News, Events and Stories

Myrtle E. Woldson celebrated her love of the arts with a bequest to GU for full funding to design, build and furnish a performing arts center.

This past summer, Liz (’80) and Scott Morris (’80 & ’89) made a generous gift to sustain the Morris Undergraduate Research Fellowship as part of a larger total commitment to the University

The Gonzaga Symphony Orchestra presents its winter program Nov. 25 in the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center.

There are plenty of resources for Gonzaga students that are still deciding their major.

Barnes, a professor of economics and dean emeritus in the GU School of Business Administration, will discuss “America Divided: An Economic Perspective.”

A new series of studies involving Gonzaga researchers shows that powerful people may actually feel more grateful than those with less power — a finding that bucks previous research.

Gonzaga's accounting programs were honored to recently host Gary Price, PwC’s partner affairs leader and chief administrative officer, who met with students and faculty.

Mia Bertagnolli, Ph.D., has been named co-director for a five-year, $999,899 National Science Foundation grant supporting the advancement of mid-career STEM women faculty at colleges and universities in three U.S. regions.

The Center for Civil and Human Rights selected 3L Rebecca Smith and 2L Bailey Pahang as the 2019 $5,000 summer grant recipients.

More than 415 Gonzaga University alumni returned to campus to reminisce, share memories and rekindle Zag friendships during Alumni Reunion Weekend Oct. 11-13.

Congratulations to the 2019 Distinguished Legal Service Award recipients Don (’60) and Va Lena (’58) Curran. The Distinguished Legal Service Award is presented annually at the Red Mass for the Legal Profession to members of the Gonzaga Law community who show longevity of service and a strong public service commitment.

Members from a Gonzaga all-women's 1990 ROTC Ranger Challenge gather again to run a relay 20 years later

Gonzaga Board of Trustees presents loyalty award to Dale Goodwin

A collection of reflections from students, faculty and alumni on what makes them happy, brings them joy.

In "Choosing Joy," Gonzaga Magazine provides tips for times when happiness is hard to find

Gonzaga's Office of Parent and Family Relations seeks to ease the way as students find their home away from home

Congrats to the Zag parents who welcomed family members this year

SPOKANE, Wash. — Laurie Arnold, Ph.D., associate professor and director of Native American Studies at Gonzaga, has been named an American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) Fellow for 2019 and is serving as an invited Yale University research fellow.

Members of Spokane’s community came together with Gonzaga Law alumni, benefactors, Board members, administrators and students to celebrate the unveiling of a specially commissioned art piece by Ben Joyce (’01).

The acclaimed author and essayist best known for his books on technology, economics and culture will deliver Gonzaga's Arnold Lecture. The event is free and all are welcome.

Students and other community members will take part in an all-day marathon reading of the oldest of the Greek epics, Homer’s “Iliad.” That’s 15,693 lines of poetry read aloud from 9 a.m. until an expected finish near midnight.

For more than 30 years, Herzog passionately taught the works of 14th-century poet Geoffrey Chaucer to Gonzaga students. Now he is bringing Chaucer to life through a new historical fiction novel “This Passing World.”

GU music faculty will display their nationally and internationally renowned talents as performers at the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center event.

Event is titled “Medicine, Music, & Mascots: Furthering Social Justice in the Age of Intellectual Property.”

Robert Spittal’s composition “Diversions” captures first prize at the World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles Contest at the International Conference in Spain.

Mia Bertagnolli, Ph.D., has been named co-director for a five-year, $999,899 National Science Foundation grant supporting the advancement of mid-career STEM women faculty at colleges and universities in three U.S. regions.

The $56 million facility heralds a new phase of expansion in STEM-related educational and interdisciplinary collaboration, enabling faculty and students to engage in important theoretical and applied work.

History Professor Ann Ostendorf is excited to learn more about Japan, its people and culture as she embarks on a 10-month teaching assignment at two distinguished Japanese universities.

The University announced it will start construction this fall on a brand-new, state-of-the-art Integrated Science and Engineering (ISE) facility. Gonzaga’s Board of Trustees approved construction of the building in July.

Five Gonzaga students are participating in some of the nation’s top biomedical research, working alongside noted experts to address health issues that affect Eastern Washington.

Gonzaga students share their 2019 #SummerGig stories of internships across with top companies around the U.S.

Lindsay Stevenson (’05) looks back on her days at Gonzaga as a first-generation college student and young mother, and the supportive faculty who helped launch her career.

Gonzaga alumna reflects on a lifetime of JVC service and core values after receiving the Fr. Jack Morris, S.J. Memorial Award.

SPOKANE, Wash. — Laurie Arnold, Ph.D., associate professor and director of Native American Studies at Gonzaga, has been named an American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) Fellow for 2019 and is serving as an invited Yale University research fellow.

Yolanda Gallardo Carter, Ph.D., believes the School of Education plays a central role in Gonzaga’s mission to educate people for “lives of leadership and service for the common good.”

Mission: Possible celebrated it's 20th anniversary last year marking 20 years of Zags who have had a tangible experience of taking the mission of Gonzaga out to the world. Senior Sanna Darvish offers her reflection on how this program brings to life our Catholic, Jesuit, Humanistic mission.

“The Catholic Charities Immigration Clinic at Gonzaga Law School” will support low-income individuals in need of immigration legal assistance and train immigration lawyers.

2020 marks the centennial of the women's right to vote. Here, Gonzaga faculty members contribute reflections on what that means.

Professor Ciasullo is one of 10 women selected to receive award at event Oct. 11.

Santarosa wrote this letter to students of Jesuit schools to address topics of mass shootings and racial violence; he hopes to promote love, kindness, forgiveness and courage in the face of violence and discrimination.

19th & Counting celebrates the premiere of video recognizing black women in the suffrage movement

Yolanda Gallardo Carter, Ph.D., believes the School of Education plays a central role in Gonzaga’s mission to educate people for “lives of leadership and service for the common good.”

Mission: Possible celebrated it's 20th anniversary last year marking 20 years of Zags who have had a tangible experience of taking the mission of Gonzaga out to the world. Senior Sanna Darvish offers her reflection on how this program brings to life our Catholic, Jesuit, Humanistic mission.

“The Catholic Charities Immigration Clinic at Gonzaga Law School” will support low-income individuals in need of immigration legal assistance and train immigration lawyers.

Professor Taninchev will explore the environmental, social, economic and political dynamics of the global coffee trade. Drawing on her research, including a visit to Colombia in 2017, she will examine the effects of historical aspects of the production, trade and consumption of coffee on people’s lives, with an emphasis on social justice.

Rev. Thomas P. Doyle will present “What the Sexual Abuse Phenomenon Has Done to the Catholic Church” at Gonzaga’s Flannery Lecture Oct. 7. The event is free and open to all.

Santarosa wrote this letter to students of Jesuit schools to address topics of mass shootings and racial violence; he hopes to promote love, kindness, forgiveness and courage in the face of violence and discrimination.

Gonzaga University begins its 132nd academic year this fall, President Thayne McCulloh oversees a sea change in leadership as four new academic deans — three of whom are women — assume their roles led by incoming Provost and Senior Vice President Deena J. González.

Event is titled “Medicine, Music, & Mascots: Furthering Social Justice in the Age of Intellectual Property.”

Barnes, a professor of economics and dean emeritus in the GU School of Business Administration, will discuss “America Divided: An Economic Perspective.”

Gonzaga will be a host institution for the 2019 Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) conference and welcome more than 2,000 delegates to the event Oct 27-30.

“The Catholic Charities Immigration Clinic at Gonzaga Law School” will support low-income individuals in need of immigration legal assistance and train immigration lawyers.

Professor Taninchev will explore the environmental, social, economic and political dynamics of the global coffee trade. Drawing on her research, including a visit to Colombia in 2017, she will examine the effects of historical aspects of the production, trade and consumption of coffee on people’s lives, with an emphasis on social justice.

If you're thinking about studying abroad, it's a good idea to start planning early!

This Gonzaga Bulletin story notes GU's 200 international students who represent 40 countries.

Vincent Salyers, dean of the School of Nursing and Human Physiology at Gonzaga, is among 231 nurse leaders selected for the 2019 honor.

The Greater Gonzaga Guild lecture series welcomes Henning at 11:30 a.m., Sept. 24 in the McCarthey Athletic Center Herak Club Room; reservations required.

Gonzaga will be a host institution for the 2019 Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) conference and welcome more than 2,000 delegates to the event Oct 27-30.

Dr. Kristie L. Ebi, Ph.D., MPH of the University of Washington spoke about a host of health impacts related to growing concerns over climate change in an Oct. 3 Next Generation Medicine lecture in Spokane.

The acclaimed author and essayist best known for his books on technology, economics and culture will deliver Gonzaga's Arnold Lecture. The event is free and all are welcome.

Gonzaga senior Sophia Maggio writes in Spokane FaVS about her experiences as a hospice volunteer.

A ‘leap forward’ for medical education, health sciences research and innovation.

A collection of reflections from students, faculty and alumni on what makes them happy, brings them joy.

In "Choosing Joy," Gonzaga Magazine provides tips for times when happiness is hard to find

What if it's hard to be happy? What if joy is overshadowed by pain?

Gonzaga will be a host institution for the 2019 Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) conference and welcome more than 2,000 delegates to the event Oct 27-30.

Mission: Possible celebrated it's 20th anniversary last year marking 20 years of Zags who have had a tangible experience of taking the mission of Gonzaga out to the world. Senior Sanna Darvish offers her reflection on how this program brings to life our Catholic, Jesuit, Humanistic mission.

Event is titled “Medicine, Music, & Mascots: Furthering Social Justice in the Age of Intellectual Property.”

GSBA President Michael Tanaka shared his reflections on how the Gonzaga Mission comes alive.

The spiritual 11.5-mile trek along gravel roads of the north Idaho wilderness is something the Gonzaga community has been experiencing since 1970.

Across the nation, students explore the complexities of poverty, racism, immigration, homelessness, disabilities, incarceration and more, through the lens of community programs serving those in need.

Assistant Professor of English Jeff Dodd reflects on shared stories as the faculty adviser for Mission: Possible.

Following the airing of his segment on Mike Rowe's "Returning the Favor," Rick shared his reflections with Gonzaga friends.

The Center for Civil and Human Rights selected 3L Rebecca Smith and 2L Bailey Pahang as the 2019 $5,000 summer grant recipients.

There are tons of ways to explore the Inland Northwest and meet other adventurous Zags through GU Outdoors.

Fans of fall can enjoy a variety of ways to enjoy the changing seasons here in Spokane.

Students and other community members will take part in an all-day marathon reading of the oldest of the Greek epics, Homer’s “Iliad.” That’s 15,693 lines of poetry read aloud from 9 a.m. until an expected finish near midnight.

The $56 million facility heralds a new phase of expansion in STEM-related educational and interdisciplinary collaboration, enabling faculty and students to engage in important theoretical and applied work.

Santarosa wrote this letter to students of Jesuit schools to address topics of mass shootings and racial violence; he hopes to promote love, kindness, forgiveness and courage in the face of violence and discrimination.

Professor Andrew Goldman is taking students to new and faraway places — and into the past — without leaving the classroom.

The spiritual 11.5-mile trek along gravel roads of the north Idaho wilderness is something the Gonzaga community has been experiencing since 1970.

Director of Sustainability Jim Simon shares his take on how to prioritize sustainable practices when living on campus.

Gonzaga will be a host institution for the 2019 Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) conference and welcome more than 2,000 delegates to the event Oct 27-30.

The Office of Sustainability talked with Mechanical Engineering professor Pat Ferro.

Program celebrating 20th anniversary, but evolved from a long institutional history of service at Gonzaga, grounded in Jesuit ethos.

Across the nation, students explore the complexities of poverty, racism, immigration, homelessness, disabilities, incarceration and more, through the lens of community programs serving those in need.

Readers share their responses to Gonzaga Magazine's Spring 2019 issue.

JJ Doria ('21, Electrical Engineering) spearheads the student push to add more solar panels to Gonzaga campus buildings.

VIDEO: From the paper to the printer, choices for Gonzaga Magazine show our earth-friendly values