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Every year for 125 years, Pacific Lutheran University has sent uniquely qualified Lutes into the world to improve it—through their careers, through their service, through their care and, honestly, through their simple basic Luteness.

Kari Plog ’11 has spent her first two years as a reporter for The (Tacoma) News Tribune covering a range of stories.

PLU Economics students selected their major with a long list of vocational options in mind.


Deanna Fallin ’09 wrote an email to the Pacific Lutheran University Chair of Art and Design JP Avila to share some exciting news.

Jennifer Henrichsen ’07 has accomplished much more than she could’ve imagined in the years since she left Pacific Lutheran University.


Jim Kittilsby ’60 is the first to admit he probably wasn’t the premier baseball player of his era—or the winningest baseball coach.

One Lute is dramatically defying expectations to write, compose and star in a high-profile musical production.


Fun fact: The Panama Canal opened 101 years ago and is about to expand its capacity. The most fun fact? A Lute is leading the way.