At Gonzaga University, endowed chairs and professorships represent a partnership between generous benefactors and distinguished faculty. Established through visionary gifts and endowments, these funds allow the College of Arts and Sciences to expand undergraduate research opportunities, and host renowned guest speakers. The enduring support of our donors enriches classroom learning and fosters transformative experiences for our students and the broader Inland Northwest community.
The Alphonse A. and Geraldine F. Arnold Distinguished Professorship recognizes an accomplished teacher and scholar for their contributions to liberal arts education, funding ongoing scholarly research and hosting the annual Arnold Humanities Lecture for the campus and public community.
The Bernard J. Coughlin, S.J. Endowed Chair supports a full professor advancing teaching and scholarship rooted in Christian philosophy and the perennial tradition, particularly the works of Aristotle, Augustine, and Thomas Aquinas.
Maud D. Flannery Endowed Chair honors an outstanding Roman Catholic scholar recognized for exceptional teaching, distinguished scholarship, active faith commitment, and dedicated undergraduate mentorship.
Term: 2026-2029
The Kreielsheimer Foundation Fine Arts Chair sustains excellence in the Fine Arts Department by funding visiting professors and eminent guest artists to teach, perform, and engage with students.
Term: 2025-2027
The Timothy J. O'Leary, S.J. Scholar position is held by two alternating faculty members through a two-year research appointment. Each year, scholars bring a distinguished scientist to campus for formal lectures targeting Gonzaga students as well as outreach to local high school teachers, students, and the broader science-interested community.
Term: 2026-2028
The Timothy J. O'Leary, S.J. Scholar position is held by two alternating faculty members through a two-year research appointment. Each year, scholars bring a distinguished scientist to campus for formal lectures targeting Gonzaga students as well as outreach to local high school teachers, students, and the broader science-interested community.
The Robert and Marion Oster Endowed Chair in Dance recognizes an exemplary faculty member in the Dance Program with a five-year term to advance pedagogical innovation, choreography, and performance across the College of Arts and Sciences.
The Robert K. and Ann J. Powers Chair of Humanities honors an outstanding teacher-scholar in history, philosophy, language, or literature, supporting advanced scholarly research and teaching that significantly enhances the study of the humanities across Gonzaga.
The Runger Dolliver Faculty Excellence Award recognizes a faculty member's contributions of excellence to Gonzaga students through research, publications, and other scholarly endeavors that bring tangible value to the College of Arts and Sciences.
The Dr. Scholl Foundation Distinguished Chair of Chemistry provides faculty salary support alongside discretionary funding for professional development, research supplies, equipment, publications, and student-faculty summer research projects.
