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Subscribe to FeedUniversity Sets Course for Strategic Growth
The Board of Trustees has approved several new academic programs and improvements to the Forest Grove campus.
Dori Carlson OD '89 Receives Kamelia Massih Prize
Carlson was the first female president of the American Optometric Association and recently was elected to the Pacific University Board of Trustees
Professional Programs Graduates Ready to Help Others
Nearly 320 students within the colleges of Education, Health Professions and Optometry earn their professional degrees.
Class of 2013 Celebrates
Nearly 300 students participate in commencement ceremony signifying the completion of their undergraduate studies.
Blaise Holden '13 Earns Fulbright Scholarship
The senior from Colorado will travel to Belgium to work with others on treatment for young people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Community Collaboration Awards Recognize Students, Faculty, Partners
Pacific's Center for Civic Engagement and Office of Diversity honor those who help others
Pharmacy Assistant Professor Deepa Rao Receives Research Funding
The Medical Research Foundation award is the third grant awarded to Pacific
Class of 2013 Presents Capstone Work on Senior Projects Day
Students showcase the knowledge and skills acquired during their time at the university.
Sweet Words: Readings and Tastings
First Wednesday of Forest Grove returns May 1 with Sweet Words, Enjoy authors, chocolate and wine.
Seventh Annual In Your Face Lecture Set for Tuesday, April 23
Political economist and author Kristen Sheeran to present "Climate Clarity before Climate Chaos: Economic Justice Now. Sponsored by the Politics & Government Department.
Charlotte Basch '14, Anthropology-Sociology, Earns Udall Scholarship
The junior from Seaside earns the prestigious honor for the second straight year.
Audiology Faculty Member Named to National Board
Shilpi Banerjee to serve on American Academy of Audiology Board of Directors beginning July 1.
University Named to President's Community Service Honor Roll
Pacific earns the distinction for the third consecutive year.
Men's Wrestling Earns All-Academic Team, Individual Honors
Caleb Malychewski and Bruce Balcita are named NWCA Division III Scholar All-Americans.
Health Professions Students to Play Key Role in Beaverton Community Health Collaborative
The City of Beaverton initiative to increase healthcare access for underserved populations, will provide clinical training opportunities for university students.
Pacific Faculty Among Nation's Best
The Center for College Affordability & Productivity includes Pacific in its annual list of institutions with the best professors.
Pharmacy Professor Named to Governor's Task Force
Michael Millard joins Oregon Governor's Task Force on Prescription Drug Abuse.
Pacific University Partners with Zipcar to Offer Car Sharing in Forest Grove
Students, faculty and staff receive a discounted membership rate. Memberships also available to the general public.
University Opens Location in Hawai'i to Serve Its Growing Ohana
Pacific has been Hawai'i residents' mainland university for more than 70 years
All university locations to delay opening on Wednesday, Jan. 23
Due to the threat of icy road conditions, all university locations (campuses, clinics and administrative offices) will not open on Wednesday, Jan. 23 until noon.
Pacific University Adds College of Business
University's fifth college will begin operation in July.
Professor Dennis Smith Honored by American Academy of Optometry
Dr. Smith is the first Pacific faculty member to earn the academy's highest honor for an educator.
Pharmacy Professor Receives $40,000 Grant to Research "Neglected" Diseases
Sigrid Roberts, Ph.D., has received funding to study the metabolism of a parasite that causes a debilitating disease in the hopes of developing better treatment.
Juliet Brosing Named 2012 Oregon Professor of the Year
Physics professor is the first faculty member from Pacific to receive the honor.
Chemistry Student Tyler Oshiro Earns Best Paper Award at Northwest Undergraduate Research Conference
The senior from Aiea, Hawaii is honored for research on an enzyme that affects the metabolism of nicotine and other drugs.
Board of Trustees Welcomes Four New Members
Business professor Michelle Cowing, Optometry student Kasie Rust, alumnus Robert Barrett '66 and OHSU President Emeritus Peter Kohler, M.D. join the university's chief governing body.
Healthcare Compliance Graduate Certificate program receives accreditation
The new offering within the College of Health Professions has been accredited by the Compliance Certification Board.
University announces its 2012-13 Performing Arts Series
A solo performance by legendary actor Ed Asner as FDR highlights the series' 19th season
Pacific degree programs among the "Best Health Care Jobs in 2012"
CareerCast's rankings of the top health care professions include eight of the University's professional programs.
University community lends helping hands in western Washington County
First annual Day of Service brings more than 160 students, faculty, staff and alumni together for community engagement