Press Archive
SPU Inaugurates Its 10th President
Mar 26, 2013
Seattle Pacific University will hold the presidential inauguration of Dr. Daniel J. Martin on Tuesday, April 2, in McCaw Hall at Seattle Center. Martin is SPU’s 10th president in its 122-year history.
Van Duzer Named Provost
Nov 26, 2012
Jeff Van Duzer, dean of SPU’s School of Business and Economics, has been named provost.
SPU Announces Record Enrollment
Sep 24, 2012
For the third straight year, Seattle Pacific University will not only welcome the largest incoming class in its 120-year history, but also its most diverse group of new students. And, for the first time in 16 years, a new president will greet them. President Daniel J. Martin, who took office July 1, will welcome 4,193 students to campus, a record enrollment. The new student class is made up of 34 percent ethnic minorities—another record. Autumn Quarter begins Monday, September 24.
Seattle Pacific University Announces Next President
Apr 10, 2012
The Seattle Pacific University Board of Trustees today elected Dr. Daniel J. Martin as the 10th president of SPU. Martin, currently president of Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) in Ohio, will assume his duties on July 1, 2012. He will succeed President Philip W. Eaton, who announced his retirement last September.
Tent City 3 Moves to SPU
Jan 21, 2012
Tent City 3 (TC3) comes to Seattle Pacific University on Saturday, January 21, for a nine-week stay. TC3 will be located on Wallace Field, east of Royal Brougham Pavilion on West Nickerson Street, from January 21 to March 24. This will be the first time SPU has hosted the group.
SPU Welcomes NASA Astronomer
Oct 14, 2011
Dr. Jennifer Wiseman, senior project scientist for the NASA Hubble Space telescope, is the keynote speaker for Seattle Pacific University’s annual Day of Common Learning on Wednesday, October 19. The public is invited to hear her talk at 10 a.m. in Royal Brougham Pavilion titled “Stars, Galaxies, Planets, and Life: An Amazing Universe to Behold.”
Translator of The Message Will Speak at SPU
Oct 14, 2011
Rev. Eugene Peterson, Bible translator of the award-winning book The Message and Seattle Pacific University alumnus, will speak on Thursday, October 20, at 7 p.m. in Royal Brougham. In his lecture titled "St. Mark: The Basic Text for Christian Spirituality," he will explore the importance of Scripture in spiritual formation.
Eaton to Step Down July 2012
Sep 20, 2011
Dr. Philip W. Eaton has announced his decision to step down from his role as president of Seattle Pacific University, effective July 1, 2012.
SPU’s Class of 2015: Largest and Most Diverse
Sep 14, 2011
For the second straight year, Seattle Pacific University will not only welcome the largest incoming class in its 120-year history, but also its most diverse group of new students.
SPU Welcomes Record Number of Students, Strong Academics, Diversity Mark Incoming Class
Sep 27, 2010
A record 4,120 undergraduate and graduate students make up the largest incoming class in the history of Seattle Pacific.
SPU Ranks #3 in Best Values; #14 in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Regional Universities”
Sep 1, 2010
Seattle Pacific University receives high rankings in the 2011 college rankings in U.S. News & World Report.
College Students Host Event for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
May 18, 2010
More than 2 million children in the United States are being raised by a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or other family member.
Basin City Resident Named SPU Alumnus of the Year
Feb 5, 2010
Basin City resident Delbert Wisdom, owner and CEO of Judel Marketing International Inc., was honored as Seattle Pacific University’s 2010 Alumnus of the Year during homecoming celebrations on campus, January 28-30.
SPU Welcomes Class of 2013
Sep 25, 2009
They haven't started school yet, but the Class of 2013 at Seattle Pacific University is already breaking records.
The Music of Recovery
SPU's new music therapy program is the first of its kind in Washington state.
Using Business Expertise to Give Back
Bryan Papé was named 2010 Young Alum of the Year. The 2007 alum uses his business acumen to improve the lives of others.