The son of two Pacific University alumni from Hawai‘i, Josh Higa '19 grew up feeling like a member of the Boxer ‘Ohana. Now that he's a Pacific student, he says, it's even better than he expected.
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An expert on the politics of international sport, Boykoff opines on the Rio Olympics and Brazil's political and economic chaos.
Kim Stanton '16 is a public health major who wants to return to a rural community like the one she grew up in and change the future for tomorrow's youth.
Computer science major Alex Shinsel '16 uses her art and computer science skills — with a little biology know-how — to create a video game.
Food chemistry has an appeal to almost everyone, says Breanna Miranda ‘16.
Psychology major Patrice Fuller '16 researches the roots and implications of a pop culture phenomenon.
Public health major Sara Davidson '16 seeks to make healthy foods more available, and more useful, to those in need.
An environmental studies: policy, culture and society major, Isabella Barcellona '16 researched the factors that make sustainable, affordable housing possible in the Portland area. "I want to continue with the advocacy," she said.
Jeremy Parkinson ’16 suspects that his senior project may have been one of Pacific University’s most expensive. At nearly $8,000, the tiny house that he built as his sustainable design capstone came in under budget — but still well above what most students invest in their projects.