39 New Faculty Bring Exciting Expertise as Gonzaga Begins 2025-2026 Academic Year September 17, 2025 Gonzaga begins the 2025-2026 academic year with an incredible 39-person new faculty cohort, as well as one Fulbright and eight global scholars. Gonzaga University Recognized by U.S. News & World Report As One of America’s Top 100 National Universities September 17, 2025 In addition to being named among the Top 100 schools, Gonzaga has been recognized in U.S. News & World Report in undergraduate teaching programs, select undergraduate engineering, and entrepreneurship. Improving Access: Gonzaga Students Design a Better Wheelchair September 16, 2025 Gonzaga engineering students designed a low-cost wheelchair suspension system to improve accessibility on campus, turning summer research into real-world impact. GU Inauguration Speaker is Vatican’s Most Important Woman Leader September 16, 2025 Sister Raffaella Petrini, F.S.E., is the highest-ranking woman in office for the Catholic Church. On Sept. 26, she'll present during Gonzaga University's presidential inauguration of Katia Passerini. From Hometown to Tinseltown: Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Bing Crosby’s Road to Hollywood September 15, 2025 Bing Crosby's road from Gonzaga to Hollywood fame is featured in a special Zagapalooza event Sept. 27. Author and Bing expert Lauren R. Harris shares some of the history. The Spirit of "Zags Help Zags" September 12, 2025 As students settle back into campus life, listen to current Zags share their experiences of when they truly felt the spirit of "Zags Help Zags" on campus! Tips for First-Year Applicants September 10, 2025 Becky Doyle, Admission Counselor, offers six tips for first-year applicants applying to Gonzaga. Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center to Present Women’s A Cappella Group Lyyra September 10, 2025 The Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center, with support from the music department, is thrilled to announce an evening of exceptional vocal artistry with the all-women vocal ensemble Lyyra on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 7:30 p.m. A Milestone Year: Gonzaga Advancement Reaches $75M in Philanthropic Support September 08, 2025 Philanthropy from more than 10,500 donors in fiscal year 2025 is powering scholarships, research, global programs and innovation that shape Gonzaga's future. Climate Institute Announces Community Resilience Plans to Prevent Climate-related Illness and Death September 08, 2025 The Institute for Climate, Water, and the Environment has partnered with entities such as the City of Spokane, Avista Utilities and the Spokane Regional Health District on drafts of two community resilience plans-one focused on extreme heat, and one on wildfire smoke. Gonzaga Installs Teaching Tool for Structural Engineering August 26, 2025 Students interested in steel construction can now explore the AISC Steel Sculpture outside the Bollier Center for Integrated Science and Engineering. Welcome Weekend 2025 August 25, 2025 Gonzaga came to life as families pulled cars into well-organized drop-off zones where hundreds of volunteers and staff members helped new students find their way. Roommates 101: Tips for Sharing a Space at Gonzaga August 22, 2025 Starting college at Gonzaga and living with a roommate? Learn practical tips for building a positive roommate relationship-from setting expectations and respecting space to handling conflicts and making the most of campus life. President Passerini's First 30 Days August 22, 2025 In her first 30 days as president of Gonzaga, Katia Passerini has learned much about the Zag community and her new home city, Spokane. Gonzaga University Welcomes All to Inauguration Celebrations for New President Katia Passerini August 22, 2025 Gonzaga is proud to announce the week-long inauguration celebration of new Gonzaga President Katia Passerini, a series of events commemorating the start of this exciting chapter in Gonzaga history.