Pacific in the Press | September 15, 2020
Examples of how University of the Pacific was represented in the news media in recent days: more
Pacific ranked high for value and social mobility
University of the Pacific is one of the nation’s best for value and social mobility, according to a new national ranking released Sept. 14, 2020. more
Benerd College, Sacramento agency design women’s leadership classes
Benerd College and the Junior League of Sacramento are collaborating to launch Women Empowered to Rise, which will guide women preparing for or hoping to hold leadership positions. more
Beyond Our Gates supports literacy efforts with mini grants
Beyond Our Gates, a University of the Pacific community impact effort, is supporting nine San Joaquin County agencies with a combined $75,000 in mini-grants to focus on early childhood literacy that will support programs that include videos to help with distance learning, children’s literacy programs for Black families and screening for adverse childhood experiences. more
Pacific introduces program to help students reach personal goals
Well Coaching is now available free of charge to all University of the Pacific students through Pacific Recreation. more
Early pioneers helped Pacific women’s athletics grow
The building of a foundation for University of the Pacific’s women’s athletic program was explored and celebrated in the Sept. 8 session of the Tiger Talk series, sponsored by Pacific Athletics. more
Powell Scholars students show caring nature after professors lose beloved pet
Powell Scholars students show caring nature after English Professor Courtney Lehmann and data science Professor Jim Hetrick lose their dog Lulu. more
Pacific’s new board chair creates scholarship for Black students
The Lift Every Voice scholarship is aimed at helping Black undergraduate students with unmet financial need and a demonstrated interest in leadership. more
University of the Pacific to launch new website
University of the Pacific will launch a redesigned website on September 15 that will focus on prospective students and will reflect new institutional brand guidelines. more
President holds inaugural conversations with faculty, staff
President Christopher Callahan offered updates on the universitywide student enrollment numbers and previewed the university's new website. more