The first woman to graduate from Pacific University was Harriett Hoover Killin in 1869. At the time Harriet attended Pacific, three years worth of college curriculum were required for women to earn a degree, in comparison to four for men.
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This Women's History Month we have been highlighting important Pacific women in our history. This week, we look back to Ladies Hall, later named Herrick Hall, and how it provided more women with the opportunity to attend Pacific.
Dr. Kevin Chui contributed to an Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy document, “Essential Competencies in the Care of Older Adults at the Completion of a Physical Therapist Postprofessional Program of Study.”
Launched in 2015, the university's publishing arm releases its second book.
As she prepares to retire this spring, Juliet Brosing invites friends, students and alumni to join her in a celebration of her career and in contributing to the future success of Pacific students.
During the month of March we have been honoring important Pacific women like Claire Argow, one of the first three women to attain a law degree from Yale Law School in 1930.
Master of Fine Arts in Writing faculty member Tyehimba Jess was recently named as a finalist in the 2017 PEN America Literacy Awards for work on his second novel, Olio.
Congratulations to the 15 faculty members who were approved for tenure by the Pacific University
Pacific thanks supporters of ambitious effort to develop a new state-of-the-art vision care outreach vehicle at dedication ceremony on March 9.
Moana Keaunui is thankful for the opportunity Pacific has provided and knows that the diverse education she is receiving would not be possible without help from generous scholarships and other aid.