Stories

From Ecuador, Acosta Loza graduates with a perfect GPA, the Global Scholar Award from the College of Arts and Sciences for academic success, and practical leadership experience after his year as Gonzaga Student Body Association president.

Tia Moua, a senior from Spokane, is one of three students statewide selected as recipients of the 2023 Governor's Civic Leadership Award for her service and social justice activities.

The partnership will enhance Gonzaga's ability to recruit and retain military members and veterans to its student body through the support services, financial aid and scholarships provided by the foundation.

Aside from her enthusiastic academic endeavors, Emma Feeney ('23) has made quite an impact on the campus and greater Spokane community.

Luke Martin ('23) received the Outstanding Senior in computer science, Outstanding Senior in the School of Engineering and Applied Science, and the Carsrud Award for exceptional math student.

KHQ Nonstop Local reported on a special night at the UW-GU Health Partnership building.

Avani and Lily Desai and Brooke and Bailey Harkness are two sets of twins. They are also doubling up on their double majors: All four graduate this May with degrees in biology and dance.

Malia Hanson was no stranger to helping those who are or were unhoused as she volunteered at tent cities, tiny home villages and shelters. The drive for working with those in need, specifically children, grew in momentum and depth at Gonzaga.

In his forthcoming book, "Tactical Inclusion: Difference and Vulnerability in U.S. Military Advertising," Jeremiah Favara, a communication scholar at Gonzaga University, examines military recruitment ads published in three commercial magazines between 1973 - when the federal government ended the military draft - and 2016.

It was middle-school teacher who set Avalyn Renee ('23) on her path to debate stardom. With high recommendations, she started debate during her first year at Centennial High School in Boise, Idaho, where senior team members took her under their wings, helped her build a solid foundation through after-school coaching, and encouraged her to compete in the Lincoln-Douglas debate format, a one-on-one style common in high schools.

With the end of the semester on the horizon, first-year Zag Kate Gage ('26) reflects on the opportunities made possible by donor generosity.

After a national search, Gonzaga University is pleased to announce the nomination of Jeff Borden as the next dean of the School of Leadership Studies.

Melanie Benson ('23) shares a reflection on some of the most moving moments from her experience in Gonzaga's School of Nursing and Human Physiology.

How the Reisenauer family's generosity is helping lead the way in advancing Jesuit tech education and opportunities for Gonzaga students, regional businesses, and more.

By augmenting current faculty with new hires and developing new degree and certificate programs, the institute will serve as a major focal point for technology and information science at Gonzaga.