Spring Quarter In the Loop

Video: President Porterfield on SPU’s growing momentum

Seattle Pacific University President Deana L. Porterfield describes work during 2024–25 to make bold, strategic decisions to position SPU for long-term growth and sustainability. Watch here.

Chapel and Student Ministries: Nurturing faith and community

For more than a century, Seattle Pacific has woven Christian faith into the fabric of daily campus life. “Our goal is to help students integrate their faith into all aspects of their SPU experience — academically, socially, and personally,” said Rev. Derick Harris, director of Student Ministries and campus pastor. Read about it on SPU Stories.

Winter Quarter student-athlete highlights

Falcon student-athletes made their mark during Winter Quarter and into Spring Break this year. Here are just some of the highlights in men’s basketball, women’s golf, track and field, women’s crew:

On March 8, junior Maya Ewing raced to the no. 1 time nationally for NCAA Division II in the 3000 meters in Portland at the PLU Open track and field meet. This was Ewing’s first-ever NCAA provisional qualifier, and she obliterated her previous best of 11:19.21 set during her freshman season in 2023.

The Men’s Basketball team with an 18-15 record defeated no. 1 seed Central Washington, with their 21-9 record to bring home the Great Northwest Athletic Conference championship title on March 8. It was the fifth time the Falcons have taken home this title since 2013. From there, the team traveled to the NCAA opener in San Diego at Point Loma, where the Sea Lions defeated the Falcons 68-54.

During Spring Break, the Women’s Crew hosted the Falcon Regatta on March 22. Going up against GNAC crews from Western Washington, Cal Poly Humboldt, and the University of Central Oklahoma, the Falcon Varsity 4+ and Varsity 8+ boats made a strong showing in this regatta on the Lake Washington Ship Canal, behind the Seattle Pacific campus.

And in the team’s inaugural season, the Women’s Golf team played to a top-10 finish in the South Colorado Classic, March 23-24. GNAC Player of the Week, sophomore Zoe Garcia and junior Brigitte Fenton were outstanding in Sunday’s opening round. Garcia had a first-round score of 74; and Fenton’s opening-round score of 77. As a team, Falcons finished in ninth place.

Finally, four Falcon basketball players earned Academic All-District award honors in late March from College Sports Communicators. Seattle Pacific’s Basketball players, Trace Evans, Owen Moriarty, Jaxon Nap, and Hunter Beirne, earned recognition for their combined performances on the court and in the classroom.

Follow your Falcon athletes anytime at spufalcons.com, where you’ll find the latest news, ticket information, and more.

SFS: Supporting students’ financial well-being

Student Financial Services helps SPU students navigate immediate financial needs and long-term financial success while equipping them for a stable financial future. Check out SFS’ Financial Wellness page with budgeting tools, resources on credit, identity protection, savings, and emergency-assistance resources.

Summer youth sports camps at SPU

Have younger athletes at home? SPU Athletics offers summer sports camps for elementary to high school students in soccer, volleyball, basketball, and rowing. Led by experienced coaches and players, these camps help kids build skills in a fun, supportive environment. Learn more and sign up today!

New majors added for 2025–26

Beginning in Autumn Quarter 2025, undergraduate students will have these new majors to choose from:

Biomedical engineering (BS): This degree will prepare students to design cutting-edge biomedical devices while earning both a Biomedical Engineering degree and an ABET-accredited General Engineering degree.

Data Science (BS):  This degree will prepare students with the mathematical, statistical, and computational skills needed to extract insights from data as they prepare for careers in data-driven industries and apply their expertise across diverse fields.

Art and Design (BA): Students can choose from four tracks — photography, studio, visual communications, and visual studies — as they prepare for professional opportunities that seek creative thinkers and makers equipped to face the demands of the marketplace.

Dean’s List now available

The Winter Quarter 2025 Dean’s List is now available. The list recognizes undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students who completed at least 12 credit hours at SPU during the Winter Quarter and earned a 3.5 or higher grade-point average.

Support your graduate’s next steps

Is your graduating senior still considering next steps after Commencement? Seattle Pacific University’s Master of Education (MEd) in Curriculum and Instruction is just one of many SPU education graduate programs that provide a flexible and rewarding path for those interested in education, instructional design, and leadership. In this flexible 21-month program, students are equipped with the skills to create impactful learning experiences and advance their careers.

With multiple start dates, students can begin when the time is right:

• Apply in May for: Summer Sessions 
• Apply in August for: Autumn Quarter
• Apply in November for: Winter Quarter

Help your graduate explore this option to take the next step toward a meaningful career!