Military and Veteran Stories

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.

Over 57 years, Chuck Murphy ('73) has played a role in the growth and beautification of Gonzaga

Gonzaga alumni share stories of purpose‑driven careers and personal transformation - from AI innovation, journalism, conservation and health‑care advocacy.

An Indigenous skier's call to return the mountains to the people who first called them home

From Montrose, Colorado, to the research labs at Gonzaga, Kate Barnett ('26) followed her curiosity at every turn. Her initial interest in science quickly grew into hands-on research studying movement and mobility in individuals with Parkinsons's disease.

In the School of Business, students do not just learn about the business world. They learn from the people in it. One of the most exciting examples of this commitment is Careers in Marketing Day, a full day of industry engagement, skills development, and alumni connections designed to help students explore the many pathways available in the world of marketing.

For four senior Zags who traveled to work in the media at Super Bowl LX, the experience of interviewing superstar athletes, navigating a massive sporting event and delivering an incredible array of stories on little sleep but lots of adrenalin was an experience they'll remember for a lifetime.

Carolina Gutierrez Rodriguez is researching how adolescent environments have significant effects on their development, acquiring first-hand evidence by working with Spokane high school students.

A fourth-year UW medical student draws on her athletic background and resilience as she pursues a career in orthopedic surgery.

Transitioning from college to a professional career is one of the most exciting and uncertain moments in a student's life. To support students through this pivotal stage, the Gonzaga University School of Business Administration offers Campus to Career, a course designed to bridge the gap between academic life and the professional world.

A sweeping federal government funding package passed by the Senate includes money that can help establish the Spokane Aerospace Tech Hub.

Jillian LaBelle, Lecturer of Accounting has been honored by the Washington Society of CPAs as their Volunteer of the Year.

Gonzaga has a new partnership with Dale Carnegie Training to offer professional communication courses through the University's Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL), in collaboration with its College of Arts and Sciences (CAS).

Assistant Dean Susan Lee's 20-year commitment to Alaska's Color of Justice Program has helped introduce high school students to legal careers while fostering meaningful mentorships across the state. One such relationship, with Gonzaga Law alumna and Nome magistrate judge Pamela Hess, exemplifies how early exposure, sustained guidance, and opportunity can shape impactful legal careers and strengthen communities.

When Ryan Grulich graduated in May 2025 from Gonzaga's Communication and Leadership Studies master's program, he'd learned as much through his interactions outside his classwork as he did in his remote-learning lectures and study sessions.