Pacific University

Two Pacific alumni found each other — and a shared love of education — in Pacific's Master of Arts in Teaching Program.

The Nov. 15, 1905, issue of The Pacific Index reported that both men and women were gearing up for a season of the relatively new-fangled game of basketball. Women had participated in athletics at Pacific before. They were members of the archery team, and they played on the tennis squad with the men.

Growing up, Avery Richardson ’17 wasn’t sure his father’s alma mater was even real. But he followed his father's footsteps and set himself up to pursue his passion for healthcare.

“I’ve come to realize there’s nothing to worry about, because you’ve all done your jobs correctly. Because if I am at all successful today and hereafter, it is a direct result of your support.”

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.

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