Pacific University

The publishers of the Portland Tribune and the Forest Grove News-Times honor the distinguished university professor of education for his lifelong service to students and teachers at Pacific and in the larger community.

The bronze qilin statue, the namesake of Pacific University and beloved by students and alumni alike, is reunited with the university after a 55-year absence.

Several Pacific University faculty members have earned indefinite tenure and/or promotions in rank. Recommendations for rank promotions and tenure status come from college and department personnel committees, then are reviewed and recommended by the University Personnel Committee, the provost and the president of the university.

In part two of this look back at the first Pacific team to reach the NCAA Division III postseason, the Boxers show their resiliency in weathering a tough non-conference schedule and a bumpy start to the Northwest Conference to end the season on an incredible run.

The experience of competing at the NCAA Division I wasn't all that Sydnie Binder '22 MFA '24 hoped for. She has become a standout at the Division III level for Pacific, both on the tennis court and in the classroom.

A class video project produced by students Shinia Kildall '25 and Benjamin Martin has increased attention for the Oregon Friends of Shelter Animals, drawing interest in the cause of fostering dogs and cats.

Balancing the workloads of a varsity sport and graduate school can be tough. Rob Wood '22, MBA '23 and Isaiah Pitre '22 MSW '24 took on graduate programs to continue their dream of playing football for the Boxers.

We take a look back at the 1998 Pacific men's soccer team, the first Boxer squad to reach the NCAA Division III postseason. Part one of this series looks at the key players and how the team came together in the preseason.

After a 10-year hiatus, Pacific's service learning trip to the Navajo Nation resumed in January 2024.

A passion for dental care and serving his community has led School of Dental Hygiene Studies professor Wilber Ramirez-Rodriguez '10 to national service appointments with both the American Dental Therapy Association and the Hispanic Dental Association.

The senior swimmer and sports leadership and management major is soaking in the experience of leadership of Pacific's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and making connections at the NCAA Convention.

Pacific Priority allows students to apply for and receive conditional admission to select Pacific graduate programs before they even start college, providing a clear pathway to graduation and the next step in their education & career journey.