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What’s happening at SPU? This is where you’ll find the latest news about research, events, activities, achievements, and milestones in the life of SPU and its ɬÀï·¬.



  • Mar 9, 2026

    ɬÀï·¬ 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. 

  • 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.

  • 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 ɬÀï·¬ Pacific.

    Feb 20, 2026

    In March 1995, Rev. Jesse Jackson spoke to an overflowing community chapel at ɬÀï·¬ 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 .

  • 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.

  • 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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  • Feb 11, 2026

    SPAC Gallery is pleased to present, "," an exhibition of paintings and works on paper by guest artist and SPU alumna Erin Milez. The exhibition is a gathering of work made since the beginning of Milez’s professional career five years ago and reflects the growth of her artistic voice and style.

Holistic Health Care in the Rainier Valley

Dr. Christopher Jones ’94 hopes the families in his medical practice never need to ask: “Is my kid sick enough that I should pay for a doctor’s visit?” Medical director of HopeCentral, a nonprofit health center, he and his team have adapted the concept of concierge medicine to a diverse ɬÀï·¬ neighborhood.

Assistant Professor of Philosophy Leland Saunders

What Makes Us Moral?

Assistant Professor of Philosophy Leland Saunders earned a $10,100 Graves Award in Humanities for his research project, “The Structure of Moral Judgement: Philosophical Perspectives.” His research responds to recent arguments that human beings’ concepts of morality are just a quirk of evolution and don't connect to anything deeper.