Dear Prospective Student, Welcome to Gonzaga University! I am welcoming you to GU in the hopes that you decide to come here. My name is Joan Iva Fawcett, and I am the Dean for Social Justice Leadership & Community Empowerment. I would like to tell you …
September 30, 2024 | Alexa Gaske, Assistant Director of Admission The college application process can sometimes seem overwhelming, leading to stress and maybe a bit of anxiety. It is our job as admission counselors to reduce that stress and make the …
As a young girl, Yasmeen (’13, MBA ’23) moved from Mexico to Spokane and entered school without knowing a word of English. It was a daunting challenge, and she often felt lost—except when it came to math. Numbers made sense when nothing else did, and it …
September 24, 2024 | Gonzaga Magazine | Fall 2024 Director, Counseling Center Maureen Sheridan (’68, ’71 M.A.) was a Gonzaga icon. A counselor by trade, she was helping students cope with their anxieties long before higher education put the emphasis on …
September 23, 2024 | Gonzaga University News Service Professional etiquette has always been key for businesses large and small. Among the many challenges that came with the global COVID-19 pandemic and its ongoing recovery was a rapid evolution in the …
September 20, 2024 | Sara Gonzalez-Millan (’25) As artificial intelligence (AI) begins to reshape our professional and personal lives, Gonzaga’s School of Leadership Studies has introduced a new course, COML 524: AI and Communication. Taught by Dr. Tracey …
September 20, 2024 | Dr. Stephen Keller, Senior Director of Undergraduate Admission To all students who have applied or who are considering applying to Gonzaga University, I would like to take a moment to wish you a happy start to your school year. As my …
When environmental studies major Hatsune Kubota (’26) left Spokane in June of 2024 to volunteer with Wilderness Inquiry in St. Paul, Minnesota, as an outdoor educator for the summer, she didn’t think twice about taking her piano keyboard with her — not …
Gonzaga Dance will kick off its 2024-2025 season with an engaging showcase featuring New York City choreographer and artistic director Ishita Mili and her company IMGE Dance. The performance will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the Myrtle …
When the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers were battling in the Super Bowl this year at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium, TV viewers at home were treated to an epic overtime battle, a memorable Usher halftime show and a forgettable batch of …
As presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump embarked on their first debate on Sept. 10, Gonzaga faculty members and students packed the Hemmingson Ballroom to listen and learn together. Sarah James from political science, and Rebecca Donaway …
September 12, 2024 | Gonzaga University News Service Constitution Day, observed on September 17, marks the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787, a pivotal event that laid the foundation for American democracy. This day serves as a reminder of the …
For Eve Knudtsen (MA ’16) and Lauren Benedict (’15, MA ’19), going to Gonzaga was a family affair. “The joke at the time was that my mother followed me to college,” Benedict said. But Eve and Lauren’s journey at Gonzaga was no joke. In fact, both consider …
Since 2016, Gonzaga University undergraduates and University of Washington (UW) School of Medicine Spokane students have been sharing hallways, study spaces, labs and even professors. As the Health Partnership continues to flourish, students are leveraging …
Sixty years ago, the world became significantly larger for a group of students who traveled from Spokane to Florence for the inaugural year of what would become Gonzaga University’s flagship study abroad program. A visual walk down memory lane of alumni- …
Election season is stressful. As presidential campaigns, rallies and debates flood news outlets and media channels, you may feel the weight of making impactful decisions for the first time, the pressure to stay informed, the hesitancy to engage in …
This piece is part of our Senior Stories series, in which we highlight GU students throughout the year. Name: Maddie Ediger Major: Mathematics Hometown: Spokane, Washington There’s one question guiding Gonzaga Student Body President Maddie Ediger this year …
September 05, 2024 | Gonzaga University News Service Gonzaga University is pleased to announce the appointment of Shanchieh Jay Yang as the inaugural David and Cathleen Reisenauer Family Director of the Institute for Informatics and Applied Technology. …
September 05, 2024 | Sara Gonzalez-Millan (’25) To vote, you must be registered in your state by the specific deadline and be at least 18 years old by Election Day (November 5, 2024). Most states require registration by October 3. Registration and voting …
