ResoLute Magazine | Fall 2026

PLU students and researchers are using generative AI to teach underwater robots to navigate unpredictable ocean currents. Their work could transform how scientists respond to environmental emergencies.

Hidden in plain sight across Tacoma, small stands of aspen trees could offer important clues about the health of local wetlands. PLU students are taking a closer look.

What happens at Keck Observatory after dark? PLU students spend their summer nights studying distant galaxies and putting a smart telescope to the test.

See how connections between PLU students and alumni are helping Lutes find direction, discover opportunities, and prepare for life after graduation.

Cindy Van Hulle ’76 thought she had retired from coaching — until a former player called with an opportunity that took her back to PLU.

PLU’s fight to restore student financial aid funding continues, fueled by students who are learning firsthand what it means to show up for community.

Decades of PLU women, one growing network. HIVE is bringing generations together to share their time, talents, resources, and philanthropic impact.

Caden Ankrom ’25 didn’t have to wait until graduation to become a graphic designer. At PLU, his work has appeared on everything from posters to public transit.

History grad Katlyne Smith ’25 believes the stories we tell about the past shape what comes next. Her work starts with the community she calls home.

Yuta Shimazu ’25 made PLU history as its first data science graduate while building a résumé that includes DataFest, Bloomberg, and Sony.

For Meghan Buchanan ’26, college brought academic milestones, profound personal challenges, and a new perspective on what success really means.