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Twin brothers Kenneth Nakao '62 and Alfred Nakao '61 each died in December 2022. Kenneth Nakao earned a degree in chemistry from Pacific, and Alfred Nakao attended Pacific for two years before transferring to and graduating from Portland State University. As children, they were removed from the family farm and placed in an internment camp.
Gary Lee '66 died in September 2022. 
Max Miura
Max Miura '79 of Honolulu was named the 2022 HHSAA wrestling official of the year in Hawai'i.
Nicole Tierheimer MAT '10 teaches social studies to middle schoolers in Edgewater, Colo.
Anahita (Nemat) Renner '03 was to a nonprofit board, and was appointed by Virginia's governor to serve on the board of the State Executive Council for Children’s Services.
Nancy Woody (Isaac) Scroggs ’63 died Aug. 15, 2022, at age 82.
Bon Appétit welcomes a new member to its team, Christian Salama, executive chef. Read more about his exciting culinary background. 
It's not too late for high school seniors to apply for Fall 2023 at Pacific University and tuition remission is available for the dependents of Pacific employees. Our Admissions team is ready to help you with the process!
President Jenny Coyle, 18th President, Inauguration Week
Pacific University is proud to celebrate the inauguration of its 18th president, Dr. Jennifer Coyle ‘90, OD ‘93, MS ‘00, on Thursday, March 9, 2023. A week of special events celebrating Pacific’s mission — including the inauguration ceremony — are open to the public.
We are sharing these changes with the campus community to keep you informed of the people and programs within Student Affairs and the work that we do to help support Pacific.

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