Military and Veteran Stories

It is with deep sadness that Gonzaga learned of the tragic death of alumnus and distinguished ROTC graduate Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Shane M. Barnes ('11).

In the following excerpt from the 2022-23 Report of the President, we reflect on our Catholic, Jesuit mission, sharing some impactful examples of our Gonzaga community exploring Ignatian teachings and incorporating these learnings in their roles.

Gonzaga University is attempting to tackle its part in the global waste crisis by educating its students and implementing ways to aid in going green. Here are some tips on what to trash, recycle or compost on campus.

Gonzaga will welcome a contingent of 12 players and coaches from Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela from Oct. 21-29 for a series of programs stretching from Seattle to Spokane and designed to introduce the visitors to U.S. training techniques, club administration best practices, leadership tutorials and more.

The Bonner County Human Rights Task Force (BCHRTF) and civil rights strategist Eric K. Ward are the recipients of this year's Eva Lassman "Take Action Against Hate" awards.

The Native Alumni Community celebrated its launch at Gonzaga, and this new community will celebrate the generations of Native American students of Gonzaga University and provide meaningful connections between current Native students and alumni.

On Wednesday, Oct. 25, author and journalist Paul Tough will speak at Gonzaga University on injustices and inequities in higher education as part of the Provost Speaker Series.

The new Unity Scholars program invites lower-income Washington state students committed to social justice, cultural awareness and leadership to apply for membership in a four-year cohort supported by an array of campus offices, and paid for through scholarships and grants that cover the cost of all tuition, fees, housing and meal plan charges for four years.

October 11 marks the debut of the Gonzaga Lavender Alumni and Friends Community, connecting LGBTQ+ alumni and students through educational, social and professional development, and philanthropic programming.

On Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 6 p.m., Gonzaga University's Center for Climate, Society and the Environment will host a Spokane Candidates Climate Change Forum for the fifth consecutive year.

Constitution Day, observed on September 17, marks the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787, a pivotal event that laid the foundation for American democracy. Citizenship Day, observed alongside Constitution Day, celebrates the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.

There are myriad reasons first-year students and transfers choose Gonzaga, but throughout Welcome Weekend the disparate backgrounds and separate educational and career goals give way to a sense of community and mission that is both palpable and undeniable.

With 95% of recent graduates (class of 2022) employed, attending graduate school, or volunteering, Gonzaga's proven student outcomes demonstrate strong alignment with Cristo Rey Network's mission to prepare students for meaningful careers post-college graduation.

Ray Rast's passion for American history has taken him across the United States to help preserve and tell the country's story. Now it's taken him to a job supporting President Biden's Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.

A message on the significance of the Juneteenth holiday on Monday, June 19.