Military and Veteran Stories

The retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel started the John R. Black Army ROTC Scholarship at Gonzaga several years ago as a first step in ensuring Gonzaga ROTC students can graduate "and not have to lose their shirts."

Celebration of Zag Love: weddings from Gonzaga Magazine Winter 2024

Tom Woodley's million-dollar donation is the largest in history for Gonzaga's political science program.

Ryan ('96) and Katie Harnetiaux are leading the ownership group of three United Soccer League teams slated to begin play in Spokane in 2024. It's a chance for them to help the Inland Northwest embrace the sport's international spirit, lift opportunities for women athletes and reduce barriers to participating in elite-level athletics that existed when they were kids.

Two community groups continued their longstanding traditions of gathering to celebrate their high-school and college graduates, meeting at Gonzaga to recognize their students' accomplishments.

Danielle Cendejas ('04) shares how igniting the Zag Network has helped shape her career and why she pays it forward to other Zags.

On May 12, 2023, Gonzaga commissioned 13 graduates into roles as full-time volunteers. Here is alum Andrew Newman's message to them.

Ana Reyes ('23) conquered her fear of frogs on her path to a biology degree.

"I started off as human physiology and never switched majors, and I never questioned it," graduating senior Rhys Heenan says. "I knew that the department was a perfect match for me."

Gonzaga University's School of Law jumped 17 spots in the new U.S. News & World Report rankings for 2024, landing in a tie at No. 99 out of 196 ranked law schools in the country.

Liam Braaten's dedication to his teacher training and focus on equity in education helped him earn this year's School of Education Excellence Award for Elementary Education.

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.

Keilea Barth, a Gonzaga University School of Nursing & Human Physiology alumna from Gonzaga University, details her time at Gonzaga and how she applied her education after graduation.

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.