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TACOMA, WASH. (Aug. 13, 2019) — Pacific Lutheran University’s Dr. Andrea Munro didn’t design Chem 103: Food Chemistry in order to teach students how to cook — but everyone agrees

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Tom Carlson, Ph.D., a recently retired biology professor who served the PLU community from 1975 to 2019. He passed

The Chem Club was voted “Organization of the Year“ by PLU’s Clubs and Orgs. We’d like to congratulate our Chem Club and Chem Club officers – Luna Kim, Emily Ness,

TACOMA, Wash. (May 23, 2019)—With Commencement on May 25, Pacific Lutheran University sends its next class out into the world—more than 800 Lutes are eligible to graduate, with 700 expected

The PNW MAA is pleased to announce that the Distinguished Teaching Award Winner for 2019 is Tom Edgar of Pacific Lutheran 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