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Elle Griego '26 In Front Of Displays Honoring Forest Grove's Gay 90s Festival

Ballad Town's History Guides Griego's Passion For Preservation

Elle Griego '26 dedicated some of her student career at Pacific to preserving the legacy of Forest Grove's Gay 90s Festival and All-Northwest Barbershop Contest.

Head shots of Jessica Scruggs '09, Bruce Bishop '68 and Papita Dhungel MS '19

Alumni Association Announces 2026 Award Winners

Jessica Scruggs '09, Bruce Bishop '68 and Pabita Dhungel MS '19 will be honored for outstanding achievement and service at Pacific's homecoming in October.

Graham Erickson '88, OD '90 Receives Massih Prize

The longtime Pacific University College of Optometry faculty member is regarded as an expert in sports vision and vision therapy.

Alex Hays in yellow gown practicing giving a shot to a patient.

Not Only An Opportunity, But An Affirmation

Alex Hays '22 explored several career options at Pacific, which ultimately convinced her to follow her longtime passion of dentistry.

Two people, one a male with curly black hair and a beard, the other a woman in a blue blazer, discuss a topic outside in front of a gray house.

Creating A Culture Of Care And Inquiry

Hannah Studer MSW '16 is passing on the lessons of purpose that she learned in the first cohort of Pacific University's Master of Social Work program.

"I've Always Wanted To Help People"

A lifelong desire to uplift those around her led Rochelle Vidinha '89 to a career of helping others through Hawai'i's criminal justice system.

Tabitha Becker '84 Looking At Portrait Of Tabitha Brown

Becker Carries On Brown Family Legacy At Pacific

The newest member of Pacific University's Board of Trustees stands in the footsteps of her great-great-great-great grandmother, Pacific co-founder Tabitha Brown.

Photo of four members of the Alumni Association during a breakout discussion during the August 2025 meeting.

Alumni Association Board Addresses Food Insecurity, Celebrates New Executive Committee

The recent Pacific University Alumni Association Board meeting, presided over by new president Rhony Bhopla MFA '22, focused on a new initiative to address student food insecurity and planning for Homecoming 2025. The board also celebrated its newly elected executive committee and reviewed committee-specific projects.

Nate Rasmussen '12, Head Baseball Coach, Utah Valley University

Rasmussen Experiences A Boxer-Influenced Playoff Moment

The Boxer Spirit was alive and well as Pacific alumnus and first-year head coach at Utah Valley University, Nate Rasmussen '12, led the Wolverines to the NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament.

Two students strolling among the oaks on campus

Why Does Pacific Matter to You?

We asked fellow Boxers, "Why does Pacific matter to you?"

Image of Catherine-Esther Cowie and her book cover

Catherine-Esther Cowie MFA '19 Shortlisted for the Jerwood Prize

Exterior of Tom Miles Theater & Warner Hall, Forest Grove Campus

You Set the Stage for Student Success

For Madison Stevens ’26, a theatre major and future educator, a gift from a donor provided her with the financial support she needed to register for her next semester of classes. As she faced financial uncertainty and considered taking a semester or two off from her studies at Pacific, Madison received the Peter Lorain ’66 Annual Scholarship for Theatre.