For many first-generation college students, the path to higher education poses numerous challenges. At PLU, 42% of our students are first-generation, and we strive to create an inclusive environment where every student can fulfill their academic potential. (📸 x 2017, 2018)

We're excited and very proud of one of our PMHNP DNP students, Anne Papoff-Wallace BSN '15, DNP-PMHNP '21, for being featured on "Nurse Blake," who is the largest nurse influencer on social media. Anne was chosen because of her tireless efforts to meet the needs of the homeless and mentally ill in the Puyallup area. She has been a champion for this population for several years and has recently risen to national fame because of activities focused on the underserved communities after the pandemic and the closing of shelters. Anne's DNP project focuses on identifying the homeless mentally ill's barriers and needs in Pierce county. Thank you for your commitment to our underserved communities, Anne!

Students stand outside of the new South Hall in 1954. South Hall was later renamed Hinderlie Hall in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Berndt I. Hinderlie, two long-term employees at the PLU. #tbt #throwbackthursdays (📸 x PLU Archive, 1954)

Melody Sergent '18, BS in math education and '20, masters in education, dropped by campus to do a hat toss by the clock tower in front of the Anderson University Center as the sun was setting, Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, at PLU. (📸 x John Froschauer)