Join us Wednesday, April 14, 2021 as the School of Business, Government, and Economics hosts the annual Social Venture Plan Competition. Visit the website for a full schedule, and submit your vote for the People’s Choice Award!

Apr 5, 2021

Each spring, the Center for Applied Learning in SPU's School of Business, Government, and Economics sponsors the Social Venture Plan Competition — a unique event designed to encourage SPU students from all majors to develop entrepreneurial projects that can make a difference in the world.

Research on Seattle's homeless tent population before and during the pandemic by Sociology Professor Karen Snedker and SPU students was featured in The Seattle Times.

Apr 3, 2021

Research by Professor of Sociology Karen Snedker and SPU students was featured in The Seattle Times on April 3 in an article titled “Tents in Seattle increased by more than 50% after COVID pandemic began, survey says.” Professor Snedker was the study’s co-author along with a colleague at the University of Washington, and SPU and UW students assisted in the research by doing two “resamples,” where they counted tents in the most tent-populated areas of the city  — in December 2019 and in July 2020.

SPU President Daniel J. Martin announced that he will resign his position effective April 5, 2021. Martin served as president for nine years, and is only the 10th president in SPU’s 130-year history.

Mar 30, 2021

SPU President Daniel J. Martin announced that he will resign his position effective April 5, 2021. Martin served as president for nine years, and is only the 10th president in SPU’s 130-year history. 

In an email statement to the SPU community, Martin said, “I have decided it is the right time to transition from my role as president of Seattle Pacific University. Following this resignation, I accepted an offer to serve in a leadership role at a healthcare foundation for a national health system. The nature of the role and the healthcare system’s expectations that I begin before the end of April will require me to transition prior to the conclusion of the academic year.”

Join us online on Wednesday, April 7, for SPU's third annual Giving Day — a 24-hour fundraising event to raise support for the SPU causes you love.

Mar 24, 2021

SPU's annual Giving Day on April 7 is 24-hour fundraising event to raise support for the SPU causes you love! You can make a difference on campus and beyond with your generosity. Last year was a record-breaking year for Giving Day; help us surpass our goal this year and increase the impact for SPU students.

An op-ed by Professor Paul Youngbin Kim titled "Yes, Asians and Asian Americans experience racism" was published in The Seattle Times.

Mar 15, 2021

"The headline for this Op-Ed is such an obvious statement that it seems ridiculous for me to even write...But I would argue that at a subconscious level, perhaps we tend to be more varied in our acceptance of the validity of the racialized experiences of our Asian and Asian American neighbors. Maybe, at a deeper level, we tend to dismiss the impact of racism directed at Asians and Asian Americans, or when we learn of it, we are at a loss for how to adequately respond." Read more of Professor of Psychology Paul Youngbin Kim's opinion piece in The Seattle Times on March 10.

Alumna Samantha Stevens was a professional ice skater performing on cruise ships when the global pandemic took hold. As ports began to close, Stevens was suddenly stuck at sea.

Mar 12, 2021

One year ago, SPU alumna Samantha Stevens was a professional ice skater performing on Royal Caribbean cruise ships when the global pandemic took hold. As ports began closing to cruise ships, Stevens and the crew were suddenly stuck at sea.

Explore how faith shapes the way organizations engage with and treat customers in "Serving Customers," a new online course starting April 5, 2021. Free and for-credit options are available. Learn more and register!

Mar 10, 2021

Faith & Co.'s "Serving Customers" explores how faith shapes the way organizations engage with and serve customers. In this course you’ll think more deeply about the themes of the Season 3 films and hear from thought leaders including Collin Timms, Meagan McCoy Jones, Pieter Wasserfall, Paul Kim, and Mark Canlis.

Homecoming is virtual this year, featuring interactive opportunities to engage with the SPU community. New content will be added through June, so check back often.

Feb 26, 2021

In lieu of the traditional on-campus Homecoming and Family Weekend this year, we’ve created a website curated with fun and engaging opportunities to connect with the SPU community.

Winters in the Pacific Northwest are exceptionally beautiful. Try one of these three ways to get outdoors and explore the Seattle area.

Feb 25, 2021

Just because our winter days are shorter doesn’t mean there’s a shortage of things to do near Seattle. In fact, winters in the Pacific Northwest are exceptionally beautiful. So layer up, grab a winter coat and some waterproof shoes, and try one of these three ways to get outdoors and explore the Seattle area.

After careful consideration of COVID-19 safety recommendations from state and local health experts, SPU will celebrate this spring's Undergraduate Commencement and Graduate Commencement virtually.

Feb 24, 2021

We also wish to keep in mind the SPU families who may face economic challenges or increased travel barriers due to COVID-19. Celebrating virtually will allow all of our graduates, their family members, and their friends to safely recognize and mark this achievement.