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Pacific University Best Value School
In the 2022 U.S. News rankings, Pacific topped the list of Oregon national universities listed among Best Value Schools and was the only Oregon private college on the list of Best Colleges for Veterans.
AuCoin accepts thanks from Jon George, a member of the Grand Ronde Tribal Council, at Pacific University.
Former U.S. Rep Les AuCoin (D-OR)’69, Hon. ’78, has turned over to Pacific University an extensive collection of papers documenting his life in public service. He responded by email to a set of questions from Pacific magazine’s Mike Francis about his choice to do so, issues of politics and the tenor of the political climate, as well as some personal reflections. 
Les AuCoin stands in front of the Portland skyline with Mt Hood in the background
The collected papers of Pacific alumnus and former U.S. Rep. Les AuCoin are now available to researchers, students and others at the Tran Library at Pacific University.
Public Health Update
Learn what to do if you or your roommate tests positive, and how to request a temporary room if needed.
Public Safety Alert
No planned power outages are expected for Forest Grove, but residents should continue to prepare for possible unplanned outages during 
Peter Raz ’56 died June 23, 2022, at age 86. 
Edward "Ed" Hulden ’66 died Sept. 14, 2020, at age 76. 
James Clunes ’52, OD ’53 died June 13, 2022, at age 94. 
Anne “Annie” (Crawford) Albert ’69 died April 22, 2022, at age 75. 
John Anderson ’64 died June 26, 2022, at age 79. 

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