I am pleased to share with you the Year in Review, which celebrates the accomplishments of the alumni, students, faculty, and staff of ɬÀï·¬. It highlights how the greater community of SPU is making a difference in our world, bringing hope and faith for the future.
ɬÀï·¬ is the only private university in the Pacific Northwest to make the 2018 U.S. News & World Report Best National Universities list. Other significant milestones include being named a 2018 Christian College of Distinction; the development of a new University brand identity; and front-page coverage by The New York Times of SPU's engagement with homelessness.
Music therapy program garners acclaim; Rachel Scherr named national fellow for her physics research; DNP program launches; SPU Art Center hosts social justice exhibit; students win "best original score" in film competition; and new majors announced for 2018–19 academic year.
Noon prayers every Monday; campus focus on sustainability; Seminary hosts a multiethnic conference; Weter Lecture explores imagery in faith; and research looks at how faith communities can engage young adults.
Sacred Sounds of Christmas concert sells out Benaroya Hall; Tent City 3 comes to campus; freshmen serve ɬÀï·¬ through CityQuest; SPU students and staff participate in housing advocacy day; and Susan Okamoto Lane receives justice award.
Design professor teaches in China; Soong-Chan Rah delivers keynote at 16th annual Day of Common Learning; Sociology faculty publish research on homelessness engagement by students; and faculty publish racial justice statement.
SPU receives NCAA President's Award for Academic Excellence; gymnasts compete at USA Gymnastics Collegiate Championships; basketball player Jordan McPhee named to the CoSIDA Academic All-America second team; women's basketball goes to NCAA Division II championships; and Renick Meyer and Scout Cai dominated the GNAC heptathlon.
New director appointed; first-ever baseball reunion at homecoming and parents weekend; Pharmaceutical leader, Nancy Lurker, lectures on campus; Camille Jones featured in TIME magazine; alumni awards; and more.
Faith & Co. initiative launched; Dennis and Beth Weibling receive SPU's 2017 President's Award for Philanthropy; new Nursing building opens; and ɬÀï·¬ Pacific Foundation sees excellent rate of return.