Dr. John M. Perkins, one of the leading evangelical voices to emerge from the American civil rights movement and co-founder of SPU's John Perkins Center, died on March 13, 2026.

Mar 13, 2026

Dr. John M. Perkins, one of the leading evangelical voices to emerge from the American civil rights movement and co-founder of Seattle Pacific University's John Perkins Center, died on March 13, 2026. 

In 2004, President Emeritus Philip Eaton partnered with Perkins to launch the John Perkins Center for Reconciliation, Leadership Training, and Community Development (JPC) at Seattle Pacific University, the first on a college campus. Now named the John and Vera Mae Perkins Resource Center, the work and partnership have evolved over time. SPU continues to value the Center as a vital resource for advancing reconciliation and Christian leadership.

In Psychology Today, Professor Paul Youngbin Kim interviews authors of a new book on how religion and psychology can help deepen relationships with neighbors.

Mar 10, 2026

"It is helpful to regularly ask, Who is missing from our definition of neighbor? or Who is absent from our gatherings? Such honest questions help reveal who may not feel seen as a 'neighbor to be loved.' These reflections can open the door to more meaningful intergroup contact where individuals engage with one another and work towards common goals across difference."

For an article in Psychology Today, SPU Psychology Professor Paul Youngbin Kim interviews Katie Douglass, SPU associate professor of educational ministry and practical theology, and Brittany Tausen, assistant professor of social posychology at Baylor University, about their new book, Love Your Neighbor: How Psychology Can Enlven Faith and Transform Community. 

GNAC champion in the 60-meter hurdles Hannah Chang will compete in the NCAA Indoor National Championships in Virginia Beach, March 13-14.

Mar 9, 2026

Seattle Pacific University women’s track & field standout and two-time Great Northwest Athletic Conference Champion in the 60-meter hurdles Hannah Chang qualified for the NCAA Indoor National Championships in Virginia Beach, March 13 and 14. 

Deidre Smith says the MA in Teaching program aligned with her values of integrating academic excellence with faith, service, and cultural engagement.

Mar 9, 2026

In SPU’s Master of Arts in Teaching program, alumna Deidre Smith found an environment that aligned with her values of integrating academic excellence with faith, service, and cultural engagement.

The men's basketball team is in the GNAC championships, Mar. 5-7. Follow the Falcons online!

Mar 4, 2026

The men's basketball team will play in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference championships opening round on Thursday, March 5, on the campus of Western Washington in Bellingham, Washington.

Don't miss an evening of music performed by student ensembles on Thursday, March 5, at 7:30 p.m.

Feb 25, 2026

Join music faculty Dr. Ryan Ellis and Dr. Hsuan Lee for an evening of music performed by student ensembles on Thursday, March 5, 7:30 p.m. in First Free Methodist Church.

The Percussion Ensemble concert on Tuesday, March 3, will feature works by Patrick Speranza, J.S. Bach, Paul Bissell, and tradition Afro-Cuban drumming

Feb 25, 2026

SPU's Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Dan Adams, will present their winter concert on Tuesday, March 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the E.E.Bach Theater in McKinley Hall.

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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