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The Distinguished University Professor of Education and founder of the Early Learning Community reflects on 30 years of teaching kids and college students alike.

The two-term president of the Oregon Education Association hopes to inspire fellow educators to lead through advocacy inside and outside of the classroom.

In his decade as a teacher and school administrator in Alaska, Ralph Watkins '09, PhDEL '24 has only become more passionate about helping Native Alaskan students thrive in the classroom.

A beloved coach during his seven years at Â鶹ֱ²¥, George Tall Chief MSEd '58 found his ultimate calling in a return to his native Oklahoma, where he became the elected chief of the Osage Nation.

Through a five-year grant from the National Science Foundation, Â鶹ֱ²¥'s College of Education is investigating what is helping STEM teachers to thrive in Oregon's high-need schools.

Over 100 current & incoming Pacific underÂ鶹ֱ²¥s have applied for a guaranteed Â鶹ֱ²¥ school spot through Â鶹ֱ²¥'s unique admissions program, Pacific Priority.

The 2024 David & Sandy Lowe Outstanding Alumni Service Award recipient used his experience to help other Â鶹ֱ²¥s find their place in the K-12 educational landscape.

Lucie Yeomans MAT '97 dreamed of a career in teaching. She now does her teaching in the career education space, using her skills to help people find their next position.

The publishers of the Portland Tribune and the Forest Grove News-Times honor the distinguished university professor of education for his lifelong service to students and teachers at Pacific and in the larger community.

The experience of competing at the NCAA Division I wasn't all that Sydnie Binder '22 MFA '24 hoped for. She has become a standout at the Division III level for Pacific, both on the tennis court and in the classroom.

Pacific Priority allows students to apply for and receive conditional admission to select Pacific Â鶹ֱ²¥ programs before they even start college, providing a clear pathway to graduation and the next step in their education & career journey.

Now working with teachers throughout Oregon, Â鶹ֱ²¥'s Residency Teacher Licensure (RTL) Program provides a path for teachers with temporary or emergency credentials to gain full licensure while continuing to work in the classroom.