Pacific University

Distinguished Professor Emeritus of English Mike Steele Hon. '26 is still right at home in the classroom, where he has inspired Pacific students for over 50 years.

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.

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.

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.

Oregon's oldest physical therapy program continues to educate clinicians that provide top-rate, state-of-the-art care for patients.

The Oregon Legislature unanimously passed a memorial resolution recognizing the legacy and contributions of Pacific University's 16th president, who died in September 2024.

Jim Moore, professor emeritus of politics & government, closes his Pacific career by writing a biography of Oregon's last Republican governor and longtime Pacific University supporter.

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.

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

As he retires after 30 years at Pacific, Distinguished University Professor of Music and Director of Bands Michael Burch-Pesses reflects on his academic career and 63 years in music between Pacific and the U.S. Navy.

The NCAA will hold its first women's wrestling national championship in 2026, but Pacific University realized the sport's potential, and produced its first national champions, over 25 years ago.

Pacific University's 16th president, who died in September 2024, left an indelible mark on the university not only in its programs and campuses but also in the Pacific community members whom "Dr. Phil" always made feel like treasured friends.