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A Student Relaxes With A Book Inside Pacific's New Sensory Room

Making Room For Students Across The Neurodiverse Spectrum

Nicollet Young OT '25 channeled her own experience as an autistic student in the occupational therapy program to help others, resulting in the development of sensory rooms on Pacific's campuses.

Pathway To Purpose: Pacific Priority Admits Its First Students

Over 100 current & incoming Pacific under�鶹ֱ��s have applied for a guaranteed �鶹ֱ�� school spot through �鶹ֱ��'s unique admissions program, Pacific Priority.

Kelsey Herman OT '19 and Bre Davis-Shoemaker '16, OT '19

Serving Clients With Clinical Expertise and a Little Horse Magic

Kelsey Herman OT '19 put her love of horses and her doctorate in occupational therapy together to create a business that helps people live fuller lives.

Rileigh Varga OT '23, Sam Greenspan OT '23 and Carleen Egli OT '23

�鶹ֱ��'s School Of Occupational Therapy Celebrates 40 Years

The first occupational therapy program in Oregon, students, Faculty, staff and friends will celebrate "The Power Of Occupational Therapy" with a weekend of activities and reunions from August 8-10.

Pacific Priority Provides Path To Guaranteed Grad School Admission

Pacific Priority allows students to apply for and receive conditional admission to select Pacific �鶹ֱ�� programs before they even start college, providing a clear pathway to graduation and the next step in their education & career journey.

Autumn Davis, Breanne Davis, Carmel Nichol

Three Degrees, No Separation

Autumn Davis MBA ’19, Breanne Davis ’16, OT ’19, and Carmel Nichol ’16, MSW ’17 completed a family triple play when Breanne was awarded her doctorate in occupational therapy. She was the third triplet in the family to earn a �鶹ֱ�� degree from Pacific.

Student smiling working with an Aphasia patient

Pacific Students Offer Creative Support for Aphasia Patients

“The No. 1 thing that is lost in aphasia is words,” said Annabelle Watts SLP ’17. “I really hope participants who come here realize there is this gigantic world of communication and that here are all these other ways to facilitate that and have fun and re-engage with life and with their partner.”

Mark Loomis OTD '17 holds up his rescue swimmer patch at the Hillsboro Campus

'If That's What You Need, I'm Your Guy'

Mark Loomis OTD '17 spent more than 10 years as a search-and-rescue swimmer in the Navy, serving in the Middle East. He's since embarked on a new career as an occupational therapist, hoping to help other veterans with the transition to civilian life.

Love of Country

Countless �鶹ֱ�� students and alumni have committed their lives to the service of their country with the U.S. Armed Forces.