Pacific University

Valentina Casab-Klescova '25 hopes that her Pacific education and interest in sustainability will lead to a career making cities greener and healthier for growing populations.

The outgoing dean of Pacific University's College of Optometry, Fraser Horn '00, OD '04 will spend the next two years developing an optometry program on the Emerald Isle.

Master of Fine Arts In Writing alumna Jaclyn Moyer MFA '13 and fiction faculty member Kimberly King Parsons receive major awards in Oregon's top literary recognition program.

For this Better Hearing Month, we’ve compiled tools to help you learn about and advocate for hearing health. Haven't had your hearing tested? Make an appointment at the Pacific EarClinic!

Even if she wasn't performing professionally, Ker always intended to stay connected to dance. Through her coursework and her experience as part of the Pacific Dance Ensemble, she discovered a passion for dance photography and videography. "A Way of Walking" effectively merges Ker's love for dance and storytelling, honoring both artistic disciplines.

Pacific University's former vice president for academic affairs is honored for his dedication to optometry, public health and education with the Kamelia Massih Prize for a Distinguished Optometrist.

Lorely French's 39-year career at Pacific has seen language and international education opportunities expand and become a cornerstone of Pacific's student experience.

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, our dedicated team at the Counseling Center put together a list of their top five book recommendations that offer insight, comfort, and support —many of which are available for our students in the Counseling Center office.

What separates "high" art from "low"? In his senior capstone, “Reclaiming Manga Aesthetics,” Justyn Lee ’25 explores Manga through an artistic lens. A double major in Japanese and art at Pacific University, Lee was inspired by his time studying in Japan. His project challenges the perception of Manga as merely a commercial product, calling for greater recognition of its aesthetic value and deeper appreciation for the craftsmanship behind the medium.

The university's 2025 undergraduate valedictorian, Eli Harold '25 plans to use his dual languages & cultures to spread his love of learning and languages to children in Japan.

Ceremonies honoring Pacific's undergraduate and professional students from the Class of 2025 scheduled for Saturday, May 17 at Hanson Stadium on the Forest Grove Campus.

The Distinguished University Professor of Education and founder of the Early Learning Community reflects on 30 years of teaching kids and college students alike.