Pacific University says fundraising shortfall delays Longhouse construction documents

Jul 14, 2026

Pacific University reported it needs roughly $140,000 to purchase construction documents for a student-designed Longhouse and that several grant requests (about $300,000) were declined; the university has raised $34,000 locally and has two outstanding grant applications totaling about $35,000.

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Pacific University representatives updated the committee on the Longhouse project, a student-conceived community gathering space intended for cultural practice and events. Bridal Andrey, the associate director of development for grants, said the project needs about $140,000 to produce construction documents.

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