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Two students smiling in the snow
For more than 100 years, Boxer has represented the spirit of Pacific University. What does that spirit mean to students today?
John White smiling for a photo
John White is the director of the Pacific University School of Occupational Therapy. "The caliber of students we have in the program and the eagerness they have to learn their role as occupational therapists to really change people's lives — I get cold chills sometimes just thinking about it."
Jonas Hanna pictured smiling
Recent business alumnus Jonas Hanna '18 launched his business just before graduation. Less than a year later, his product is on the market in stores like Made in Oregon.
Pacific Boxer
Boxer III debuted this fall at Homecoming. The third incarnation of our beloved mascot statue was unveiled as an art piece representing the history, diversity and spirit of Pacific.
Jenna Richards Smiling
Jenna Richards '19 brings compassion and openness to her focus on criminal justice.
Cake modeled after the library
A 10,000-mile journey that began in Vietnam for Pacific University alumni Tim '74 and Cathy Tran '74 culminated at the university's Forest Grove Campus with the naming of the library in their honor as part of Pacific's annual Homecoming festivities.
Kia Adderson smiling
“I love new experiences because they mean more stories,” said Addison, who has participated in Speech & Debate, English Club and the Black Student Union at Pacific.
Nikita Katoozi OD '18, MEd/VFL '18 won a student writing competition that will earn her publication in an international journal. Her research examined ways for teachers to identify children with vision needs.
The former Pacific baseball player and broadcast major is the voice of the Hillsboro Hops.
Jessica Flack smiling
Jessica Flack OD '18 partnered with Head Start to use technology to enhance vision screenings for young children. One in three vision problems would have gone unidentified without the tool, she found as part of her thesis for the Master of Education/Visual Function in Learning program.

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