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Scott Pike ’68, OD ‘70 Honored For His Devotion to the Underserved of Guatemala

Scott Pike '68, OD '70 has been awarded the �鶹Ӱ�� Alumni Association 2020 Outstanding Alumni Award.

Matthew Meyer '75 Appreciates the Chance to Serve Pacific

Matthew Meyer '75, who was named the 2020 recipient of the Alumni Association's David and Sandy Lowe Outstanding Service Award, is a volunteer by nature.

Emerging Leader Breanne McGhee OD ’16, MEd ’16, PhDEL '21 Driven to Honor Her Ancestors

Breanne McGhee OD ’16, MEd ’16, PhDEL '21 hasn't let COVID-19 setbacks slow her down — even though she can't hug anybody.

Dennis Carline '79, MST '88, Influences a Generation of Underserved Youth

As a coach, teacher, mentor and father, Dennis Carline '79, MST '88 has made a profound difference in the lives of underserved kids.

Charter members of the Beta Psi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta

Hattie (Fannings) Gaskin '39, Earliest Known Black Student, Left Great Legacy

Hattie (Fannings) Gaskin ’39 came to �鶹Ӱ�� in 1935 after graduating from Portland’s Jefferson High School. At Pacific, she was actively involved with the Heart of Oak Yearbook, the publications council and the Theta Nu Alpha sorority, and she built relationships with friends who would remember her their entire lives.

Chester Carson ’04 Networking Toward a Dream

Chester Carson '04 has relied on strong networking his skills throughout his career. His network helped him realize a dream of life in Hawai'i.

Forty Years Later: Remembering the Commencement Clouded by the Mount St. Helens Eruption

It was a Commencement Day like few others: Skies darkened, creating a contrast to the glowing sense of accomplishment felt by students and their families.

In the Face of COVID-19, What's a Future Boxer to Do, Except Go Hollywood?

What's a future Boxer to do, except go Hollywood?

Pacific Alum Founds 'Stigma-Free' Pharmacy for LGBTQ Community

Through her work with Tin Rx, Garcia works every day to improve drug and service delivery in the LGBTQ and minority communities with HIV.

Banjos & Bibles: Arnold Taylor '51 Led a Colorful and Generous Life

He played banjo, edited photos, preached sermons, and danced up a storm. We take a fond look back at the life and service of Arnold Taylor '51.

Graduate’s Education Leads Far Beyond the Classroom

Mark Truax '09 says some of the most important parts of his college education came outside the classroom.

Gaby Villegas '16: Student Intern to Young Professional

Gaby Villegas '16, a business administration major, excels as a young professional due to a strong work ethic and a keen ability to maximize available resources while attending high school and college. Read about how she turned a college internship into a career.