Pacific University

Pacific University is a located in Forest Grove, Oregon about 40 minutes west of Portland, Oregon. It traces its origins to a private school, the Tualatin Academy, started in 1842 and was officially chartered by the territorial legislature in 1849. It is best known for its College of Optometry, but also offers graduate programs in several allied health fields via its College of Health Professions in physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant studies, professional pyschology, dental health science, and pharmacy. Pacific also has a full range of undergraduate liberal arts degree programs and an outstanding College of Education. The College of Education offers an undergraduate major in early childhood education and elementary education. There are also a number of graduate education programs including MAT/MAT Flex, MAT Special Education and M.Ed. in school counseling. Pacific University is presently in the process of expanding. There is a state-of-the-art University Library being built as well as a professional studies building and a brand new separate campus for the health professions.

Facts about the University

The University's mascot is the Boxer.

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Founded by the United Church of Christ, the University's motto is Pro Christo et Regno Ejus, which is Latin for "For Christ and His Kindom".

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The University's newspaper, the Index, was first published in 1893.

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The University's annual yearbook, the Heart of Oak, was first published in 1894.

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Tommy Thayer, lead guitarist of the band KISS was elected to the university's board of trustees in 2005.

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Tommy Thayer - KISS - 2005

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