Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Teranejah Lucas, 28, is now in her senior year – Class of 2023 – at Pacific Lutheran University, and majoring in social work. She’s preparing to do great things—after already accomplishing significant wins—and wrapping up a fascinating capstone. “As a single parent, first-generation college student, I’m out here defying the odds,” […]
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Stephanie Aparicio Zambrano discusses her PLU experience, psychology major & internship with the Dean of Students Office
Pacific Lutheran University Story. Once a major in communication, Stephanie Aparicio Zambrano – Class of 2023 – found burgeoning success turning her advice-giving prowess into a future career path. Zambrano found her calling in working with college students as an intern in PLU’s Dean of Students Office. There, she learned the importance of allowing college […]
Guardrail repair on April 13 brings daytime lane closure on SR 512 exit to Pacific Ave/SR 7 in Parkland
Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. PARKLAND – Travelers using the eastbound State Route 512 exit to Pacific Avenue/SR 7 in Pierce County can expect delays on Thursday, April 13. Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews will close the left lane of the off-ramp from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for guardrail repair. Travelers […]
A Trip to the Archives? Book It, PLU Librarian Says
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Sometimes you’re drawn to a career path, and other times you discover it by serendipity, as Lauren Loftis, Archivist & Special Collections Librarian at Pacific Lutheran University, did. “I carelessly stumbled into it. In fact, the first time I entered an archive was when I was an undergrad, and it was […]
Anna Norris awarded Prestigious PLU Scholarship
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Pacific Lutheran University is pleased to announce that Anna Norris, a student at Harrison Preparatory School, has been named a Regents’ Scholar, earning a full-tuition per year scholarship. Anna was part of an applicant pool of over 400 for PLU’s President’s Scholarship, of which 120 were selected. First named a President’s […]
PLU Earns 2023-2024 Military Friendly School Designation
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Pacific Lutheran University announced today that it has earned the 2023-2024 Military Friendly School designation. PLU received a “gold” designation and was ranked the sixth most “military friendly” institution among private universities offering doctorate degrees. Institutions earning the Military Friendly School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses […]
Harrison Preparatory School Student Completes House Page Program
Clover Park School District announcement. Harrison Preparatory School ninth grader Reinida Benavente served as a page for 29th District Representative Melanie Morgan during her term in the House Page Program. Reinida has completed a total of two terms as a page for the House Page Program and assumed a variety of responsibilities. She supported the […]
Celebrate the groundbreaking of Sprinker Recreation Center’s new outdoor project
Pierce County announcement. Pierce County Parks invites the community to a groundbreaking event on Thursday, March 16, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Sprinker Recreation Center playfield (14824 C St. South, Tacoma, WA). This event will kick off construction of significant improvements to Sprinker, including a new spray park, futsal court, turf ballfields, outdoor […]
Blue Zones Project Parkland-Spanaway Announces Executive Director
Blue Zones Project announcement. Parkland-Spanaway, WA – Blue Zones LLC., today announced the appointment of Tono Sablan as the Executive Director for Blue Zones Project®, Parkland-Spanaway. Sablan will be responsible for leading the rollout and local implementation of Blue Zones Project. “It is an honor to lead this effort in service to Parkland and Spanaway,” […]