Delve into the politics and policies of the United States, as well as the world, including law, the environment, civil rights, socialism, conservatism and other contemporary issues.

Study a challenging, intensive curriculum that reflects a concern with the improvement of local, national and global communities. Participate in local and national internships and/or study abroad. Complete a meaningful senior thesis project and learn with professors who are actively involved at Pacific University and in other arenas. Benefit from the program’s strong ties to Pacific’s Tom McCall Center for Civic Engagement.

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Les AuCoin '69, Hon. '78

The ceremony, honoring the Pacific alumnus and nine-term Congressman, kicks off the celebration of Pacific University's 175th anniversary.

Anjolina Horzynek '22

Horzynek will put her German and Spanish skills to use in Austria, where she will teach English to high schools and perform community engagement work at the Austrian Latin American Institute.

Jules Boykoff In Paris

The political and humanitarian toll of the Olympic Movement has been a topic of study for Pacific Universityʻs Jules Boykoff for 15 years. Boykoff and his writing partner, Dave Zirin, will be in Paris reporting on those issues for The Nation magazine.