Act Six scholar and social work major Georjina Soliai ’23 thrives at PLU
Georjina Soliai ‘23 of Lakewood, Washington grew up less than a 15-minute drive from Pacific Lutheran University. The Clover Park High School graduate was always aware of the university, but she never really considered it an option for herself. Soliai’s family moved to the United…
PLU business alumni Bradd Busick (MultiCare) and Andrea Adams (Nike) talk mentorship
Andrea Adams ’15 and Bradd Busick ’99, MBA ’09 discuss business, mentorship, and seizing opportunity. Adams is Direct Strategy & Portfolio Manager at Nike and a former PLU student athlete. Busick is an adjunct business professor at PLU and chief technology officer and vice president…
Cassie Paulsen ’21 interns (virtually) with Seattle Children’s Theatre
Like many Lutes, PLU senior Cassie Paulsen’s summer hasn’t been exactly what she thought it would be. Cassie has spent her summer in an internship with Seattle Children’s Theater, but instead of moving to Seattle, she is acting, leading classes, and helping the theater any…
PLU announces new major in criminal justice
TACOMA, WASH. (April 11, 2020) — Pacific Lutheran University is announcing a new major in criminal justice. Officially launching in fall 2020, the new program is designed for students interested in a wide variety of career fields, including law, policing, corrections, and victim services and…
PLU debuts new ‘CheckFive’ initiative, designed to strengthen communities virtually
TACOMA, WASH. (April 9, 2020) — Physical distancing and shelter-in-place directives have made traditional ways of keeping in community challenging at best during the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s why PLU is rolling out “CheckFive,” a social media initiative designed to rebuild networks and spark connections among…
The Power of Faculty Mentorship
A vital part of Pacific Lutheran University’s academic experience is the opportunity for students to build relationships with faculty members working in the career fields those students want to pursue. Faculty mentorship can help strengthen a student academically, give career-related advice or feedback, be a…
PLU’s Dr. Dean Waldow recognized with prestigious Lynwood W. Swanson Scientific Research Award
TACOMA, WASH. (Nov. 8, 2019) — In recognition of his impactful work as an academic researcher and mentor, Pacific Lutheran University’s Dr. Dean Waldow has been awarded the Lynwood W. Swanson Scientific Research Award by the M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust. The purpose of the…
PLUtonic debuts first solo music video
TACOMA, WASH. (May 24, 2017)- PLUtonic, one of Pacific Lutheran University’s a cappella groups, provided a healthy distraction for students nearing the end of finals week. The group debuted a music video featuring an arrangement of “Forget You” by musical artist CeeLo Green. The group…
PLU president, spouse rappel down Hotel Murano in downtown Tacoma for first Habitat Challenge fundraiser
TACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 4, 2016)- Pacific Lutheran University’s partnership with the local Habitat for Humanity took an exciting leap forward — or down, rather — last week. President Tom Krise and his wife, Patty, participated in the Habitat Challenge for Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity…
PLU launches Marty’s Reformation Station app to teach campus about Martin Luther in fun, engaging way
TACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 26, 2016)- Pacific Lutheran University has created a fun way to honor the Lutheran tradition and put those Pokémon Go skills to use in a new way (we promise we had the idea before Lutes were out looking for Pokéstops). Marty’s Reformation…
Commencement Recap: photos, video, tweets and more
Thousands gathered at the Tacoma Dome on May 28 to celebrate Pacific Lutheran University’s Class of 2016. The commencement ceremony marked the culmination of several years of hard work, community involvement and the pursuit of vocation for roughly 700 #PLUGrads. Commencement Photos Watch the Entire…
LollaPLUza Returns to the PLU Golf Course on May 7, Seattle band “Pickwick” will headline
TACOMA, Wash. (April 29, 2015)— LollaPLUza, the annual one-day spring music festival produced by the PLU Student Activities Board (SAB), will be held on Saturday, May 7 from 1-7 p.m. on the PLU Golf Course. With a focus on up-and-coming Pacific Northwest talent, headlining band…