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Hammond Named Oregon Female Small College Athlete of the Year

The 2026 graduate and four-time NCAA Division III track and field All-American is the second Pacific athlete to receive the prestigious honor from the Oregon Sports Awards.

Carstens Headed To India On Fulbright-Nehru Award

Pacific's vice provost for academic affairs will spend two weeks in India to build partnership and understanding among college administrators in both countries.

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Preserving Pacific's Legacies For Future Generations

Bruce Bishop '68, the recipient of the Pacific University Alumni Association's 2026 David & Sandy Lowe Outstanding Alumni Service Award, is committed to connecting Pacific's past to the future, particularly through his passion for Pacific's mascot, Boxer.

Neudauer Named Fellow Of Association For Women In Mathematics

The fellowship recognizes Neudauer's lifetime of advocacy for women in the mathematical sciences, which has included work in Africa, South America and New Zealand.

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From Book Learning To Lab Exploration

Pacific's Summer Undergraduate Research Program extends classroom into practical experience, providing research opportunities for students and faculty alike.

Roberts Receives $464,000 NIH Grant For Leishmania Research

The National Institutes of Health grant continues work to investigate potential treatment strategies for a deadly tropical disease.

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Pacific Recognized As Leader In Mental Health Awareness, Well-Being

Insight Into Academia magazine's Excellence In Mental Health and Well-Being Award honors Pacific's commitment to developing programming and awareness on mental health topics for its entire community.

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Pacific Reimagines Master of Nonprofit Leadership To Serve Regional Workforce Needs

The program's new stackable certificate model reduces tuition and increases flexibility to support the future of Oregon's nonprofit sector.

Andrade Recognized As Rising Leader In Forest Grove Community

Rebeka Andrade, the executive assistant in Pacific's President's Office, receives the Rising Leader Award from the Forest Grove/Cornelius Chamber of Commerce.

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Ally Hammond '26 Named NWC Woman Of The Year

Hammond won three events at the 2026 Northwest Conference Track and Field Championships and was third at the 2026 NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships. She leaves Pacific as the school record-holder in 10 individual events.

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Professor Emeritus, Legendary Wrestling Coach Mike Clock Dies

The longtime mathematics professor and head wrestling coach is remembered for developing the Boxers into a small college powerhouse in the sport.

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Pacific Celebrates Commencement On August 8

The summer ceremony honored students from six of the university's graduate and professional programs and included the presentation of an honorary doctorate to longtime university supporter Kim Ledbetter.