Stories

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.

Spokane Public Radio features Gonzaga faculty discussing AI in K-12 classrooms and the university's new AI for Instruction Fellowship for teachers.

A look back at Gonzaga's most meaningful stories of 2025 - leadership transitions, AI and innovation, standout students and alumni and the moments that defined the year.

This fall marked the launch of a pilot program, the Certificate in Inclusive Education, designed to equip teachers with practical tools and strategies to support students with special learning needs.

A Gonzaga history professor brings the ancient Mediterranean to life through archaeology, study abroad in Rome, and experiential learning.

When Ryan Grulich graduated in May 2025 from Gonzaga's Communication and Leadership Studies master's program, he'd learned as much through his interactions outside his classwork as he did in his remote-learning lectures and study sessions.

Members of our Student Communications Team share some of their favorite meals offered at the COG

In a world hungry for civil discourse, one Gonzaga alum's story of support shows how debate shapes lives, justice and the common good.

Q&A with M.A. in Sport and Athletic Administration assistant professor, Dr. Emma Ariyo

Steeped in generosity, this Zag alum is filling cups with opportunity