Office of the President
President Daniel J. Martin, Seattle Pacific University’s 10th president in 121 years, came to SPU after serving as a university administrator and president for 18 years. “I consider SPU one of the nation’s great Christian universities,” he says. “When the opportunity to apply for its presidency arose, it was a natural for me.”
Meet the President
Dan Martin took office on July 1, 2012, and was inaugurated April 2, 2013. He says he was attracted to SPU by its rich history; quality faculty, students, and academic program; urban setting; and commitment to outstanding education informed by Christian faith. Read his full bio.
This year President Dan Martin will be offering glimpses — via Twitter — of his unique view on the SPU experience.
Funding to Restore Alexander Hall Now Complete
Thanks to an outpouring of prayers and financial gifts and pledges from alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of Seattle Pacific University, the $6.2 million fundraising goal to restore historic Alexander Hall has successfully concluded.
More than 350 gifts were received. Thank you to all who have assured the landmark’s preservation for many more generations to come.
Our Presidents
1893–1916
Alexander A. Beers, MA
1916–26
Orrin E. Tiffany, PhD
1926–59
C. Hoyt Watson, LittD
1959–68
C. Dorr Demaray, LittD
1968–82
David L. McKenna, PhD
1982–91
David C. Le Shana, PhD
1991–94
Curtis A. Martin, PhD
1994–95
E. Arthur Self, PhD
1995–2012
Philip W. Eaton, PhD
2012–
Daniel J. Martin, JD, EdD