Pacific University

A beloved coach during his seven years at Pacific University, George Tall Chief MSEd '58 found his ultimate calling in a return to his native Oklahoma, where he became the elected chief of the Osage Nation.

We remember our Pacific University family members who have passed away. Read their stories and celebrate their lives at the next Alumni Remembrance Ceremony.

Through a five-year grant from the National Science Foundation, Pacific University's College of Education is investigating what is helping STEM teachers to thrive in Oregon's high-need schools.

Pacific University's 16th president, who died in September 2024, left an indelible mark on the university not only in its programs and campuses but also in the Pacific community members whom "Dr. Phil" always made feel like treasured friends.

With its new ability to service cochlear implants, Pacific University's School of Audiology expands accessibility to life-changing hearing technology.

Kinesiology major Jacob Boyce '27 earned himself a trip to the SEC Football Championship Game and a $20,000 scholarship check as a finalist in the Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway.

Experience developing an email security app for his senior capstone project not only provided a taste of how to help mobile apps, but also helped Cayden Wagner '24 land his first job in the tech sector.

The nearly $265,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education will add study-abroad opportunities in Pacific Rim countries and add Hawaiian language and culture classes to the undergraduate academic catalog.

The $520,000 grant from the state of Oregon funds an 18-month program teaching students digital assessment and analytical insights while aiding local businesses.

The Professor Emeritus of Politics & Government and the founder of the Tom McCall Forum died on Nov. 14, 2024 at the age of 82.

As the No. 1 private research university in the Northwest, Pacific undergraduate research programs provide hands-on, experiential learning opportunities that prepare students for success.

Assistant professor of criminal justice, law and society Aimee Wodda is the 2024-2025 recipient of the Western Society of Criminology's Richard Tewksbury Award, recognizing her work in the bourgeoning field of queer criminology.