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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 people.



  • 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.

  • Wonder whether seminary is for you? Seattle Pacific Seminary invites you to explore your calling and vocation, Feb. 16-17, 2026.

    Jan 29, 2026

    Discernment Days offers teaching, prayer, discussion, and thoughtful challenge with Seattle Pacific Seminary faculty, along with others who are considering seminary.

  • Jan 28, 2026

    SPAC Gallery is pleased to present "A Very Hungry Caterpillar," an exhibition of paintings and works on paper by guest artist and ºù«ÍÞÊÓÆµ alumna Erin Milez. The exhibition runs through Friday, March 6, 2026. The gallery is located at 3 West Cremona and is open 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday throught Thursday or by appointment.

  • Jan 13, 2026

    At these events, you live like an SPU student for a day! This comprehensive one-day visit includes a campus tour, information sessions about financial aid and admissions, and lunch in our award-winning dining hall. Plus, you'll have a chance to learn more about some of our academic programs. 

  • Jan 13, 2026

    At these events, you live like an SPU student for a day! This comprehensive one-day visit includes a campus tour, information sessions about financial aid and admissions, and lunch in our award-winning dining hall. Plus, you'll have a chance to learn more about some of our academic programs. 

  • Jan 13, 2026

    For the first time since 2019, the ºù«ÍÞÊÓÆµ Athletics Department is inducting seven new members into its Hall of Fame on February 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. inside the E.E. Bach Theatre on the campus.

  • Jan 13, 2026

  • Renowned Bible scholar and former Bishop of Durham N.T. Wright comes to campus Feb. 23 for several events.

    Jan 7, 2026

    Seattle Pacific Seminary welcomes renowned Bible scholar and former Bishop of Durham, N.T. Wright, for the H. Mark Abbott Lecture on Monday, Feb. 23, 7  p.m. in First Free Methodist Church, adjacent to campus. He will speak on his new book, God’s Homecoming. In it, Wright challenges the common belief that faith calls us to leave earth for God.

    This event requires no registration, is wheelchair accessible, and is free. Seating is limited.

    Additional events with N.T. Wright will take place on Monday and Tuesday.

  • Here's everything you need to know about Undergraduate and Graduate Commencements, Ivy Cutting, and other year-end events.

    Dec 30, 2025

    The 2026 Undergraduate Commencement ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 6, at 1 p.m., at in Everett. Ivy Cutting and Graduate Commencement will be held on campus, Friday, June 6.

    Learn more on the 2026 Commencement website.

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 Seattle 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.