In 1995, Rev. Jesse Jackson spoke to an overflowing community chapel at Seattle Pacific.

Feb 20, 2026

In March 1995, Rev. Jesse Jackson spoke to an overflowing community chapel at Seattle Pacific. In his ending prayer, he left us this charge. "Bless this school. Those who dare do your Word. We really want to see thee more clearly, and love thee more dearly, and follow thee more nearly. And leave here celebrating your family of human beings.”

Listen to his full speech at Digital Commons@SPU.

Two professors received a Developing Educators Workforce grant to support new teachers.

Feb 19, 2026

Two professors in the Division of Education have been awarded a Developing Educators Workforce state grant to support ten educators each year from the Kent and Issaquah school districts in earning their teacher certification.

Fourteen Falcon athletes in men's and women's basketball received GNAC All-Academic honors.

Feb 12, 2026

The Great Northwest Athletic Conference recently announced its men's and women's baskeball  All-Academic teams, which include 14 Falcon athletes. To qualify for Academic All-Conference, student-athletes must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.20, be in their second season or later competing for their team and have competed on the court during the 2025-26 season.

SPU put eight players on the Men's Basketball All-Academic Team, the most since the 2017-18 season, and led the team elections.

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Antwinett Lee, interim chief nurse administrator, has been named to the 2026 Hall of Fame for the Washington State Nurses Association.

Feb 11, 2026

Lee named to WSNA Hall of Fame.

The campus art gallery is currently featuring an exhibit of paintings and works on paper by SPU alumna Erin Milez.

Feb 11, 2026

SPAC Gallery is pleased to present, "A Very Hungry Caterpillar," an exhibition of paintings and works on paper by guest artist and SPU alumna Erin Milez. The exhibition is a gathering of work made since the beginning of Milez’s professional career five years ago and reflects the growth of her artistic voice and style.

Wonder whether seminary is for you? Seattle Pacific Seminary invites you to explore your calling and vocation, Feb. 16-17, 2026.

Jan 29, 2026

Discernment Days offers teaching, prayer, discussion, and thoughtful challenge with Seattle Pacific Seminary faculty, along with others who are considering seminary.

The new exhibit in SPU's Art Center features paintings and works on paper by SPU alumna Erin Milez.

Jan 28, 2026

SPAC Gallery is pleased to present "A Very Hungry Caterpillar," an exhibition of paintings and works on paper by guest artist and Seattle Pacific University alumna Erin Milez. The exhibition runs through Friday, March 6, 2026. The gallery is located at 3 West Cremona and is open 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday throught Thursday or by appointment.

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

Jan 13, 2026

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 Athletics Department will induct seven new members into its Hall of Fame on Feb. 7, 2026.

Jan 13, 2026

For the first time since 2019, the Seattle Pacific University Athletics Department is inducting seven new members into its Hall of Fame on February 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. inside the E.E. Bach Theatre on the campus.

Jenny Elsey, director for student belonging and support services, is the co-host of Seattle's annual MLK Prayer Breakfast.

Jan 13, 2026