Written by Lisa Patterson, PLU Marketing & Communications Guest Writer. Sarah Davis began her PLU journey with the idea that medicine and health care would be the ultimate goal, but then a couple of classes focused on plant development and global agriculture grew a new passion. “I have a family history of agriculture, my grandfather […]
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Michael Burris leads a dynamic team as regional president of Sound Physicians
Written by Lora Shinn, PLU Marketing & Communications Guest Writer. Michael Burris ’09 worked at the intersection of business and healthcare since before even graduating from PLU with a business major and economics minor. While in his third year at PLU, he began an internship with MultiCare Health Systems, working as the CFO’s “right-hand man.” He was offered […]
Olympian and advocate Elana Meyers Taylor to deliver PLU Commencement address
Written by Zach Powers, PLU Marketing & Communications. Pacific Lutheran University will welcome Elana Meyers Taylor to the Tacoma Dome on Saturday, May 27 to deliver a Commencement address to the university’s graduating class. Meyers Taylor will share reflections inspired by her historic career as the most decorated Black athlete in Winter Olympics history and […]
Tiffany Wong discusses transferring to PLU, her experience as an RA, and her plans to become a Certified Nurse Anesthesiologist
Written by Lisa Patterson, PLU Marketing & Communications Guest Writer. PLU senior Tiffany Wong was drawn to study nursing after spending 10 years caring for her grandmother — a special woman who taught her about empathy and compassion. “My heart broke when she passed away this fall semester. There were numerous stories that she told […]
Grayson Nottage ‘23 prepares to become a teacher who excites students about science
By Grant Hoskins ’23, PLU Marketing & Communications Student Writer Grayson Nottage ’23 has wanted to become a middle school science teacher ever since she was a middle school science student. She admired many of her own science teachers, and aspires to become the sort of educator that inspires and excites students about science. Next […]
PLU senior Allison Sheflo discusses her triple major in geosciences, environmental studies and religion
By Lisa Patterson, PLU Marketing & Communications Guest Writer. Senior Allison Sheflo will graduate this spring with a triple major in geosciences, environmental studies and religion and a minor in mathematics. She forged her own trail at PLU, welcoming the adventures that piqued her curiosity and let that lead her way. “It’s definitely not the course I thought I would take […]
Dr. Erik Arnits relies on his medical training – and sense of humor – as an ER doctor in Central Washington
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. At PLU, Dr. Erik Arnits, Class of 2011, studied biology and chemistry as a double major. At first, he thought chemistry or dentistry was his future—but a medical mission trip the summer before his senior year to Costa Rica and Panama changed everything. He kept a journal of his time and felt his perspective shift, […]
Former military linguist Kara Atkinson ’23 discusses her service on campus, academic research, and graduate school plans
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Kara Atkinson ’23 earned an associate degree while serving as an Arabic linguist in the United States Army prior to her arrival at PLU. A history major with minors religion and Holocaust and genocide studies, Atkinson’s passion for research, academia, and higher education developed at PLU through her collaborative research with professors, her tenure as president […]
PLU and TCC announce Automatic Admission Partnership
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Officials from Pacific Lutheran University and Tacoma Community College have announced an Automatic Admission Partnership that will streamline the admission process for TCC students interested in enrolling at PLU. “Tacoma Community College has a long history of providing an exceptional education to local students,” said PLU President Allan Belton. “TCC alumni who […]