Expanding footprint Pacific University recently merged with Willamette University, signaling growth in private higher education in Oregon and potential cross-campus collaboration opportunities, shared services, and scalable tech solutions across a larger network.

Growth in dental Launch of the Master of Dental Therapy degree indicates a strategic move into expanding oral healthcare education and services, suggesting demand for allied health training platforms, clinical management tools, and interprofessional collaboration software.

Technology modernization A diversified tech stack (iCIMS, Salesforce, Oracle PeopleSoft, Drupal, Adobe, Mautic, Airtable, Trello) shows readiness for integrated HR, CRM, student info, and marketing automation; opportunities exist to streamline systems, data analytics, and interdepartmental workflows.

Leadership recognition Awards and distinguished professorships highlight strong faculty and administrative leadership, presenting angles for executive education partnerships, research collaborations, and talent development programs to support strategic initiatives.

Community and healthcare Campus clinics and health-profession programs imply potential for healthcare IT, patient management solutions, telehealth platforms, and partnerships across health sciences education and clinical services.