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The PNW MAA is pleased to announce that the Distinguished Teaching Award Winner for 2019 is Tom Edgar of Pacific Luthern University. Tom completed his Ph.D. at the University of

TACOMA, WASH. (March 8, 2019) — A prestigious $650,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) will support academically talented low-income students who come to Pacific Lutheran University to study

Tropical Marine Biology – San Salvador, Bahamas Professor Mike Behrens and his Tropical Marine Biology class are spending J-Term in San Salvador, Bahamas. Follow their adventures and discoveries through their

The Division of Natural Sciences swept this year’s faculty ceremony, garnering 3 of the 5 prestigious awards. Every year during the PLU Christmas Celebration, the university honors the accomplishments of

It’s with great sadness that we announce the death of Professor Emeritus Jerrold “Jerry” Lerum, who passed away Sept. 29, 2018. Jerry was hired at PLU as an assistant professor

Researchers get their first look at a geological ‘gobstopper’ from Yellowstone, which may hold clues about its iconic geyser’s past and future. Geosciences Professor Emeritus Duncan Foley was one of

TACOMA, WASH. (Spring 2018) – Ann Auman didn’t always publicize that she was first in the family to attend college. In fact, before Pacific Lutheran University started prioritizing the first-generation

TACOMA, WASH. (March 23, 2018) — After living in the U.S. for seven years, Sunny Huang ’18 took the oath of allegiance Jan. 29 against a backdrop of American flags.

TACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 6, 2017) – When George and Helen Long reached out to Pacific Lutheran University 10 years ago, all they knew was that they wanted to support the

For some, summer is a time for play. For others, it’s a time for work. But for many at Pacific Lutheran University, it’s a time for a little bit of