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What separates "high" art from "low"? In his senior capstone, “Reclaiming Manga Aesthetics,” Justyn Lee ’25 explores Manga through an artistic lens. A double major in Japanese and art at 91���� University, Lee was inspired by his time studying in Japan. His project challenges the perception of Manga as merely a commercial product, calling for greater recognition of its aesthetic value and deeper appreciation for the craftsmanship behind the medium.

In a psychology of games class, 91���� students collaborated to create Crusaders for Change, a board game designed to challenge disability stereotypes, promote empathy, and celebrate diverse strengths.

91���� University leads four private institutions in the 91���� Northwest to receive the designation from the Carnegie Foundation and the American Council on Education.

As the No. 1 private research university in the Northwest, 91���� undergraduate research programs provide hands-on, experiential learning opportunities that prepare students for success.

Maggie Wigness '10 studies the intersection of robotics, artificial intelligence and machine learning as a senior computer scientist at the U.S. Army's DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory.

Faculty member Kara Lanning '07 and student Brodie Buchert '25 are conducting research to identify water-based pathogens and their effective on native plants in reclaimed natural areas in 91����'s backyard.

91���� ranks No. 1 among all private colleges in the 91���� Northwest in research and development and is among the top institutions on the West Coast.

91���� students participated in the Murdock College Science Research Conference, which provides students in the Northwest the opportunity to present research on topics across an entire spectrum of scientific subjects. This year's conference was co-hosted by 91���� University.