Pacific University

A high-school counselor once doubted Jennifer Hardacker's ability to attend college. Hardacker was the first in her family to go to college and has gone on to earn a master of fine arts, become an award-winning filmmaker, and teach at Pacific University.

Jeff Grundon '80 was the first in his family to attend college. Today, he recruits other students to Pacific University.

The Pacific University School of Pharmacy is home to a state-of-the-art research lab.

"Pacific has made me who I am and has set me up for success."

"We give because Pacific is a part of our family."

" I had a really, really good education, and even more than that, I had a great mentor."

"I give to the success of my current and future students."

"Pacific is a great place to be, and giving back keeps me involved in the university."

“If it wasn’t for those who gave before me, I wouldn’t be able to attend Pacific.”

Before Boxer was Badger. In the 1960s, when students voted to change the mascot, they said goodbye to their longtime representative.

Dave Cookman, Pacific's plumbing and boiler specialist, is about a lot more than pipes.

"There are people there who are willing to support you and help your dreams come true," says Mai Vo, a Vietnam-born student who dreams of becoming a pharmacist.