Pacific Lutheran University
Private university in Parkland, Washington, US / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) is a private Lutheran university in Parkland, Washington. It was founded by Norwegian Lutheran immigrants in 1890.[5][6] PLU is sponsored by the 580 congregations of Region I of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. PLU has approximately 2,700 students enrolled.[7] As of 2023, the school employs approximately 238 full-time professors on the 156-acre (63 ha) woodland campus.
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Former names | Pacific Lutheran University (1890–1898) Pacific Lutheran Academy and Business College (1898–1918) Columbia Lutheran College (1909–1919)[1] Spokane College (1906–1929) Pacific Lutheran College (1920–1960) |
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Motto | Educating for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care |
Type | Private university |
Established | 1890 |
Religious affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church in America |
Endowment | US$123.1 million |
President | Allan Belton[2] |
Provost | Joanna Gregson[3] |
Academic staff | 283[4] |
Students | 2700 |
Undergraduates | 2400 |
Postgraduates | 300 |
Location | , U.S. 47.1449°N 122.4428°W / 47.1449; -122.4428 |
Campus | Suburban, 156 acres (63 ha) |
Colors | Black and gold |
Nickname | Lutes |
Sporting affiliations | Division III, Northwest Conference |
Mascot | Sir Lance-a-Lute |
Website | www |
PLU’s academic programs into four colleges: the College of Health Professions; the College of Humanities, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Social Sciences; the College of Natural Sciences; and the College of Professional Studies.[8]