Helping Those Who Need to Be Heard July 24, 2020 Gonzaga Alum Andrew Riesen uses business degree and experience with mental health struggles to help others Leadership Studies Welcomes Two-Time Alum, Melissa Sussman, to Advisory Board July 24, 2020 An alum of Gonzaga University with a deep connection to Spokane, Melissa is is eager to bring her decades of multi-sector experience to the School of Leadership Studies' now 18-member board. Zippia Ranks Gonzaga No. 1 in State for Grads Getting Jobs July 23, 2020 Zippia, a career site, ranks Gonzaga tops among colleges and universities in the state of Washington for alumni getting a job in 2020. Gonzaga Debate Institute Pivots to Online, Expands Footprint Worldwide July 21, 2020 Facing the coronavirus pandemic, Gonzaga Debate Institute organizers pivoted to an online program this year - welcoming students worldwide. Maria "Mia" Bertagnolli Becomes Director of Center for Teaching & Advising July 20, 2020 Dr. Maria (Mia) Bertagnolli recently became the new Director of the Center for Teaching and Advising (CTA), after serving as Associate Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences. We sat down with her to find out more about her priorities, upcoming collaborations, and hopes for the Center. Dr. Daniel Olivares promoted to Assistant Professor in Gonzaga Computer Science Department July 20, 2020 Dr. Daniel Olivares is one of two new assistant professors in computer science beginning fall 2020. In addition to teaching web development and the introduction to computer science, he plans to lead research into human-computer interaction and ubiquitous computing. Alliance for Equal Representation in Medicine Helps Demystify Medical School Interview Process July 17, 2020 The University of Washington School of Medicine student-led group stages mock interviews and offers mentorship for underserved or underrepresented applicants who've been invited to interview at the school. Caregiver Finds Passion in Compassion July 15, 2020 Maddie Collins, a Liberian refugee and wife of Helena, Montana mayor, recently graduated from Gonzaga's DNP program. Zag Selects Tubman for NFL Women's Empowerment Draft July 13, 2020 Gonzaga graduate student Kristen Miller was honored to represent her hometown Baltimore Ravens in the NFL's Women's Empowerment Draft Grace, Blazer Bound for Teaching Post This Fall July 10, 2020 Grace Meno, a May graduate of Gonzaga's Master in Initial Teaching program for secondary education, persevered through a student-teaching experience cut short due to the pandemic. Now Grace and Blazer, her service dog, have a teaching job lined up for the fall. Rising 1L Jessica Mantchev Awarded Diversity in Technology & IP Law Scholarship & Internship July 09, 2020 Congratulations to rising 1L Jessica Mantchev, the recipient of the Diversity in Technology and Intellectual Property (IP) Law Scholarship and Internship. Dr. Catherine Zeisner Uses Social Media to Learn & Entertain July 09, 2020 A funny TikTok video has given Dr. Catherine Zeisner over one million hits and over 132,000 followers. But there's more to her social media use than just her knack for entertaining. Zag Grad Aims to Help in COVID-19 Battle July 06, 2020 A fourth-year student at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Xun has taken this year off to co-found a biotech startup that is using 3D printing technologies to rapidly prototype medical devices for the possible treatment victims of COVID-19. An Exceptional Commute Q&A with Karen Troxell July 05, 2020 The Office of Sustainability asked Karen Troxell about her sustainable commuting methods! Imprinted on Her Heart: Erin Bergmann Works for Human Rights in Honduras July 01, 2020 Gonzaga alum Erin Bergmann spent four months strategizing fundraising to support food programs in Honduras. Frog Fact Friday with Biology Lecturer Erim Gomez July 01, 2020 Erim Gomez, a lecturer of Biology at Gonzaga University and P.h.D candidate at Washington State University, created Frog Fact Fridays to connect with his students since moving online.