Stories

Gonzaga names three new trustees to the board and thanks outgoing trustee

The GU alum and Banner Bank senior leader encourages students to speak up, stay curious and lean into the power of community.

A federal spending bill earmarks $1 million to support advanced science and engineering research, including the Ferro Center for Materials Research.

Gonzaga has a new partnership with Dale Carnegie Training to offer professional communication courses through the University's Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL), in collaboration with its College of Arts and Sciences (CAS).

Engineering students Miguel Alcira and Kirk Shelton share their takeaways from the IEEE Rising Stars 2026 Conference in Las Vegas.

Q&A with M.A. in Sport and Athletic Administration faculty member, Dr. John Collett

Alumnus, Ray Harter, answers questions about his experience in Gonzaga's online M.A. in Theology and Leadership program.

Gonzaga is one of 15 Catholic universities selected for a $10M-funded national initiative to advance listening, leadership formation and synodality in the Church.

Ava Knap, a senior student-athlete at Gonzaga University, is helping shape the University's new Neuroscience program while blending science and art through her Honors thesis. Inspired by personal experiences, she's balancing a rigorous STEM course load, Division I athletics, and campus jobs-all while preparing to become a school psychologist. Ava's story reflects the Jesuit mission of interdisciplinary education, leadership through service, and pursuing one's purpose with curiosity and care.

For many law students, moot court is where advocacy skills begin to take shape. For Danielle Giffin, it became a defining part of her law school journey.

Gonzaga University earns the 2026 Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement, recognizing its meaningful partnerships and impact in Spokane and beyond.

Gonzaga partners with EAB to strengthen academic excellence and student success while navigating higher education's changing landscape with Jesuit values.

With ten traveling moot court teams and four in-house advocacy competitions, Gonzaga Law offers significantly more opportunities than most law schools of similar size. That breadth translates into something powerful for students. More access, more courtroom experience, and more ways to turn a passion for advocacy into practice-ready legal skills.

Assistant Dean Susan Lee's 20-year commitment to Alaska's Color of Justice Program has helped introduce high school students to legal careers while fostering meaningful mentorships across the state. One such relationship, with Gonzaga Law alumna and Nome magistrate judge Pamela Hess, exemplifies how early exposure, sustained guidance, and opportunity can shape impactful legal careers and strengthen communities.

Gonzaga University has earned a second consecutive STARS Gold rating in recognition of its dedication to improving sustainability from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.