Welcome Weekend 2025 August 25, 2025 Gonzaga came to life as families pulled cars into well-organized drop-off zones where hundreds of volunteers and staff members helped new students find their way. Gonzaga University Welcomes All to Inauguration Celebrations for New President Katia Passerini August 22, 2025 Gonzaga is proud to announce the week-long inauguration celebration of new Gonzaga President Katia Passerini, a series of events commemorating the start of this exciting chapter in Gonzaga history. Zags Lead the Way: Two Gonzaga Alumni Now Lead the 3rd Ranger Battalion July 30, 2025 Two Gonzaga alumni, Jon Peterson and Brian Slamkowski, now lead the elite 3rd Ranger Battalion, exemplifying Jesuit values and servant leadership. Bob Finn: A Gonzaga Legend Reflects on a Lifetime of Service May 21, 2025 From Santa suits to scholarships, Bob Finn's decades-long journey at Gonzaga is a testament to grit, generosity, and the kind of quiet leadership that binds a community-one heartfelt connection at a time. Granting Joy One Ride at a Time May 15, 2025 With a bike full of music and a heart full of gratitude, Gonzaga alumnus Grant Shipley ('97) pedals joy across campus. Zags to Infinity ... and Beyond! May 15, 2025 Commencement weekend was filled with courage, excitement and tears, and a call for graduates to embrace their inner superheroes. Inspiration Through Jesuit Education May 13, 2025 Gonzaga celebrated nearly 2,000 graduates across three commencement ceremonies May 10-11. Fentanyl Overdose Prevention and a Bit of Kindness May 12, 2025 Gonzaga grad and UW medical student Matthew Lumsden serves the most vulnerable through Spokane Regional Health District's Syringe Services to help abet the fentanyl overdose epidemic How Former Gonzaga Hoopers LeeAnn and Jenn Wirth Became Social Media Stars and Health Influencers May 06, 2025 Well known in the Gonzaga community for their time on GU's women's basketball team, the Wirth twins are now making a splash on social media via a wellness business . Ceremonies May 13-14 for 130th Commencement May 01, 2025 A total of 1,278 undergraduates, 734 graduate and doctoral students and 132 law students are anticipated to receive degrees this year at three Commencement ceremonies. A Legacy of Service: Gonzaga Honors Fallen Hero Shane Barnes April 30, 2025 The Gonzaga community gathered to honor the life and legacy of Shane Barnes, a beloved alum who died in a tragic helicopter crash. Fueled by the Entrepreneurial Spirit: A Zag’s Startup Journey April 28, 2025 Gonzaga alum Graham Sabin ('24) shares his journey from college side projects to launching his AI startup, Copycat, through Y Combinator's program. The Ignatian Gala as a Testament of Leadership, Legacy and Love April 22, 2025 Gonzaga University's 2025 Ignatian Gala was like none other, every detail referencing some aspect of the lives of Julie and Thayne McCulloh, whose collective service to Gonzaga University spans six decades. Positive Pursuits April 11, 2025 Gonzaga alumni are publishing books, earning national awards, leading major companies, and making waves in their communities. Congrats to Zags Adding to Their Families! April 11, 2025 Congrats to the Zag parents who welcomed family members this year; here are highlights from the fall issue of Gonzaga Magazine.
