GU Inauguration Speaker is Vatican’s Most Important Woman Leader September 16, 2025 Sister Raffaella Petrini, F.S.E., is the highest-ranking woman in office for the Catholic Church. On Sept. 26, she'll present during Gonzaga University's presidential inauguration of Katia Passerini. Climate Institute Announces Community Resilience Plans to Prevent Climate-related Illness and Death September 08, 2025 The Institute for Climate, Water, and the Environment has partnered with entities such as the City of Spokane, Avista Utilities and the Spokane Regional Health District on drafts of two community resilience plans-one focused on extreme heat, and one on wildfire smoke. 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. Dr. Katia Passerini Begins Role as Gonzaga University’s 27th President July 15, 2025 A new chapter opened in the storied history of Gonzaga University July 15 as Dr. Katia Passerini took the helm as the Jesuit institution's 27th president. Celebrate Pride Month 2025 May 27, 2025 There are plenty of opportunities in June to join Gonzaga's Lincoln LGBTQ+ Resource Center and its friends and allies in celebrating PRIDE. Honoring Those Who Offer “More” May 22, 2025 For 33 years, Gonzaga's Student Affairs division has honored several student leaders at the Magis Awards. 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. Senior Spotlight: Zion Vaoifi is a Voice for Visibility May 05, 2025 When Zion Vaoifi first left his hometown of Mililani, Hawaii, he knew he wanted more than just an education; he wanted to create change. At Gonzaga, he got that opportunity. What is a Jesuit? Understanding Pope Francis’s Religious Order April 25, 2025 As the world mourns the death of Pope Francis, the first Jesuit elected to serve as the head of the Catholic Church, many are flocking to the internet to ask the question: What is a Jesuit? Electing a New Pope: A Religious Studies Professor Explains April 22, 2025 Among those mourning Pope Francis are the cardinals who will participate in the funeral liturgies for the late pope, a series of general congregations, and, ultimately, the conclave that will select his successor. Learn more about selecting the next pope from a Gonzaga religious studies lecturer. Gonzaga Earns Salmon-Safe Certification April 03, 2025 Gonzaga University has been awarded Salmon-Safe certification from environmental organization Salmon-Safe, meaning the University's campus demonstrates a high level of environmental stewardship and will continue to do so into the future. A Shared Calling: A preview of the Ignatian Gala April 03, 2025 The annual Ignatian Gala is fast approaching - this year honoring Julie and Thayne McCulloh for their combined six decades of leadership. What is an Ignatian Leader? April 02, 2025 Fr. Tim Breen S.J explores the core elements of Ignatian leadership-contemplation, discernment, and direction-and how they shape Gonzaga's mission and community.