Seattle Pacific received high marks in several 2025 national rankings.

Sep 25, 2024

For the ninth year in a row, Seattle Pacific has been named a “Best National University” in U.S. News & World Report’s best college annual rankings for 2025. 

Seattle Pacific is the No. 1 ranked Christian university in the Northwest in Niche’s “2025 Best Christian Colleges in America.” Niche is an online resource providing information on K–12 schools, colleges, and more and is a top guide for students looking for a college. The Wall Street Journal included SPU in its 2025 America’s Best Colleges.

For Constitution Day on Sept. 17, Professor Emeritus of History Bill Woodward looks at the office of vice president.

Sep 17, 2024

September 17 is Constitution Day, the anniversary of the date when the Constitutional Convention of 1787 adjourned with a new charter for the new American Republic.  

In 2004, the U.S. Congress passed legislation requiring educational institutions who receive federal funding to provide their communities with information concerning the U.S. Constitution. For nearly two decades, as part of Seattle Pacific University’s commemoration, we have been fortunate to have Professor Emeritus of History Bill Woodward offer his expert analysis of one of our country’s most important documents.

His essay, titled "First But Also Sixteenth? The Vice Presidency, the Constitution, and the 2024 Election," examines the intriguing development of the second-in-command from its brief mention in the original charter of 1787 to its constitutional standing today, highlighting several well-known and not so well-known stories of America’s vice presidents.

SPU Psychology Professor Keyne Law explores how TikTok might influence youth mental health for a special segment on KING5-TV's Healthlink.

Aug 27, 2024

What is TikTok doing to our brains? It's something researchers are exploring more deeply as conversations over how social media impacts mental health become more common among families and medical circles. Seattle Pacific University Psychology Professor wants to know how TikTok influences youth mental health.

Watch her interview on KING5-TV's HealthLink.

This online conference on Oct. 19 will look at the impact of artificial intelligence in a variety of disciplines with practical tips and hands-on learning.

Aug 20, 2024

Seattle Pacific University presents “AI and the Future of Work,” a conference to explore the impact of artificial intelligence on the future of work.

SPU faculty will lead plenary sessions — on the latest developments in AI, the ethical impacts of AI, and writing with AI — as well as professional tracks focused on business, education, health professions, psychology, and ministry.

Theology Professor Katherine Douglass writes about her participation in a Pub Choir and its lessons for church communities.

Aug 15, 2024

To reverse the effects of social distancing, we need experiences of social bonding, and congregations are uniquely positioned to do this communal reconstruction. Congregations have the opportunity to rebuild communal life, to help us find and enjoy one another again, to invite people to re-member themselves into the body of Christ. When I described Pub Choir to my yoga instructor she replied, “You know, I am not religious, but this is the role that churches used to play in our society: bringing people together.”

Read Theology Professor Katherine Douglass' article in Presbyterian Outlook. 

What is music therapy? SPU Professor of Music Carlene Brown explains in this interview with KNKX Public Radio in Seattle.

Aug 14, 2024

Carlene Brown, a professor of music and director of the music therapy program at Seattle Pacific University, started her journey as a musician. She's been involved with the practice for over 14 years, and developed the music therapy program at SPU.

Alumna Doris Brougham, called the “Godmother of English Education” in Taiwan for her influential programs that helped millions learn English, died Aug. 6 at the age of 98.

Aug 8, 2024

Alumna Doris Brougham, called the “Godmother of English Education” in Taiwan for her influential magazine, radio, and television programs that helped millions learn English, died Aug. 6, 2024, at the age of 98. Taiwan President Ching-te Lai thanked Brougham for being a “force for good.”

"At SPU, I realized working in Major League Baseball was what I wanted to do.” Four graduates share their journeys to careers in professional sports.

Jul 19, 2024

No matter what the sport, getting to the major leagues is a daunting task. But that’s precisely what four Seattle Pacific graduates have done in various capacities around the country.

Read their stories.

Alissa Mahar, associate vice president strategy & operations (CFO & COO) for the University of Washington Information Technology Division, has been named the next vice president for business and finance.

Jul 11, 2024

Alissa Mahar, associate vice president strategy & operations (CFO & COO) for the University of Washington Information Technology Division, has been named the next vice president for business and finance.

Join SPU President Deana Porterfield at two online forums on Thursday, June 27, as she shares what's on her heart for SPU and answers your questions.

Jun 21, 2024

Join other SPU alumni, parents, donors, and friends as President Porterfield shares what’s on her heart for SPU in the coming months, ask your questions, and discover how you can partner with the president in prayer for the University.

President’s Online Forum
Thursday, June 27, 2024
4 p.m. and 7 p.m. PT