Pacific University

Pacific University began as a school for orphans from the Oregon Trail in 1848 and in 1849 was chartered as a college founded by congregationalists and modeled after the best schools of New England. Over time, the University has grown into a unique combination of undergraduate and graduate progrms in liberal arts and sciences, education, business and health. Today, Pacific's focus on teaching and learning in a close nurturing enviornment leads to genuine transformation in students' lives. Distinguished by its inquiry-based curricula and interdisiplinary collaboration, Pacific offers students exceptional opportunities for experiential learning, leadership and civic engagement. Vision 2020 Pacific University will embrace discovery as an essential characteristic of teaching, learning, scholarship, practice, and creative expression. We will achieve excellence and distinction by investing in exceptional people. We will embrace a rich diversity of ideas, peoples and cultures. We will incorpo