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The native of El Salvador left a successful corporate career to pursue one that directly helps the Latina/o community.
Pacific University has a lot to offer, and you're invited to experience it all at Homecoming 2018. No matter if you're an alumnus, student, employee, parent or friend, we promise, this year's Homecoming has something special just for you! 
Ly is one of approximately 30 dental hygiene students who will graduate on Saturday, Aug. 11.
The Tutoring and Learning Center in Scott Hall will relaunch as the Center for Learning and Student Success (CLASS) and will reside in the Tran Library.
Pacific University will hold commencement exercises for several programs within the university's
The Pacific University College of Optometry has been named the 2018 School of the Year by the National Optometric Association for its ongoing commitment to providing vision care to underserved populations. The NOA announced the honor at its annual convention, held July 13-15 in San Antonio. 
A surge in students pursuing music degrees at Pacific University over the past decade is expected to continue this fall.
As I reflect on my first full year here at Pacific University, it is great to see how much we have accomplished. We had the largest number of majors in the Forest Grove undergraduate class of May 2018. Commencement was a wonderful ceremony where the university honored both our graduates along with our honorary degree recipient, Tommy Thayer of the iconic rock band KISS.
Alumnus Jim Fitzgerald '68, Economics Professor Jamie Haag, and optometry student and alumnus Adam Preston MEd '10, OD '11 began their terms on July 1.
Professor Lisa Rowley Portrait
Professor Lisa Rowley, founding director of the School of Dental Hygiene Studies, will transition to a faculty position in the school, effective Aug. 31.

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