University of the Pacific

Big changes are happening within University of the Pacific Athletics Pacific Athletics. We're bringing in talented coaches on local, national, and international levels to guide our Tigers to greatness.

With Mary Beth Gunn now leading Pacific Women's Tennis, Reed Peters stepping into Pacific Baseball, and Dave Smart coming into Pacific Men's Basketball basketball with assistant coaches Clay Wilson, Craig Beaucamp, Garrett Bridges, and Myke Scholl, the Tigers are coming in BIG this year.

Read more about the new leadership at the links below.

Mary Beth Gunn: https://ow.ly/O6fN50SwbhL

Reed Peters: https://ow.ly/x6Ui50SwbhK

Dave Smart: https://ow.ly/6nSW50SwbhN

Assistant men's basketball coaches: https://ow.ly/zY8F50SwbhM

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A warm welcome to four new members of the Pacific Board of Regents! Jessica Coleman ’99, Robert Eglet ’88, Bradford Gleason ’81 and Bradford Shafer ’82 started their three-year terms this week, and we can't wait to see how their varied talents and experiences benefit the governing board of California’s first and oldest university.

Additionally, Evan Dreyfuss ’86, Andrea Lynn Hoch ’84, and Brian Miller ’91 are completing their service as regents, and we couldn't be more grateful for their dedication to the university.

Learn more about the regents at the link below.
https://ow.ly/CF0O50Sv4rE

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Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸 Time to open up the grill and celebrate with good company.

Looking for something to do? Hot summer nights like tonight are perfect for walks on campus, you might spot some fireworks too! 🎇

Every year, University of the Pacific is privileged to host the Pacific Summer High School Institute—a two-week residential pre-college summer program designed for curious high school students to live, learn and grow on campus.

This summer, Pacific hosted two Summer High School Institute sessions and students immersed themselves in cutting-edge topics and issues through experiential learning experiences.

Swipe through to see snapshots of the highlights from this year's sessions!

This past weekend, University of the Pacific hit the streets of San Francisco to walk in the annual Pride 🏳️‍🌈 parade! Thank you to all the students, faculty, and staff who celebrated with us 🏳️‍⚧️🧡

👀 Do you recognize this room?

These first photos were taken in Raymond Great Hall on campus in 1966 and from the timeless charm in the past to its stunning present-day glory, this hall has witnessed countless memories and moments. 🧡

📸 Swipe through to see how Raymond Great Hall looks today.

University of the Pacific students, faculty and staff can quell their doubts about public speaking and gain confidence through an on-campus Toastmasters Club that recently celebrated its first anniversary. Learn more about this student, faculty, and staff collaboration here:
https://ow.ly/Th2t50SsczO

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Campus Toastmasters Club helps ease fear of public speaking

Pacific's baseball team is proving that the game is more than just a sport—it's a family affair! ⚾️ Meet the four incredible players who share the field and deep family ties! 🤝 Pacific has brought these players closer together and show how the baseball team stands as a great example of how teamwork—and brotherhood—can intertwine to fuel success on and off the field. 🐯

https://ow.ly/eVha50Ss7oW

A class project for students in University of the Pacific’s nursing program has led to transformative changes for women and children more than 9,000 miles away.

While many of their peers implemented projects in local communities, such as Sacramento and Stockton, a group of students opted to travel to Kenya to introduce a project focused on respectful maternity care. Read the full story here:

Nursing students bring transformative maternity care to rural Kenya

Quick throwback to this year's Green Fashion Show in April hosted by Sustaining Pacific at University of the Pacific when designers and models brought their best homemade apparel to walk the runway. Take a look at a few of their iconic looks in these glamor shots!

The Green Fashion Show is just one example of how University of the Pacific is working to both practice and preach sustainability all throughout our campuses. Learn more about our efforts here: https://ow.ly/cvkU50SqlLS

College of the Pacific keeps campus lively over the summer by hosting a lunch for students with Dean Lee Skinner and other COP faculty.

University of the Pacific has once again been recognized by Money Magazine as one of America's best colleges! Pacific graduates have early-career earnings of nearly $81,000 annually, the third highest of schools in the West Coast Conference. Read more about this honor at the link below.
https://ow.ly/AlQP50SoCn9

Eight students from University of the Pacific are spending part of their summer immersed in historic Italian cities, with one ultimate goal: covering a full year of beginning Italian in only 40 days.

The Pacific students have learned to make pasta, sampled world-class Baci chocolates and interacted with local Italians and people from other countries also seeking to learn the language.

Learn more about their experience below!
https://ow.ly/NrJh50SnplE

This year, our student-athletes are not just excelling on the field but also in the classroom! 🍎

For the 2023-24 academic year, our Pacific Tigers have achieved outstanding academic excellence, proving that dedication and hard work pay off both in sports and studies. Go Tigers! 🐯🧡

Read more at the link below.
https://ow.ly/zse850SnAMb

"Juneteenth symbolizes freedom and liberation. Let this be a time of remembering and embracing what Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion symbolizes for Pacific." This week, we follow the words of Mary Lomax-Ghirarduzzi and celebrate all that Juneteenth represents.

This past weekend we celebrated in Sacramento at the Juneteenth Block Party. Today the Office of Diversity Equity, and Inclusion held a BBQ to learn about the history and significance of the holiday while enjoying great food and company. Happy Juneteenth!

“No two students are the same, and many have faced issues parallel to those impacting adults,” said Edwin Cowell, who recently joined University of the Pacific as Title IX coordinator. “The global pandemic, changing political landscapes and issues of social justice are among the challenges. We must meet students where they are.”

Learn more about Cowell and his plans to move Title IX at Pacific forward at the link below.

New Title IX coordinator says complex student needs must be met University of the Pacific's new Title IX coordinator shares insights into the evolving and vital role of Title IX administrators.

Yesterday the Dugoni School of Dentistry celebrated the graduates of the class of 2024! Thank you to all who were able to join us in person for the celebrations, you made each graduate's individual moment that much more special. Let's keep that energy going and congratulate your grad in the comments below!

Thank you to all who came out Thursday night to the alumni Reno reception with President Callahan. It was a lovely evening to celebrate being a tiger🐯 with both old and new friends.

Thank you to all who journeyed to Prague to celebrate University of the Pacific. Even as the years go by, these Tigers prove just how deeply Pacificans stay connected to their roots.

Today concludes session one of the Pacific Summer High School Institute, where students became Tigers and experienced college life firsthand. This morning students put the finishing touches on their projects and were able to share what they created with their families. Thank you to all who came, and we can't wait for session two 🐯

University of the Pacific hosts prospective families from around the country—and sometimes the world—and once they get here, our beautiful campus sells itself. 🐯

This summer, our campus visit program has introduced a special tour for admitted and confirmed students to address their specific questions. Students can now customize their experience and choose to include what is most relevant to them! 🧡

Click the link below to learn more about and book our customizable tours! ⭐
https://ow.ly/cv2m50SirGt

Pacific Conservatory of Music continues to be at the forefront of the music industry as they celebrate and teach mariachi with Mariachi Ocelotlan­—the conservatory’s first mariachi ensemble

“Mariachi creates a special connection that attracts students who might otherwise not be interested in music…When I see my students out there performing, I know they’ve found their identity and they feel empowered,” said Luis “Tito” Talamantes ’24.

After several years working as a professional musician, teaching music was something Tito felt called to do, particularly at the collegiate level. That opportunity came in 2019 when Talamantes partnered with conservatory faculty and the dean to launch Mariachi Ocelotlan­.

Learn more about the program below:

Conservatory of Music at the forefront of mariachi movement In 2019, University of the Pacific launched Mariachi Ocelotlan­—the conservatory’s first mariachi ensemble.

Need more time to confirm your enrollment? You've got it! ⭐ The confirmation deadline has been extended so you can make your decision with confidence. 🧡 We wish you continue to have an amazing summer and hope to see you here on campus for the fall semester! 🐯 Click the link below to confirm!
https://ow.ly/I0rA50SeSN6