Renowned Bible scholar and former Bishop of Durham N.T. Wright comes to campus Feb. 23 for several events.

Jan 7, 2026

Seattle Pacific Seminary welcomes renowned Bible scholar and former Bishop of Durham, N.T. Wright, for the H. Mark Abbott Lecture on Monday, Feb. 23, 7  p.m. in First Free Methodist Church, adjacent to campus. He will speak on his new book, God’s Homecoming. In it, Wright challenges the common belief that faith calls us to leave earth for God.

This event requires no registration, is wheelchair accessible, and is free. Seating is limited.

Additional events with N.T. Wright will take place on Monday and Tuesday.

Here's everything you need to know about Undergraduate and Graduate Commencements, Ivy Cutting, and other year-end events.

Dec 30, 2025

The 2026 Undergraduate Commencement ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 6, at 1 p.m., at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett. Ivy Cutting and Graduate Commencement will be held on campus, Friday, June 6.

Learn more on the 2026 Commencement website.

A new book by professors Katherine Douglass and Brittany Tausen studies the biblical call to “love your neighbor” and how you can build meaningful connections.

Dec 3, 2025

A new book by professors Katherine Douglass and Brittany Tausen titled, Love Your Neighbor: How Psychology Can Enliven Faith and Transform Community, is now available. The biblical call to “love your neighbor” echoes through centuries, yet remains one of Christianity’s most profound ― and challenging ― practices. In this innovative synthesis of practical theology and psychological science, Douglass and Tausen bring ancient wisdom from Scripture and cutting-edge research into a conversation that can revolutionize how you build meaningful connections.

Seattle Pacific has been awarded a grant from the Washington Student Achievement Council to enhance training resources for the nursing program.

Dec 2, 2025

Seattle Pacific University has been awarded a $105,231 Nursing Simulation Grant from the Washington Student Achievement Council. These funds will support the continued modernization of SPU’s nursing simulation lab, enhancing training resources for the growing and dynamic nursing program. This competitive grant was made possible through funding from the Washington State Achievement Council to expand nursing education capacity at both public and private universities across the state. These grant funds provide new and upgraded equipment for the expansion of our nursing simulation lab.

2023-25 was marked by renewal, resilience, and a recommitment to SPU's distinct mission to engage the culture and change the world for Jesus Christ. Review the highlights.

Dec 2, 2025

Amid a rapidly changing landscape for higher education, Seattle Pacific University has experienced tangible signs of God's presence and provision.

2023–25 was marked by renewal, resilience, and a recommitment to SPU's distinct mission to engage the culture and change the world for Jesus Christ.

We invite you to review the highlights of these past two years.

A new book by Professor of Biblical Studies Sara Koenig explores how the Ten Commandments have been interpreted over the centuries.

Dec 2, 2025

Professor of Biblical Studies Sara Koenig's book The Ten Commandments Through the Ages, was published by Eerdmans Press. This book explores the various and varied ways the Ten Commandments have been understood and interpreted over the centuries.

A childhood interest in medicine and a health crisis solidified Sarai Jimenez-Juarez’s path to becoming a surgical nurse.

Nov 22, 2025

As an oldest daughter and a first-generation college student with close ties to her family, Sarai Jimenez-Juarez ’28 was raised by a single mom and grandmother who supported her dreams.

“I saw firsthand their hard work and sacrifices they made to raise me to become a person full of determination and purpose,” Jimenez-Juarez says. “Their strength continues to be my biggest encouragement to succeed and to pursue the opportunities they never had.”

Falcon Maya Ewing will compete at the NCAA Cross Country National Championships on Nov. 22. Follow online!

Nov 19, 2025

For the first time in her career, women’s cross country standout Maya Ewing will compete at the NCAA Cross Country National Championships on Nov. 22 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Ewing has had a strong 2025 season for the Falcons. It started when she won the Green River Invitational on Sept. 13. Ewing posted a 13:42.4 over the 4,000-meter course. Two weeks later at the Mike Johnson Classic, Ewing was the top D2 finisher in the race. Ewing clocked an impressive time of 20:55.60 over the 6,000-meter course.

The men's soccer team earns an at-large bid to NCAA Tournament on Nov. 22. Follow the Falcons online.

Nov 13, 2025

The Seattle Pacific University men's soccer team has qualified for the NCAA Tournament with an at-large bid, and will make the program's 37th national tournament appearance on Nov. 22 against Midwestern State at 1 p.m. PST in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Learn how alumnus Jay Morgensen's scholarship endowment is changing lives, one student at a time.

Nov 13, 2025

Alumnus Jay Morgensen's scholarship endowment provides tuition assistance for female undergraduates currently or recently from China or Southeast Asia. Morgensen’s first scholarship was awarded in 2014; 13 students have been awarded his eponymous scholarship so far.