Pacific University

Lab members Alicia Vasquez, MS and Marissa Ferry MA received prestigious Varela Grants from the Mind and Life Institute. 

Denise Price-Giesbers '00 has been honored by both the American Legion and the U.S. Field Artillery Association for her service to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and veterans, both on Pacific's campuses and in the larger community.

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 record-setting running back is one of 18 semifinalists for the 2024 Gagliardi Trophy, presented to the NCAA Division III Football Player Of The Year.

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.

Dr. Tzurei Chen received the Best Poster Award at the 2024 International Conference on Movement Science and Technology in Taiwan