Senior Spotlight: Kate Barnett on Connecting Research and Real Life Through Movement April 13, 2026 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. Medical Students Help Refugees Navigate Health Care March 11, 2026 Refugee Clinical Navigators, a student-led service group at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Spokane, organized an event to assist refugees in completing basic health histories for use during healthcare visits. Why ‘Unwinding’ with Screens May Be Making Us More Stressed – Here’s What to Try Instead March 03, 2026 In a recent piece in "The Conversation," Pickering delves into how screen time might not be the best way to relax. Research of Consequence: McKinstry Program Empowers Research February 26, 2026 Gonzaga's McKinstry Fellows Research Program empowers undergraduates and UW medical students to tackle real‑world health challenges, from Parkinson's disease mobility to rural hospital mental‑health outcomes. Senior Spotlight: Carolina Gutierrez Rodriguez’s Research Seeks to Turn Teen Trauma into Positive Futures February 11, 2026 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. 2026 Next Gen Medicine Lecture Series February 06, 2026 The University of Washington - Gonzaga University Health Partnership offers three free public lectures in 2026. Welcome Back to School From GU Admissions January 27, 2026 GU Admissions welcomes prospective students back to school and encourages them to apply. StuCom's Favorite Meals at the COG December 17, 2025 Members of our Student Communications Team share some of their favorite meals offered at the COG Avista Foundation Grant Supports Rural Mental Health Research November 05, 2025 Avista grant supports research by University of Washington School of Medicine-Spokane on the effects of mental health on chronic illness and hospital stays The Influences of Balance: Research for older adults and those with Parkinson’s October 31, 2025 As part of the University of Washington School of Medicine and Gonzaga University Health partnership, two students worked with faculty on identifying factors associated with balance and fear of falling. 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. “This is Somebody’s Real Life” August 13, 2025 Gonzaga public health students take their research on the road to Grand Coulee, working alongside UW medical students to identify links between chronic illness and mental health in rural communities - and discovering the real-world impact of their work. The Debate Over Sex Education and Its Consequences July 17, 2025 Gonzaga Public Health Chair Robin Pickering explores how parental opposition, policy debates, and misinformation contribute to gaps in sex education and youth health. Spokane’s Climate Resilience Efforts Face Funding Challenges July 15, 2025 Spokane's efforts to prepare for deadly heat waves face setbacks after the EPA terminated key climate resilience grants. In The News: Public Health’s Robin Pickering on U.S. Birthrate Concerns June 13, 2025 Robin Pickering, department chair for public health, wrote a Seattle Times column addressing effective ways to counter concerns about a shrinking U.S. birthrate.
