Pacific University

Manche Langley was one of the matriarchs of women lawyers in the Portland area in the 1900s. The 13th woman admitted to practice in Oregon and a founder of the Queen’s Bench — a professional organization of women in law — Langley got her start at Tualatin Academy, the predecessor of Pacific University.

The clouds in the sky only make the smiles on the football field brighter.

Four years ago, Pacific University football was reinstated with a team of freshmen. Those freshmen took a brand new team from start-up to a winning season in 2013. As the founding players prepare to graduate, they look back at four years of perseverance, growth and success.

Ira remembers his wedding with Bobby in December 1955 in the newly rebuilt chapel with the full music department faculty in attendance.

There are activities in life we take for granted. Simple activities like walking, breathing, even running can often be overlooked. However, there are many who don’t have permanent access to these skills. Alumna Jackie Mrachek ’00, PT ’02, PT ‘03, helps make these activities possible for the disabled.

In 1971, during Carolyn’s fifth and final year at Pacific University, she met the treasure of her life, Bill Rhys Williams, a ranch boy from southern Idaho.

Ralph vividly remembers his engagement to his wife Barbara while attending Pacific: being pinned and shaved by roommates in celebration.

Just one look was all it took.

Inspired by the rare AC/DC love anthem.

Love bloomed over a roll of Lifesavers.

The whirlwind courtship that started with a radiator cap.

Extra! Extra! Index office chat leads to marriage.