News, Media and Stories

Shelby (Thurman) Yzaguirre '14 and husband Alex welcomed their first child, Evelyn, in May 2020.
Community service awards recipient
2020 was a challenging year on many fronts for Pacific University’s students and employees. Please consider nominating a colleague and/or community member who went above and beyond for the Pacific community. Nominations are online and accepted through March 1.
Elizabeth (Atkisson) Upton PA '03 joined George Fox University's physician assistant program as an assistant professor in January 2021. 
Jennifer Thomas '10
Jennifer Thomas '10 earned her PhD in sociology from Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, in December 2020. 
Christopher Lee '08 has been named a principal with The Jones Financial Companies, LLLP, as of January 2021. 
Simply Delightful- Debbie (Holden) Tracey '75
Debbie (Holden) Tracey '75 found success as an abstract acrylic artist based out of Olympia, Wash.
In Memoriam: Larry Bosshardt '57
In Memoriam: Keith Allison '62, OD '63
Sign for students of color conference
Join the Student Multicultural Center, in partnership with other Pacific University centers, for Men of Color programming in January. The goal of these sessions is to help male-identifying students of color understand where they can find support, guidance and resources.
Student working
The Office of Student Conduct is seeking Conduct Board members. The board typically is a three-person board made up of students and staff. Through this paid job, students are part of the group on campus that manage alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct.

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