SPU now offers “AI and Society” courses designed to increase familiarity with these technologies and consider the social benefits and potential harms they pose.

Jun 7, 2024

In the 2024–25 academic year, SPU will offer several “AI and Society” courses designed to increase students’ familiarity with these technologies and help them to think carefully about the social benefits and potential harms they pose.

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An outdoor installation in memory of Paul Lee will be dedicated on Monday, June 17, at 1 p.m. in front of Ashton Hall.

Jun 5, 2024

We invite you to join the SPU community and the family of Paul Lee in dedicating an installation in memory of Paul on Monday, June 17, 2024, at 1 p.m. in front of Ashton Hall (611 W. Dravus St, Seattle, WA). There will be a short program and an unveiling of a plaque that honors Paul’s life and the SPU community response.

If you're thinking about coming to SPU, plan a summer visit to campus and make it a vacation in our favorite city!

May 31, 2024

If you're thinking about applying to SPU, join us on campus this summer for a counselor led information session where you will learn more about our university and our application process, have a chance to ask questions, and tour campus with a current student!

Summer Visit Days.

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

May 31, 2024

The 2024 Undergraduate Commencement ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 8, 10:30 a.m., at T-Mobile Park, near downtown Seattle. Ivy Cutting and Graduate Commencement will be held on campus, Friday, June 7. 

Learn more on the 2024 Commencement website.

Falcon senior distance runner Annika Esvelt was named the Great Northwest Athletic Conference's Women's Track & Field Athlete of the Year!

May 31, 2024

Falcon senior distance runner Annika Esvelt was named the Great Northwest Athletic Conference's Women's Track & Field Athlete of the Year. This is her first major GNAC postseason award.

Read more about Annika at spufalcons.com.

This year's Undergraduate Commencement speaker is Esau McCaulley, PhD, associate professor of New Testament at Wheaton College and author of "How Far to the Promised Land."

May 29, 2024

The Undergraduate Commencement speaker Esau McCaulley, PhD, associate professor of New Testament at Wheaton College and author of "How Far to the Promised Land."

Learn more about SPU's 2024 Undergraduate Commencement.

The SPU Art Department presents a student exhibition titled "Mosaic," featuring design work by graduating seniors. Exhibit runs through June 7.

May 28, 2024

The SPU Art Department is pleased to present the 2024 Senior Visual Communication Design exhibition titled, "Mosaic." This culmination of design work features projects by students Erin Carty, Micky Flores-Nieves, Charlie Hill, Grace Horn, Brianna Ingram, Cole Johnson, Gloria Lee, and Sophia Ochs.

By definition, mosaics are “different pieces that come together to make something bigger than themselves”. By bringing their unique perspectives, strengths, and talents, they were able to create something truly magical. When their skills and designs were put together, they became Mosaic.

The exhibition in the SPAC Gallery in the Seattle Pacific Art Center will be on view through Friday, June 7. The gallery is open Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. or by appointment.

SPU Theatre presents this showcase production of one of Shakespeare’s most famous play. Two nights only! May 30 and 31.

May 28, 2024

This is a showcase production of Shakespeare’s famous tale of star-crossed lovers. Romeo and Juliet is not just a love story; it is perhaps one of greatest cautionary tales ever told. An embodied call to reconciliation, Romeo and Juliet is timeless and timely, tragic and touching, tight-versed and totally freeform.

Please note that this special production is two nights only.

Students majoring in apparel design, along with their original fashions, were featured on "New Day NW" on KING-TV.

May 21, 2024

MODE Fashion Club students Kate Taggert and Stephanie Menegon were interviewed about their latest designs for a segment on the KING-TV morning show "New Day NW" on May 15. The segment also featured student models wearing the fashion designs, which were also feature at the annual MODE Fashion Show on May 11.

The varsity 4+ women's crew team won a gold medal at the Great Northwest Athletic Conference championships!

May 20, 2024

University women's rowing team battled some of the toughest competition in the country for the chance to be called the 2024 GNAC Champions on Saturday afternoon. The Falcons took the gold medal in the Varsity 4+ but fell just five points short of the title and finished in fourth.