Pacific University

If it hadn’t been for a cross-cultural conversation between a young professional Russian volleyball player and a University of Alaska Fairbanks volleyball coach in 1992, Tatiana Piatanova might not now be at Pacific University.

This article details the first six years of Dr. Paul Stagg's tenure as head coach at Pacific University, and the role his father played in both his coaching development and its affect on Pacific football.

Aaron Fentress '91 chose Pacific for its journalism program. After graduation, he worked his way up at The Oregonian before becoming a cable TV sports commentator.

Amber Patton '14 finds new talent, new perspectives while studying abroad in Ireland.

Pacific University launched Janet Copeland’s lifelong pursuit of education. When she earned her doctorate at age 65, she and her husband celebrated by endowing a scholarship at Pacific to give someone else the same start.

Rich Burk ’88 came to Pacific to play baseball and found a career as an announcer. Today, he’s the radio voice of Oregon’s newest minor league team, the Hillsboro Hops.

Lock of Narcissa Whitmanʻs hair discovered in Old College Hall collection.

Dori Carlson OD '89 has been named the third recipient of the Kamelia Massih Prize for a Distinguished Optometrist. She received the award May 18, 2013, at Pacific University's graduate Commencement ceremony.

Countless Pacific University students and alumni have committed their lives to the service of their country with the U.S. Armed Forces.

Faculty member establishes scholarship to support future business students.

Ken Colman ’84 considers himself a “citizen of the world.”