating from PLU with a business major and economics minor . While in his third year at PLU, he began an internship with MultiCare Health Systems, working as the CFO’s “right-hand…

April 26, 2023
Alumni, Internships, Career
Tiffany Wong smiles into the camera with a brick campus building behind her.
Tiffany Wong ‘23 discusses transferring to PLU, her experience as an RA, and her plans to become a Certified Nurse Anesthesiologist

PLU senior Tiffany Wong was drawn to study nursing after spending 10 years caring for her grandmother — a special woman who taught her about empathy and compassion. “My heart broke when she passed away this fall semester. There were numerous stories that she told…

April 25, 2023
Alumni, Internships, Career
Elana Meyers Taylor poses with her Olympic medals. she is smiling and wearing a team USA jacket.
Olympian and advocate Elana Meyers Taylor to deliver PLU Commencement address

Pacific Lutheran University will welcome Elana Meyers Taylor to the Tacoma Dome on Saturday, May 27 to deliver a Commencement address to the university’s graduating class. Meyers Taylor will share reflections inspired by her historic career as the most decorated Black athlete in Winter Olympics…

April 25, 2023
Events, Performances, Athletics
Grayson Nottage stands beneath the staircase in PLU's Anderson University Center. She is smiling and wearing a light brown sweatshirt.
Grayson Nottage ‘23 prepares to become a teacher who excites students about science

Grayson Nottage ’23 has wanted to become a middle school science teacher ever since she was a middle school science student. She admired many of her own science teachers, and aspires to become the sort of educator that inspires and excites students about science. Next…

April 24, 2023
Alumni, Internships, Career
Allison Sheflo stands on campus with evergreen trees behind her. She's wearing a black denim jacket and smiling into the camera.
PLU senior Allison Sheflo discusses her triple major in geosciences, environmental studies and religion

Senior Allison Sheflo will graduate this spring with a triple major in geosciences , environmental studies and religion and a minor in mathematics . She forged her own trail at PLU, welcoming the adventures that piqued her curiosity and let that lead her way. “It’s…

April 24, 2023
Research & Academics
Dr. Erik Arnits '11 stands in a lobby of Samaritan Healthcare (hospital). He is wearing doctor scrubs, has his arms folded, and is smiling at the camera.
Dr. Erik Arnits ’11 relies on his medical training – and sense of humor – as an ER doctor in Central Washington

At PLU, Dr. Erik Arnits ’11 studied biology and chemistry as a double major. At first, he thought chemistry or dentistry was his future—but a medical mission trip the summer before his senior year to Costa Rica and Panama changed everything. He kept a journal…

April 19, 2023
Alumni, Internships, Career
Kara Atkinson sits on a bench on PLU's upper campus with Xavier Hall behind her. She is smiling and has one of her arms wrapped around the drop of the bench.
Former military linguist Kara Atkinson ’23 discusses her service on campus, academic research, and graduate school plans

Kara Atkinson ’23 earned an associate degree while serving as an Arabic linguist in the United States Army prior to her arrival at PLU. A history major with minors in religion and Holocaust and genocide studies , Atkinson’s passion for research, academia, and higher education…

April 18, 2023
Research & Academics
PLU, TCC Announce Automatic Admission Partnership

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