News, Media and Stories

Matthew “Teo” Mungaray MFA ’18 has been published recently by Glass Poetry Press.
Jillian Ross ’17 was inducted into the St. Helens (Ore.) Sports Booster Club's Hall of Fame.
Nicolas “Nick” Blight OD ’17 has joined the Advanced EyeCare of Blackfoot team in Blackfoot, Idaho, where he was born and raised.
Janae Rasmussen ’16 was accepted into A.T. Still University’s School of Osteopathic Medicine in Mesa, Ariz.
Natalie (Stewart) Kiefer PT ’16 received the Early Professional Scholarship from the American Physical Therapy Association.
Rymer Coyle
Dr. Coyle received a 2018 Women in Optometry Theia Award of Excellence at American Academy of Optometry annual meeting.
One way the School of Pharmacy aims to build interest in its programs is to invite high school students to the Hillsboro Campus for a day. Recently, a science class from Portland's Cleveland High School paid a visit.
A retired educator and speech pathologist, Steve Dustrude '73 has invested in student success, in and out of the classroom. He's been a leader in Oregon's education system and an advocate for student support at Pacific University.
Dr. Burch-Pesses Conducting students
Pacific's music program is at a crescendo! The Music Department now boasts more than 100 students, up from about 30 a decade ago. With new offerings in music therapy and music education, the Music Department is on tempo for a new era of success.
Daintry Bartoldus with Alice.
As executive administrator of the Hawai`i Council on Developmental Disabilities, Daintry Bartoldus '88 spends her working hours ensuring support for vulnerable members of her community. But outside of work, she goes even further, taking in neighbors and lifting up those in need.

Pages