Core requirements are a big portion of the curriculum that students will have to complete to graduate from Pacific University. Not only are focal studies actively being investigated, but the core requirements as a whole, are under review. After speaking … Continued
Studying abroad has many benefits, but it also has adversities that students experience when they return to life back home or on campus. Feelings of depression, a sense of isolation or finding themselves on the outside of groups they fit … Continued
Red and black shirts filled the Kunuiakea Stadium at Kamehameha Schools Kapalama on Sept. 17 in Honolulu. A majority of the stadium was filled with Boxer fans as the Pacific University football team took the win against Occidental College. But … Continued
Core requirements, including focal studies, are currently under review by a group of faculty members. Their goal, according to Interim Dean Mike Geraci, is to find alternative requirements that are more closely aligned with Pacific University values. “We explored other … Continued
Graduation requirements exist to help students on their path to graduation; though sometimes students see them as irritating hoops to jump through. The magnitude of their transgression however, may not become apparent until senior year, when they blindside a student … Continued
In a recent ranking by Online Psychology Degrees, Pacific University was ranked fifth in the nation for a graduate degree in forensic psychology. According to Leonardo Bobadilla, the advisor for Pacific University’s School of Psychology’s forensic track, said forensic psychology … Continued
Over the last two decades, mass shootings have become more and more of a frequent happening across America, causing many universities and high schools to develop open shooter procedures to ensure students understand what to do when an active shooter … Continued
During the summer, Pacific University underwent several renovation projects, one involving Trombley Square. The university was aiming to patch a bit of sidewalk to fix a dirt area where students were cutting across when a pipe that led to a … Continued
Located across the street from campus on Pacific Avenue is the Forest Grove Police Department (FGPD). As a college student, some might dread or even fear going near an authority figure for the stereotypical reasons of getting busted or the … Continued
The College of Arts and Sciences has welcomed 22 new members to the faculty and staff for the 2016-17 academic year. Some of the school’s new faculty are: Jenelle Andrews, assistant professor of exercise science, Michael Holmes, assistant professor of … Continued
Every year, natural disasters strike the homes of residents all over the world. Whether a devastating hurricane, tsunami, tornado or earthquake strikes, the aftermath can cost millions in damage and can ruin the lives of many. As far as natural … Continued
While parking has been in issue in the past at Pacific University, the administration is doing everything it can to alleviate some of the pressure on students and faculty to find parking. The University has added 38 parking spots to … Continued