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Larry Clausen '69, OD '70 To Receive Massih Prize

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.

Eli Harold '25, Class of 2025 Valedictorian

Language, Learning Provide Purpose To Pacific's Valedictorian

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.

Optometry Student Celebrates Receiving Diploma

Pacific Honors Over 700 Graduates At May Commencement

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.

Dr. Jenny Coyle Congratulating A Graduate At Pacific's August 2023 Commencement Ceremony

Graduate & Professional Commencement Set For Aug. 10

Pacific's August commencement ceremony celebrates graduates from several of the university's healthcare professional programs.

Scott Pike '68, OD '70 To Receive Massih Prize

The former College of Optometry faculty member is recognized for his longtime service to the optometry profession and his work to provide eyecare to underserved populations.

Graduates Line Up Prior To May 2023 Commencement At Pacific University

May Commencement Honors Pacific's Class Of 2024

Nearly 800 students will celebrate the latest milestone on their life journeys at Pacific University celebrates its May Commencement with two ceremonies on Saturday, May 18.

Business Leader Manuel Castañeda To Receive Honorary Degree

The Pacific University trustee leads Hillsboro-based PLI Systems, an industry leader and one of the fastest growing Hispanic-owned businesses in the country. He will be honored at Pacific's May Commencement at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 20.

Lee Ann Remington Receives Massih Prize at May Commencement

The alumna and former faculty member was recognized May 20, 2023, at the university’s graduate and professional commencement ceremony, where she also delivered the keynote address.

Optometry Practitioner, Educator & Researcher Dr. Cristina Schnider Receives Pacific University’s Kamelia Massih Prize

Schnider, a 1982 Pacific University optometry alumnus, received the award at Pacific’s Graduate & Professional Commencement.

Business Leader William Stoller To Earn Honorary Degree from Pacific University

Stoller, a 1974 Pacific University undergraduate alumnus, will receive an honorary doctor of letters at Pacific’s Undergraduate Commencement, where he also will be the keynote speaker.

1980 eruption as seen from Pacific University

Forty Years Later: Remembering the Commencement Clouded by the Mount St. Helens Eruption

It was a Commencement Day like few others: Skies darkened, creating a contrast to the glowing sense of accomplishment felt by students and their families.

Mother, Daughter Earn Teaching Degrees Together

Aurea and Leslie Lomeli each earned a bachelor of education in teaching and English language learning after studying side by side at Pacific.