Largest-ever PLU student cohort participated in rigorous mathematical modeling competition
TACOMA, WASH. (April 13, 2020) — Six teams of PLU students, the university’s largest-ever cohort, participated in the 34th annual Mathematical Contest in Modeling on Feb. 13-17 — an international competition that challenges students to solve real-world math problems over the course of a grueling…
PLU environmental studies students chart the challenges facing the nearby Clover Creek Watershed
At Pacific Lutheran University, natural science research can lead students all the way to Antarctica and back again. For environmental studies majors, there’s also important data to collect and analyze within a stone’s throw of the university’s campus. Clover Creek flows 14 miles through Parkland,…
2019-2020 Faculty Excellence Recipients
The Division of Natural Sciences swept this year’s faculty ceremony, garnering 3 of the 4 prestigious awards. Every year during the PLU Christmas Celebration, the university honors the accomplishments of faculty by presenting Faculty Excellence awards in the areas of teaching, advising, mentoring, and service.…
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…
Real-world experience, distilled: PLU marketing analytics grad students partner with Heritage Distilling Company
TACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 31, 2019) — When most people hear the words “Master of Science in Marketing Analytics,” they don’t immediately think of the marketing challenges facing a craft liquor distillery. Yet those challenges have been top-of-mind for Pacific Lutheran University MSMA students Matthew Dixon…
New PLU course Chem 103 illustrates chemistry through food
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’s been a pretty tasty side effect. Munro, an associate professor of chemistry, intended the…
Dr. Tom Carlson, Beloved Biology Professor, Passes Away
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 away the morning of July 24, 2019, surrounded by his wife Karen and her family.…
Chemistry Club Wins PLU Award
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, Cole Fisher, Kasey Johnson, and Alex Klussmann – for their excellent leadership and organization resulting…
Senior Profiles: Class of 2019 Is Making a Difference
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 to participate in the Commencement ceremony. Judging by the accomplishments of the Class of 2019,…
Math Faculty Receives Distinguished Teaching Award
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 Notre Dame and joined the faculty at PLU in 2009. Tom is an extraordinarily successful…
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