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Pamela (Paguia) Christianson '85 and Erik Christianson '83, OD '86 met on campus in 1982 and were married five years later. Their Boxer love story includes two sons and exciting careers in Alaska. 
Ravi Patel PharmD ’10 works as a pharmacist for Fred Meyer in his hometown of Boise, Idaho, where he also supports his parents in running a family hotel business.
Lorraine Basch and her parents
Lorraine Basch ‘17 has covered a lot of territory since she graduated from Pacific University. And she’s just getting started.
Photo of Pacific Physician Assistant students
Please join the Pacific University Doctor of Science Program in celebrating its very first cohort to graduate from the program!  We are pleased to announce that 15 graduates received their Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) degrees on January 31.  Congratulations to the Class of 2022! 
SAAC executive board members in the stands holding a "thank you" sign
The second annual Athletic Giving Days was a big success.
Athletic Giving Days is Oct. 19-20, 2021
Pacific University’s second annual Athletic Giving Days starts today!
Ashley Martin
Ashley Martin '20, MBA '21 cruised directly from her Pacific University undergraduate degree in economics into the university's MBA program. The experience has taught her much about the world of work, professional networks, and friendships.
Tim Tran in front of a house
Tim and Cathy Tran struggled to survive after the fall of South Vietnam but overcame challenges to reach America, where they flourished.
Anna Meiners MA '11 in her office
The broad-based shift from the office to remote workspaces may have forever altered the balance between employers and employees.
Teacher Tim Foster on a Zoom call
Remote learning, along with changing pandemic protocols, took a toll on students and teachers. And they’re still navigating the uncertainty.

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