Full Circle Moment for Van Hulle & PLU Softball
If you ask Cindy Van Hulle ’76 what’s her favorite sport to coach, don’t be surprised if she replies, “Whatever’s in season.” And why not? Over the years, Van Hulle seemingly has coached just about every sport in every season. Volleyball and cross country in…
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.
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,…
Meet Yuta Shimazu, PLU’s first data science graduate
This winter marks the culmination of a journey for Pacific Lutheran University’s first data science graduate — a path that stretched from classroom to coffee shop to the soccer field. Before he heads back to Japan to begin his career, Yuta Shimazu ‘25 sat down…
PLU’s choral ensembles head to Europe for their 2025 international tour
PLU’s choral ensembles head to Europe for their 2025 international tour since 2019! From May 25th to June 7th, 71 students from Choir of the West , University Chorale , University Singers , and Knights Chorus will travel to Switzerland and Italy to perform songs…
Student-athlete Ashley Akamine ’25 makes data part of the game
For Ashley Akamine ‘25, college was never going to be about choosing one path. “Seeing how two different aspects of my life — athletics and computer science — come together in meaningful ways has been both exciting and rewarding,” says Ashley, who’s finishing up her…
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…
Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition
For the fourth year in a row, Pacific Lutheran University hosted the Angela Meade Vocal Competition , an event that has become a key opportunity for student performers to hone their skills and gain real-world experience in a competitive setting. This year’s competition saw Caitlyn…
Angela Meade ’01 Vocal Competition Returns to PLU for Fourth Year
Pacific Lutheran University will host the fourth annual Angela Meade Vocal Competition on Nov. 3, 2024, offering students the chance to experience the atmosphere of professional vocal auditions. Internationally acclaimed soprano and PLU alumna Angela Meade ’01 founded the competition in 2018 to provide students…