Pacific University

A triple major in international studies, Japanese and anthropology at Pacific University, Klaas had always had a deep love for Japan. That passion has anchored her career and life choices in the years since she set forth from Pacific and Forest Grove.

2024 Pacific University Alumni Association Outstanding Alumni Award winner Brian Swann '70 continues to advocate for oral health & carrying that care to underserved populations.

"The Most Quoted Political Analyst In Oregon" looks back and ahead as he prepares for his final presidential election as a professor and pundit.

The Pacific University Music Department's six-concert schedule culminates with the popular annual Holiday Concert on Saturday, Dec. 7.

Maggie Wigness '10 studies the intersection of robotics, artificial intelligence and machine learning as a senior computer scientist at the U.S. Army's DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory.

Faculty member Kara Lanning '07 and student Brodie Buchert '25 are conducting research to identify water-based pathogens and their effective on native plants in reclaimed natural areas in Pacific's backyard.

Pacific University's College of Business receives Insight In Diversity magazine's Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award, recognizing the college's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Jim Fitzgerald '68, recipient of the 2024 David & Sandy Lowe Outstanding Alumni Service Award, brings a lifetime of business success to Pacific University's College of Business and Board of Trustees.

Over 100 current & incoming Pacific undergraduates have applied for a guaranteed graduate school spot through Pacific University's unique admissions program, Pacific Priority.

Thanks to a $22,000 American Psychological Foundation grant, Cynthia Brown will investigate the benefits of multisystemic therapy for autistic youth.

Pacific University's 16th president, Phil Creighton passed away on Sept. 16, 2024 at age 79. Creighton served as Pacific president from 2003 to 2009.

The ceremony, honoring the Pacific alumnus and nine-term Congressman, kicked off the celebration of Pacific University's 175th anniversary.