The School of Business, Government, and Economics again receives the prestigious Principles for Responsible Management Education Champion designation.

Jan 24, 2025

Seattle Pacific University’s School of Business, Government, and Economics (SBGE) has once again garnered the prestigious PRME (Principles for Responsible Management Education) Champion designation through the United Nations Global Compact. SBGE was the first Northwest business school to participate with PRME in 2007. 

SBGE has demonstrated a proven, long-term track record of making impactful contributions in thought and praxis, developing leaders equipped not only to address barriers to sustainability, but also to promote peace and prosperity for all people—and the planet—well into the future.

Read more about the designation.

Thanks to the faculty and her Bible study, alumna Ky Krogh found her dream job as a recreation leader with Seattle Parks & Recreation.

Jan 22, 2025

As a freshman at SPU, Krogh wasn’t sure how to put her passion for helping others into a path after college. However, throughout her time at SPU, several opportunities presented themselves to her.

Read about Ky's journey at SPU Stories.

Medard Ngueita, executive director World Relief Western Washington, comes to campus for events exploring themes of faith, hope, and hospitality.

Jan 22, 2025

As part of a week of events exploring themes of faith, hope, and hospitality, SPU and the Classrooms that Cultivate Character project will host Medard Ngueita, executive director World Relief Western Washington, on Thursday, Jan. 23, 7-8:30 p.m. in Upper Gwinn. He will discuss the ways World Relief Western Washington is faithfully modeling hope and Christ-like hospitality. Questions and reflections will be offered by Bo Lim, professor of Old Testament, and Sara Shaban, assistant professor of communication. Dessert and warm drinks will be available.

The event is sponsored by SPU and Classrooms that Cultivate Character, a project led by professors Brittany Tausen, Thane Erickson, and Krystle Jalalian-Chursky.

On Wednesday, Jan 15, History Professor Alissa Walter will give a presentation on the dramatic end to the Syrian Civil War and the takeover of Damascus last month.

Jan 14, 2025

As part of the History Department's commitment to provide quarterly talks explaining current events in their historical context, Associate Professor of History Alissa Walter will give a presentation titled "Syria Explained: Current events in context," on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 4 p.m. in Demaray Hall 150. She will discuss the dramatic end to the Syrian Civil War that took place with the rebel takeover of Damascus last month.

Psychology Professor Paul Youngbin Kim shares his views in a Psychology Today magazine article, "Why Perfectionism Is a Trap."

Jan 9, 2025

"I share my story with students and try to validate what we could call the positive aspects of perfectionism. They are motivated and driven, and it’s gotten them far. But they have to think about the pitfalls." SPU Psychology Professor Paul Youngbin Kim shares his views in a Psychology Today article, "Why Perfectionism Is a Trap."

Don't miss the premiere of a documentary on Falcon legend Doris Brown Heritage on Thursday, Jan. 9, in Seattle. Tickets are free!

Jan 2, 2025

A new documentary about one of SPU's most famous alumni debuts on Thursday, Jan. 9. Doris Brown Heritage ’64 was a two-time Olympian, five-time world champion, and SPU faculty member and cross-country coach for more than 30 years. Tickets are free!

Come visit SPU this summer! You'll learn about admissions and financial aid and meet current students and faculty.

Jun 14, 2023

Come see for yourself the difference a Seattle Pacific education will make. Summer Visit Days are offered on select Fridays during the summer, from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. You will learn about admissions and financial aid from the experts, hear from current students and faculty, talk with your admissions counselor, explore campus, and enjoy lunch.

SPU’s Center for Faithful Business welcomes Dr. Uli Chi, board chair of the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health System in the Pacific Northwest; and Brad Tilden, chairman of the board of directors and former CEO of Alaska Airlines, for this public lecture on leadership.

Apr 25, 2023

Sponsored by the Center for Faithful Business at Seattle Pacific University, this year's Bruce Kennedy Ethical Leadership Lecture will be, " Wisdom and Leadership," presented by Dr. Uli Chi, with Brad Tilden responding. The lecture is Wednesday, May 3, 7–8:30 p.m. in Upper Gwinn Commons on the SPU campus.

Dr. Uli Chi has spent his life practicing leadership at the intersection of for-profit and non-profit businesses, the theological academy, and the local church. He is an award-winning technological entrepreneur who founded a software company that develops 3-D virtual reality software that simplifies complex decision-making processes for consumers and businesses. Uli currently serves as Board Chair of the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health System in the Pacific Northwest, and Vice Chair of the De Pree Center for Leadership at Fuller Seminary in Pasadena. Uli has also served as Chair of Regent College’s Board of Governors, and Chair of the Executive Committee for the Center for Integrity in Business (now Center for Faithful Business) at Seattle Pacific University.

Responding to this year's lecture is Brad Tilden. An American business executive, Brad is the chairman of Alaska Air Group, the parent company of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. Before becoming the company's CEO in 2012, Tilden served as Alaska Airlines' president, and Alaska Air Group's chief financial officer prior to that.

The event is free, but registration is required.

Professors involved in the "Dialogue on Race and Faith" talk about their work and draw out implications for the Christian church today in an evening lecture on April 25.

Apr 18, 2023

A few Christians in the 19th century — particularly those connected with Oberlin College — acted boldly and courageously to end slavery and promote racial equality. Those who did so grounded their activism on Holiness Theology and devotional practices derived from the Wesleyan tradition. The Walls Lecture this year will be a panel presentation given by four professors who have been engaged in a scholarly project known as the “Dialogue on Race and Faith.” The goal of the project has been to study this historical movement and to draw out implications for the Christian church today.

For its 100th anniversary, the SPU Music Department singers and musicians will join the Northwest Symphony Orchestra and ChoralSounds Northwest for a special musical collaboration in Seattle's Benaroya Hall on April 28.

Apr 18, 2023

For its 100th anniversary, the SPU Music Department singers and musicians will join the Northwest Symphony Orchestra and ChoralSounds Northwest for a special musical collaboration. The evening features more than 100 musicians on stage performing works by Mendelssohn, Dvorak and the world premiere of “A Psalm for the Voiceless” by Joshua A. Idio.

More information and tickets.