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Kari Plog ‘11, a digital journalist for local NPR affiliate radio station KNKX, has been telling the stories of Western Washington residents trying to deal with the fallout of a global health crisis while navigating the challenges that come with that — like turning her closet into a makeshift recording studio for audio.
Kari Plog ‘11 on telling the stories of those most impacted by COVID-19 pandemic

TACOMA, WASH. (April 7, 2020) — No matter what field or industry you work in, the COVID-19 pandemic has probably dramatically reshaped the way you do your job every day. For Kari Plog ‘11, a digital journalist for local NPR affiliate radio station KNKX, telling…

April 7, 2020
Alumni, Internships, Career
Pacific Lutheran University political science major Jeremy Knapp ‘21 is learning the ins and outs of the Washington State Senate as an intern for Sen. Marko Liias (D-Lynnwood) in Olympia. (Photo/John Froschauer)
Jeremy Knapp ‘21 talks interning for a state senator in Olympia, passion for political science and future career

TACOMA, WASH. (March. 16, 2020) — Pacific Lutheran University political science major Jeremy Knapp ‘21 swears he has no desire to run for office, but his resume speaks of someone with great political aspirations nonetheless. The junior turned 21 on March 4, and he already…

March 16, 2020
Alumni, Internships, Career
Nicole Jordan ’15 discusses her new role at PLU’s Center for Gender Equity

TACOMA, WASH. (March. 10, 2020) — Nicole Jordan ’15 is back on campus, this time using the degree she earned in social work to help educate and lead others in her new position as coordinator for PLU’s Center for Gender Equity. The center began as…

March 10, 2020
Alumni, Internships, Career
Jared Wright ’14 discusses working on refugee resettlement, impactful internships, and more

TACOMA, WASH. (March. 2, 2020) — Jared Wright ‘14 arrived at PLU eager to engage in community work and excited to study social justice. He didn’t have specific plans and didn’t know what it would all look like, but he can clearly remember the excitement…

March 2, 2020
Alumni, Internships, Career
PLU nominates physician Donald Mott for Nobel Peace Prize

TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 26 , 2020 ) — Pacific Lutheran University President Allan Belton recently submitted a Nobel Peace Prize nomination of Dr. Donald Mott to the Norwegian Nobel Committee. Dr. Mott is the founder and leader of the China Network Partners (CPN), a group…

February 26, 2020
Alumni, Internships, Career
Former PLU basketball student-athlete Amy Spieker ’09 is now the director of Community Health and Analysis at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center’s Institute for Population Health in Wyoming.
Amy Spieker ’09 on community health advocacy, service and building relationships

TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 18, 2020) — If you’ve ever wondered whether leaders are born or made, the answer is both. At least it is when you’re referring to Pacific Lutheran University graduate Amy Spieker ’09. Growing up in a Navy family, Spieker moved her fair…

February 18, 2020
Alumni, Internships, Career
In celebration of Black History Month 2020, PLU will host headliner Crystal Aikin '97 for an encore performance at this year's Gospel Experience Concert.
National recording artist Crystal Aiken ’97 returns to PLU for a Gospel Experience Concert encore

TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 14, 2020) —The Gospel Experience Concert is returning to Pacific Lutheran University on Saturday, Feb. 15., featuring an encore performance by national recording artist and event headliner Crystal Aikin ’97. The renowned gospel singer was born and raised in Tacoma, and graduated…

February 14, 2020
Alumni, Internships, Career
New J-Term job shadow program connects PLU students and alumni

TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 10, 2020)- Pacific Lutheran University’s Office of Alumni and Student Connections recently launched the J-Term Job Shadow Program, aimed at exposing students to professions they are interested in pursuing after graduation. From January 21 to 24, 40 students visited PLU alumni at…

February 10, 2020
Alumni, Internships, Career
World health icon and distinguished alumnus Dr. William Foege ‘57 will return to campus to give the annual Rachel Carson Science, Technology & Society Annual Lecture.
Presidential Medal of Freedom honoree William Foege ‘57 returns to PLU for annual Rachel Carson lecture

TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 4, 2020) — Pacific Lutheran University is pleased to announce that world health icon and distinguished alumnus Dr. William Foege ‘57 will return to campus to give the annual Rachel Carson Science, Technology & Society Annual Lecture on Feb. 20. Foege, who…

February 4, 2020
Alumni, Internships, Career
Kristina Walker ’02 on running for office, loving Tacoma, and city council goals

TACOMA, WASH. (Jan. 8, 2020) — At about this time last January, Kristina Walker ’02 got The New York Times’ special insert that featured all 126 women who had been sworn into Congress. It ignited a fire inside of her — it was that thing…

January 8, 2020
Alumni, Internships, Career
Kell Duncan ‘11 is the co-owner of the Churchill, an Arizona-based collective of small businesses that has become a hip destination since it opened in September 2018.
PLU alumnus Kell Duncan creates space for socially conscious Phoenix businesses

TACOMA, WASH. (Jan. 6, 2020) — Basketball drew Kell Duncan ‘11 from Arizona to Pacific Lutheran University. But while he loved his time playing forward and center for the Lutes, he was far less certain about his initial choice of major. “Business school wasn’t a…

January 6, 2020
Alumni, Internships, Career
A Conversation with Shannon Murphy ’07, President of Washington Conservation Voters

Shannon Murphy ’07 loved exploring the beauty that surrounds Pacific Lutheran University’s campus — from majestic Mount Rainier to the sparkling Puget Sound. What she learned as a communication major with minors in public affairs and Spanish and during her time outdoors, set her on…

January 6, 2020
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