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Whitworth University

Whitworth University has held fast since 1890 to its founding mission of providing "an education of mind and heart" characterized by academic excellence, the integration of faith and learning, abundant opportunities to engage in research and service, and thorough preparation for a career with purpose. Located in Spokane, Whitworth enrolls 2,600 students in more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

Explore the full Whitworth website at www.whitworth.edu

WU is seeking 8-10 new scholars from Spokane to join 31 scholars currently on campus.

   
Pacific Lutheran University

Pacific Lutheran University seeks to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care--for other persons, for the community and for the earth. PLU, founded in 1890 and located in Tacoma, is committed to developing a global perspective, including an understanding of the intercultural and intellectual richness of the world. PLU enrolls 3,600 students in 51 undergraduate and graduate programs.

Explore the full PLU website at choose.plu.edu

PLU is seeking 7 new scholars from Tacoma-Seattle to join 20 Act Six scholars currently on campus.

   
Northwest University

Northwest University provides quality education in a distinctly evangelical Christian environment to prepare students for service and leadership. NU seeks to introduce students to organized fields of learning while taking into account Christian viewpoints, culture and humanity in general. Founded in 1934 and located in Kirkland, NU enrolls 1,400 students more than 50 undergraduate and graduate programs.

Explore the full NU website at www.northwestu.edu

NU is seeking 8-10 new scholars from Tacoma-Seattle to join the 17 Act Six scholars currently on campus.

   
Gonzaga University

Gonzaga University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution located in Spokane, employs an educational philosophy based on the 450-year Ignatian model that aims to educate the whole person--mind, body and spirit--in an integration of science and art, faith and reason, action and contemplation. "Cura personalis," or care for the individual, is the guiding theme.  Founded in 1887, Gonzaga enrolls about 7,700 students in 103 undergraduate and graduate programs.

Explore the full Gonzaga website at www.gonzaga.edu

GU is seeking 4 new scholars from Tacoma-Seattle and 4 new scholars from Spokane to join 16 Act Six scholars currently on campus.

   
Trinity Lutheran Colege

Trinity Lutheran College is an accredited four-year Christian college located in downtown Everett. The urban location allows students to become an active part of the community in which they live and study, including significant time spent in volunteer service. Students also benefit from personal attention with a low 7:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Founded in 1944, Trinity enrolls more than 150 students in nine majors.

Explore the full Trinity website at www.tlc.edu

Trinity is seeking 5-6 new scholars from Tacoma-Seattle to join 7 Act Six scholars currently on campus.

   
Heritage University

Heritage University prepares leaders for successful careers in today’s global marketplace with a commitment to academic excellence, cultural diversity and providing abundant opportunities for student enrichment and leadership. Founded in 1982 in Toppenish, Washington, the university enrolls about 1,100 students in 20 graduate and undergraduate programs.

Explore the full Heritage website at www.heritage.edu

Heritage is seeking 7 new scholars from the Yakima Valley for the University's first Act Six cadre.