Pacific University

The Humphreys put the ‘family’ in Family Eye Care

Eddie Carrillo ‘15 fulfills dreams, for his family and himself.

Fourteen members of the extended Smith family have attended Pacific University over three generations. The Boxer Spirit is in their blood.

Bike journey brings Sam Chamberlain MFA '15 to his final residency and graduation from Pacific's Master of Fine Arts in Writing Program.

Dr. Bleything is a former College of Optometry dean and professor and also served as the university provost.

Deborah Reed MFA '12 is publishing her fifth novel in July. Pacific's MFA in Writing Program helped her take her writing to the next level.

Liberal arts base led to successful career as healthcare lobbyist for James Matteucci '94.

Generous donations in hard times led to the matching gift that made Marsh Hall possible.

Professor emeritus and retiring handball coach Mike Steele launches an endowment to support the many aspects of Pacific that he loves.

A couple of alumni took a chance on a Hawai‘i coffee farm. Five years later, they are winning awards and giving back to the coffee community. 

Ryan Beck ‘14 and Mellissa (Wilson) Beck ‘15 are none other than high school sweethearts.

A lot of people talk about fate when they talk about love. You hear all kinds of love stories, full of coincidences that don't actually seem so random. Max and Brandi’s story is a lot like that.