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Tree from beneath branches
Pacific University has acquired a touch of silver, earning a silver ranking for sustainability from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education as part of its STARS program.
May Commencement 2019
Capacity crowds for bachelor's and advanced degree ceremonies on May 18 celebrate the accomplishments of the university's Class of 2019.
Aurea and Leslie Lomeli
Aurea and Leslie Lomeli each earned a bachelor of education in teaching and English language learning May 18 at Pacific's Commencement after studying side by side at the Woodburn Campus.
Brandon Naihe, Edna Gehring
Naihe, who graduated from Pacific University on May 18 with a bachelor’s degree in art design, worked feverishly to make sure that his senior capstone project at Pacific was perfect. 
Denise Aquino '18, MAT '19 smiling
The grant will help expand the university's highly successful and innovative teaching licensure program.
Charli Elliot sitting on grass with a book
Creative writing major and basketball player Charli Elliott '19 will deliver a commencement address — then go on to Taiwan to teach English as a second language.
Jasmine Libert '18 and Anita Gill MFA '18, Fulbright recipients
Jasmine Libert '18 will teach English to students in Austria, while Anita Gill MFA '18 will conduct research in Spain.
Three Pacific Students with Thank You Signs
The results are in: Boxer Giving Day was a huge success!
Commencement
Pacific will confer degrees on nearly 900 students during two ceremonies at Hanson Stadium on the Forest Grove Campus.
The honor recognizes a Pacific College of Optometry alumnus or alumna who has made a significant impact on the profession.

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