Pacific University

Boxer Giving Day 2025 proved once again that when Boxers come together, amazing things happen! Over 36 hours, alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends came together to show their Boxer Spirit, making 820 gifts and raising an incredible $263,386.37 to support scholarships, programs, and opportunities that help students thrive.

Ana McAbee MSW '18 brings clients and community to better connection with nature through her counseling practice and the Eugene Environmental Film Festival.

Pacific University is celebrating its 175th anniversary, reflecting on its rich history and ongoing commitment to learning, innovation, and community. As the university looks ahead, alumni, friends, and supporters are encouraged to get involved by making a gift, championing higher education, sharing their Pacific stories, recommending the university to prospective students, and volunteering. The State of the University presentation is available online, and the 175th Anniversary Tour continues, offering more opportunities to engage. Pacific remains dedicated to providing a place of belonging for future generations, just as it has for 175 years.

"Women Rising: Mary Whitmore's 50-Year Battle For Human Rights" runs through May 2025 in Pacific's Tran Library, with a special reception scheduled for Wednesday, Mar. 12.

The spring season opens with the production of the Alfred Hitchcock classic in March & concludes with the annual Choreographers Informal in May.

The two-term president of the Oregon Education Association hopes to inspire fellow educators to lead through advocacy inside and outside of the classroom.

Boxer Giving Day is all about coming together as a Pacific community to support the students, programs, and experiences that make Pacific University so special. Every gift, no matter the size, makes an impact—and you have the power to direct your generosity where it means the most to you.

Pacific University leads four private institutions in the Pacific Northwest to receive the designation from the Carnegie Foundation and the American Council on Education.

The mission of the Alumni Association is to deepen the engagement of alumni and students in a lifelong relationship with Pacific University and to further the welfare of Pacific University.

A recipient of the U.S. Surgeon General's Exemplary Service Medal, Jessica Scruggs DHS '09 harnesses the power of community to build better health outcomes.

In his decade as a teacher and school administrator in Alaska, Ralph Watkins '09, PhDEL '24 has only become more passionate about helping Native Alaskan students thrive in the classroom.

How will you know if campuses or closed or if openings are delayed? Learn how Pacific University keeps the community informed in the event of inclement weather. ¿Cómo sabrá si los campus están cerrados o si se retrasa la apertura? Conozca cómo Pacific University mantiene informada a la comunidad en caso de mal tiempo.