Pacific University

The lessons Ed McQuary '63 learned while playing football at Pacific University have translated into a career of teaching and coaching, plus a book of memories.

Hard work and persistence took Getty Images photographer Andrew Walker ’92 from inspiration to profession.

Judy (Zimmerman) Glenney ’71 is a pioneer in women’s weightlifting, moving the sport to the international arena and winning along the way.

From student to mother to teacher to traveler, Del Judy ’46, MAEd ’73 shares a life of adventure and activity that started with Pacific University.

Pacific University's science curriculum and faculty put this alumna on a path to a career in immunology research.

The rehearsal was delayed for a Blazer game, but the wedding went on. 

“I decided that night that she was the one girl for me."

A blind date becomes a Boxer love story.

A solid friendship makes a firm foundation.

Persistence, and friendship, pay off.

As a senior, Carlisle arrived early to campus because he drove a school bus. To fill in his time between bus schedules and before classes began, Carlisle would work in the cafeteria.

"I traded my 4.0 GPA for my wife ... I’d make the same deal all over again.”