Military and Veteran Stories

Gonzaga Environmental Studies alum Hannah Gangwish uses her degree in Havre, Montana, helping Native communities build food security, capacity, and self-sufficiency.

Q&A with online Master's in Transmission & Distribution alumnus, Dexter Hypolite

When Alec Cutter ('14) graduated, he knew his passion was for a life telling stories and exploring the beloved Brazilian football culture known as várzea. Now he's created and directed a new Netflix series about that culture called "The Root of the Game."

For Josh Braun (’25), civil engineering has always been about more than designing buildings, roads and water systems.

For Jeff Koehler (‘91) award-winning author of 10 books, there was no “defining moment” that led him to discover his passion for telling stories. Koehler will be visiting Gonzaga in October, featured at a Visiting Writer Series event on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m. in Hemmingson Auditorium.

For Anthony Verducci (’16), the journey to becoming the founder of Wayfinder, a platform that helps case management agencies, service providers, and families coordinate care for those with disabilities, began with a feeling of belonging.

An alumnus of Gonzaga's Bulldog Battalion invited fellow ROTC alumni to reflect on the events of Sept. 11, 2001, and their commitment to serve.

Terry and Patt Payne's generosity will help Gonzaga students arrive, thrive and graduate with the support and opportunities to succeed.

Brad Merlino (’93) found lifelong friendships, purpose and family through Gonzaga in Florence—a transformative year that shaped his future and inspires his support today.

Michelle Percopo, a nurse practitioner shaped by Jesuit values, brings trauma‑informed care and deep compassion to Ukrainian communities affected by war.

More than 575 people joined Gonzaga’s Estate Planning Basics webinar, gaining practical guidance on wills, trusts, powers of attorney and future planning.

The Gonzaga community rallied during the Spokane fires, providing housing, supplies and support as Zags Give Back turned compassion into action.

Gonzaga mechanical engineering alum leveraged early engineering exposure at McKinstry into a full-time HVAC design role. A new partnership creates similar opportunities for current students.

For Dan Wessman ('02, '11 M.A.), leading National Guard response to the Spokane wildfires was something new in his career of service.

For Gonzaga alumni Jabez LeBret and Dan Gemeinhart ('01), Spike's Zagtastic Day is more than a children's book – it's a love letter to Gonzaga, Spokane and the lifelong friendships that begin here.