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Hannah Tchobanoff and her parentsReaping the Benefits
Elementary school teacher Hannah Tchobanoff ’00 donates monthly to SPU. So do her parents.



Philip Eaton2010–11 Tuition Update: An Investment in Excellence
To help students and their families begin planning ahead for 2010–11, SPU President Philip Eaton shares the latest on SPU’s tuition rate and financial aid plans.



Jeff JordanSunny With a Chance of Sleet
A student’s college experience can be much like the winter weather: full of constantly changing patterns. Learn about these new conditions.



Jason Williams, SPU GraduateThe Win-Win-Win of Work-Study Jobs
As families search for ways to pay for college, work-study jobs are becoming an attractive option. Plus, part-time work has other benefits for students.



Jason Williams, SPU GraduateSPU Graduates: Ready to Engage
Unemployment is at a 25-year high. But these SPU graduates are poised for the challenges of the new economic landscape.



President EatonSwine Flu: What Students (and You) Should Know
SPU continues to monitor developments to help its community remain safe and healthy.



Jeff JordanThis Christmas Break, Reintroduce Yourselves
Jeff Jordan, associate vice president for academic affairs and dean of student life, reminds parents to expect changes in their students when they return home for Christmas Break.


Bethany WalradSustainability at SPU: More Than a Headline
Bethany Walrad, sustainability coordinator at SPU, stresses the importance of environmental stewardship on campus.



Alumna Jessica IvaskaFive Years and Counting: One Graduate Reflects
What’s it like for SPU graduates on their journey from Commencement to career?



Professor Kathleen BradenNew Major Bridges SPU, Seattle, and the World
A light-bulb moment during conversations with students led Professor of Geography Kathleen Braden to spearhead a new major in global development studies.


Demarary HallSPU-Alert: When Every Second Counts
The SPU-Alert System is a new way for Seattle Pacific University to rapidly contact the campus community in the event of an emergency.



Campus in Fall2008–09 Tuition Update: An Investment in Excellence
We try to balance the financial pressures students face with the increasing costs associated with providing the excellent education they’ve come to expect.



Olympic Sculpture ParkOlympic Sculpture Park: Student Benefits Abound
“World-class artwork and world-class views,” says SPU Professor of Art Roger Feldman about Seattle’s new Olympic Sculpture Park.



Alexander HallBiblical and Theological Education: A Top Priority at SPU
Why does biblical literacy matter? SPU’s Response magazine recently asked Christian leaders to weigh in on this question.