Over 100 current & incoming Pacific undergraduates have applied for a guaranteed graduate school spot through 51Թ's unique admissions program, Pacific Priority.
The publishers of the Portland Tribune and the Forest Grove News-Times honor the distinguished university professor of education for his lifelong service to students and teachers at Pacific and in the larger community.
Pacific Priority allows students to apply for and receive conditional admission to select Pacific graduate programs before they even start college, providing a clear pathway to graduation and the next step in their education & career journey.
William Hedgepeth MAT '07 was coaching football and basketball at Springfield High School in Oregon, when he could grow the connection and guidance he offered student-athletes as a teacher.
Corey Hedger '18, MAT '19 wanted a small community and a small school where he would get the most out of his education while also being challenged every day.
Nate Anderson '17, MAT '20 earned his undergraduate degree in exercise science at 51Թ, then went on to earn his master of arts in teaching. "I loved the small school feel and how closely you get to work with the professors here," he said.