News, Media and Stories

Donna Maxey ’70, former member of the Pacific University Alumni Association Board of Representatives and founding member of the Black Alumni Chapter was recently featured on Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien.
Mindy Cameron ’65, MFA ’18 will return to campus to speak in the Old College Hall Speakers Series on March 6 at 6 p.m.
Nominate your colleagues and community members for their service to Pacific University and our students by February 16. Awards recognizing faculty, staff, and community members will be presented during the annual University Honors & Awards Ceremony on May 8, 2024.
Thriving Thursdays are back for Spring semester! Join the ACA for 30-minute webinars. 
The Staff Senate IDEA Committee is excited to host a staff & faculty bowling night from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, at Rainbow Lanes in Forest Grove. Games, shoes, pizza and prizes are covered by the Staff Senate.
Pacific students in Costa Rica
A recent journey to Costa Rica ignited a passion for global learning and left business students with lifelong memories. The trip, which focused on operations, supply chains and sustainability, also featured adventures like canopy tours and white water rafting.
Pacific University's Old College Hall
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.
Anis Mojgani Leaning Against Wall, Wearing Winter Coat
Anis Mojgani, the 10th poet laureate of Oregon, brings his dynamic combination of poetry and visual art to Pacific University's Forest Grove Campus for the 2024 Whiteley Distinguished Lecture on Thursday, Feb. 15.
Amy Tracewell, Director of Master of Nonprofit Leadership Program
The recent graduate of the first cohort of the Master of Nonprofit Leadership program after seven years as a member of the university's advancement staff and two decades working in the nonprofit sector.
Candids of undergrad students at May 2023 Commencment
Get started on your commencement checklist! Apply to graduate (if you haven't already), order regalia and guest tickets, and cross off items on your to-do list before May 18.

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