As Fall Family Weekend Arrives, Many Reasons to Celebrate for Zag Nation October 02, 2026 As thousands of Zag family members from across the country and around the world gather in Spokane for Fall Family Weekend, Gonzaga has many reasons to celebrate. Gonzaga Climbs into Top 90 National Universities in New U.S. News Rankings September 21, 2026 Gonzaga University has advanced to No. 90 among National Universities in the 2027 Best Colleges rankings released by U.S. News & World Report, moving up 12 places from last year and strengthening its position among the nation's leading private universities. When Serving Others Really Hits Home August 14, 2026 For Dan Wessman ('02, '11 M.A.), leading National Guard response to the Spokane wildfires was something new in his career of service. Gonzaga Power Program Pushes Andrew Berman Higher in Utility Industry July 28, 2026 Earning Gonzaga's Master's of Engineering in Transmission and Distribution accelerated Berman's career, tackle emerging challenges in the power grid. For Those Who Follow July 10, 2026 Domantas Sabonis returned to Gonzaga to invest in the next generation of student-athletes, showing that being a Zag means sharing individual success to create opportunities for those who follow. Mission. Momentum. $104 Million. June 29, 2026 Learn about Gonzaga's record fundraising year amid significant headwinds in higher education From Gonzaga M.A. in Sport & Athletic Administration to a Fully Funded Ph.D. June 09, 2026 Gonzaga M.A. in Sport & Athletic Administration alumna, Yushi Bo, shares how the programs internships, faculty mentorship, and research opportunities unlocked a fully funded Ph.D. opportunity. Remarkable Speakers. Remarkable Weekend. May 08, 2026 Learn more about Gonzaga's remarkable 2026 Commencement speakers, Monica Bertagnolli (Graduate), former director of the National Institute of Health and Lisa Fortier (Undergraduate), head coach of Gonzaga women's basketball. Olive’s Story: From a Class Assignment to the Seattle Storm April 28, 2026 How Gonzaga's Personal Branding & NIL Class Helps Students Launch Careers-For Real Gonzaga Students to Gain Real-World Career Experience Through New Global Partnership April 28, 2026 Gonzaga University students can earn credit working on real projects with Intel, Netflix and Airbnb through the new Global Career Accelerator course. Mentorship Matters: H3P and ZagsConnect in Action April 28, 2026 GU's Health Professions Pathways Program (H3P) has built-in alumni recommendations, resources, and advising efforts to guide students preparing for competitive graduate programs and work in the health industry Shared Mission, Shared Momentum April 24, 2026 Gonzaga alumni who work at Microsoft open doors for students Life After 90 April 24, 2026 This Gonzaga Magazine feature profiles three alumni who remained active and service-oriented well into their 90s: lawyer Marty Weber ('56), journalist Rol Herriges ('57), and banker Mike Paioni ('47), who recently turned 100. All three continued giving back through church work, community boards, and civic organizations, and the piece honors them as living examples of Gonzaga's Jesuit mission of service. Herriges passed away unexpectedly in January 2026, just weeks after being interviewed for the story. Building the University April 23, 2026 Over 57 years, Chuck Murphy ('73) has played a role in the growth and beautification of Gonzaga Spring '26 Alumni News & Pursuits April 23, 2026 Gonzaga alumni share stories of purpose‑driven careers and personal transformation - from AI innovation, journalism, conservation and health‑care advocacy.
