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2021 Pacific Lutheran University graduate and Act Six Scholar, April Reyes was highlighted in the PLU quarterly magazine, ResoLute. The article, “No Mud, No Lotus” explores April’s tattoos and her story from a traumatic past to Act Six and PLU to currently pursuing her Masters…

Tono, Act Six graduate from Pacific Lutheran University and Franklin Pierce High School graduate, recently won election to the Franklin-Pierce School District Position 5 in Washington. A passionate community advocate, Tono earned his Master of Public Administration from the Evergreen State College. Following graduation, he…

As tech companies struggle to explore new recruiting avenues with a goal of expanding the search for minority talent, innovators in the field of DEI and tech were highlighted in Crain’s Chicago Business. Michelle Bess is one of those innovators and was interviewed as the…

Eva Vasmanova, public works/GIS intern and Onja Rabenarivo, engineering/public works intern worked with the city of Sumner throughout the summer while participating in the Seed Internship program. Mayor Bill Pugh reflected on recruiting the next generation of leaders in a recent letter to constituents. He…

Andrew N. Whitney, Pacific Lutheran University Alum ‘12, discusses Seed Internships, the work he has led since the program’s inception, and reflects on his experience working alongside interns. Andrew currently serves as the Director of Career + Business Partnerships at Degrees of Change. You can…

Matt Driscoll from The News Tribune interviews Dr. Kelly Bay-Meyer, Chief Operations Officer and Nalani Linder, Tacoma Completes Director about the Student Voice Research Report—a collaborative research project that sought to understand why local students left college before completing their degree. You can read more…