Professor and alumnus Mark Mulder appointed dean of the PLU School of Business
Pacific Lutheran University has selected award-winning scholar, longtime business professor, and alumnus Mark Mulder to lead its business school. Mulder will serve as the dean of the PLU School of Business, a nationally recognized program offering a major and minor in business and graduate programs…
PLU to offer a “PLUS Year” of free tuition to all current students
Earlier today, Pacific Lutheran University announced plans to offer an additional tuition-free year to all undergraduate students enrolled full time for the 20-21 academic year. Dubbed a supplemental “PLUS Year” by the university, the two additional semesters will be offered to students directly after their…
Former PLU President Eugene Wiegman will be remembered for his passion for service, advocacy and Tacoma
Former PLU President Eugene Wiegman passed away on July 1 at the age of 90. Dr. Wiegman will be remembered for his remarkable career in education, government, advocacy and ministry—and his unceasing kindness and compassion. “Dr. Wiegman was a pure joy to talk with and…
A message from President Belton
Traducción Española Dear PLU community, I’m heartbroken over the continued loss of Black lives across our country. With the recent murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and Ahmaud Arbery, I’m angry at a system that collectively excuses and perpetuates racist violence. As frustrations…
PLU MediaLab Film Project Nominated for Student Emmy Award
A film produced by MediaLab students at Pacific Lutheran University has been nominated for the College Emmy Awards. Living on the Edge tells the story of North Cove, Wash., one of the fastest-eroding U.S. coastlines, which loses roughly 150 feet of land per year. The…
PLU’s new Community YouTube project showcases original programming, cross-campus partnership
TACOMA, WASH. (May 4, 2020) — Five dynamic new weekly shows headline PLU Community YouTube, a new venture that leverages original programming to showcase the uniquely interpersonal values and tight-knit culture of the Lute family — even in this time of physical distancing. The shows…
What’s Happening This Fall
To: All students and families From: Office of the President Date: Wednesday, April 29 at 3:30 p.m. Dear students and families, My oldest son, a first-year university student, recently quipped, “Remote learning was okay for a few weeks, but I just want to get back…