The best way to discover our amazing community is come and visit! Sign up now for one of these upcoming visit events.

Jan 24, 2025

At these events, you live like an SPU student for a day! This comprehensive one-day visit includes a campus tour, information sessions about financial aid and admissions, and lunch in our award-winning dining hall. Plus, you'll have a chance to learn more about some of our academic programs.. Sign up today!!

The School of Business, Government, and Economics again receives the prestigious Principles for Responsible Management Education Champion designation.

Jan 24, 2025

Seattle Pacific University’s School of Business, Government, and Economics (SBGE) has once again garnered the prestigious PRME (Principles for Responsible Management Education) Champion designation through the United Nations Global Compact. SBGE was the first Northwest business school to participate with PRME in 2007. 

SBGE has demonstrated a proven, long-term track record of making impactful contributions in thought and praxis, developing leaders equipped not only to address barriers to sustainability, but also to promote peace and prosperity for all people—and the planet—well into the future.

Read more about the designation.

Thanks to the faculty and her Bible study, alumna Ky Krogh found her dream job as a recreation leader with Seattle Parks & Recreation.

Jan 22, 2025

As a freshman at SPU, Krogh wasn’t sure how to put her passion for helping others into a path after college. However, throughout her time at SPU, several opportunities presented themselves to her.

Read about Ky's journey at SPU Stories.

Medard Ngueita, executive director World Relief Western Washington, comes to campus for events exploring themes of faith, hope, and hospitality.

Jan 22, 2025

As part of a week of events exploring themes of faith, hope, and hospitality, SPU and the Classrooms that Cultivate Character project will host Medard Ngueita, executive director World Relief Western Washington, on Thursday, Jan. 23, 7-8:30 p.m. in Upper Gwinn. He will discuss the ways World Relief Western Washington is faithfully modeling hope and Christ-like hospitality. Questions and reflections will be offered by Bo Lim, professor of Old Testament, and Sara Shaban, assistant professor of communication. Dessert and warm drinks will be available.

The event is sponsored by SPU and Classrooms that Cultivate Character, a project led by professors Brittany Tausen, Thane Erickson, and Krystle Jalalian-Chursky.

If you’ve ever wondered whether seminary was for you, Seattle Pacific Seminary invites you to explore your calling and vocation, Feb. 24-25.

Jan 15, 2025

If you’ve ever wondered whether seminary was for you, Seattle Pacific Seminary invites you to explore your calling and vocation at Discernment Days. The first opportunity is an evening webinar (online) on Monday, Feb. 24, 4–6 p.m. and the second opportunity is a full-day, in-person campus visit on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Prospective students will have the opportunity to visit classes, meet with current students, faculty, and administrators, and tour the campus. This event is free and food is included for the Feb. 25 event. 

Learn more.

On Wednesday, Jan 15, History Professor Alissa Walter will give a presentation on the dramatic end to the Syrian Civil War and the takeover of Damascus last month.

Jan 14, 2025

As part of the History Department's commitment to provide quarterly talks explaining current events in their historical context, Associate Professor of History Alissa Walter will give a presentation titled "Syria Explained: Current events in context," on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 4 p.m. in Demaray Hall 150. She will discuss the dramatic end to the Syrian Civil War that took place with the rebel takeover of Damascus last month.

Psychology Professor Paul Youngbin Kim shares his views in a Psychology Today magazine article, "Why Perfectionism Is a Trap."

Jan 9, 2025

"I share my story with students and try to validate what we could call the positive aspects of perfectionism. They are motivated and driven, and it’s gotten them far. But they have to think about the pitfalls." SPU Psychology Professor Paul Youngbin Kim shares his views in a Psychology Today article, "Why Perfectionism Is a Trap."

Application deadlines are coming up for the School of Education's graduate and certificate programs. "You get that individualized attention and support." Watch the video.

Jan 2, 2025

SPU's School of Education Choose offers diverse range of doctoral, master’s, and certification programs, accredited at the state and national level. Graduates are among the most sought-after educators in the field.

Don't miss the premiere of a documentary on Falcon legend Doris Brown Heritage on Thursday, Jan. 9, in Seattle. Tickets are free!

Jan 2, 2025

A new documentary about one of SPU's most famous alumni debuts on Thursday, Jan. 9. Doris Brown Heritage ’64 was a two-time Olympian, five-time world champion, and SPU faculty member and cross-country coach for more than 30 years. Tickets are free!

The best way to discover our amazing community is come and visit! Sign up for a Falcon Friday or other visit events.

Dec 23, 2024

Live like an SPU student for a day during Falcon Fridays! This one-day visit includes information sessions about specific academic programs, financial aid, and admissions. Plus, you'll take a tour of our beautiful campus and enjoy lunch in our award-winning dining hall. Sign up today!!