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A wooden coaster sits on a program from Dr. Deana L. Porterfield's inauguration. The coaster reads "God is doing a new thing (Isaiah 43:15-19) Seattle Pacific University 2023-24

God is doing a new thing

“Today we share in creating the next season of great opportunity for Seattle Pacific University, bringing our own unique strength and resources and adding substance to the future story that will be told,” said President Deana L. Porterfield in her inaugural address to the University on Feb. 23, 2024.

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