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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.

A six-member team of accounting students won a regional competition of Deloitte’s Audit Innovation Campus Challenge and advances to the national finals April 4 at Deloitte University in Westlake, Texas.

Annmarie Caño, Ph.D., associate provost for faculty development and success and professor of psychology at Wayne State University in Detroit, has been named dean of the Gonzaga University College of Arts and Sciences effective July 1, 2020.

“The Deepest Hole,” a 12-minute documentary by McCormick, a Gonzaga professor, will make its world premiere Jan. 23-Feb. 2 at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival.

People say hindsight is 20/20, but the vision was clear for presidents Father Robert Spitzer, S.J., and Dr. Thayne McCulloh:

On a clear and sunny Monday, Nov. 4, the last of the 2019 tour groups rolled through the Bing Crosby House Museum at Gonzaga. Two tour buses arrived with 86 people, bringing the yearly total to 3,617 visitors to the boyhood home of the legendary singer, actor and Gonzaga alumnus.

In May 2019, a dozen School of Leadership Studies graduates set out on an extraordinary expedition that turned into an exercise in crisis response.

Angela Jones' leadership revolves around passion equitable access to education, and a strong personal faith.

Gonzaga hosts the American College Dance Association Northwest Conference, March 11-14, welcoming 26 universities to the celebration of scholarly and creative expression through dance.

People say hindsight is 20/20, but the vision was clear for presidents Father Robert Spitzer, S.J., and Dr. Thayne McCulloh:

On a clear and sunny Monday, Nov. 4, the last of the 2019 tour groups rolled through the Bing Crosby House Museum at Gonzaga. Two tour buses arrived with 86 people, bringing the yearly total to 3,617 visitors to the boyhood home of the legendary singer, actor and Gonzaga alumnus.

In May 2019, a dozen School of Leadership Studies graduates set out on an extraordinary expedition that turned into an exercise in crisis response.

Angela Jones' leadership revolves around passion equitable access to education, and a strong personal faith.

Watch a video and read a story all in celebration of Gonzaga's 50 years of Pilgrimage

Two Gonzaga grads from 1964 traverse Route 66 in rented Mustang convertibles, exploring America's "mother road"

Michelle Wheatley, vice president of Mission and Ministry, shares her history, vision, challenges, and moments that give her hope.

Gonzaga Magazine editor Kate Vanskike-Bunch shares a message about the Winter 2020 issue.

Annmarie Caño, Ph.D., associate provost for faculty development and success and professor of psychology at Wayne State University in Detroit, has been named dean of the Gonzaga University College of Arts and Sciences effective July 1, 2020.

“The Deepest Hole,” a 12-minute documentary by McCormick, a Gonzaga professor, will make its world premiere Jan. 23-Feb. 2 at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival.

On a clear and sunny Monday, Nov. 4, the last of the 2019 tour groups rolled through the Bing Crosby House Museum at Gonzaga. Two tour buses arrived with 86 people, bringing the yearly total to 3,617 visitors to the boyhood home of the legendary singer, actor and Gonzaga alumnus.

Angela Jones' leadership revolves around passion equitable access to education, and a strong personal faith.

Gonzaga hosts the American College Dance Association Northwest Conference, March 11-14, welcoming 26 universities to the celebration of scholarly and creative expression through dance.

Alumnus Eric “Big Ed” Edelstein found himself back in a Gonzaga Theatre Arts class for the first time in a couple of decades, this time to share his advice with current students.

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).

Angela Jones' leadership revolves around passion equitable access to education, and a strong personal faith.

Gonzaga ranked 7th best in the nation among large programs for its first-time pass rate on the 2018 Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination.

2019 marked Thayne McCulloh's 30th reunion as a Gonzaga graduate and his 10th year as President. Here are 10 of many achievements under his leadership.

Joe Wilkins ('02) graduated with an engineering degree but finds his purpose in writing.

Darice Brayton ('87, '89) recently retired from a three-decade career as an electrical engineer.

Gonzaga alumni share successes and accomplishments in the Winter 2020 issue of Gonzaga Magazine

Gonzaga employee making final preparations to head to the Middle East on a 10-month mobilization with U.S. Central Command, heading out just before Thanksgiving.

Alumnus Eric “Big Ed” Edelstein found himself back in a Gonzaga Theatre Arts class for the first time in a couple of decades, this time to share his advice with current students.

Angela Jones' leadership revolves around passion equitable access to education, and a strong personal faith.

Close-up encounters in Colombia lead Gonzaga alumni to launch a nonprofit supporting the community development organizations they saw in action

Angela Jones, CEO of Washington STEM, describes what love means to her and how it empowers her in the work she does.

Sally Roesch Wagner spoke on campus just one day after the Coeur d’Alene Library’s story headlined in the New York Times

The book is titled “Creating Private Sector Economies in Native America: Sustainable Development through Entrepreneurship.”

Wagner, one of the first women to earn a doctorate in women’s studies and a founder of one the first U.S. college women’s studies programs, will discuss “Women of Suffrage.”

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, 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.”

"In the words of Jesus I find a peace that does not discriminate or only benefit those who get to live in the privileges of quiet waters and green pastures. Here instead I find a peace that transcends all weather and landscapes, that does not choose the rich, nor is reserved only for the poor." Sophomore Kaityln Wiens offers some thoughts on peace to start a new year.

Erik Mertens ('05) offers a take on how the coming of Christ brings magic to the world and this season of life.

The incarnation of God is celebrated every year during Advent. God's love is tangible and real. So how do we celebrate the incarnation of God during this season?

"So how do we approach joy and rejoicing as a practice and not just a byproduct of how we feel? Senior Bunji McLeod offers a reflection on the Joy of the Advent season.

Angela Jones' leadership revolves around passion equitable access to education, and a strong personal faith.

Watch a video and read a story all in celebration of Gonzaga's 50 years of Pilgrimage

Michelle Wheatley, vice president of Mission and Ministry, shares her history, vision, challenges, and moments that give her hope.

Luke Lavin finds trail running an exercise in slowing to be witness to the grandeur of God within nature. As the world changes to prepare for the coming of Christ, Advent allows us the opportunity to do the same within our hearts.

On a clear and sunny Monday, Nov. 4, the last of the 2019 tour groups rolled through the Bing Crosby House Museum at Gonzaga. Two tour buses arrived with 86 people, bringing the yearly total to 3,617 visitors to the boyhood home of the legendary singer, actor and Gonzaga alumnus.

Close-up encounters in Colombia lead Gonzaga alumni to launch a nonprofit supporting the community development organizations they saw in action

Once again, the publication selects Gonzaga among the 413 most environmentally responsible colleges.

Gonzaga employee making final preparations to head to the Middle East on a 10-month mobilization with U.S. Central Command, heading out just before Thanksgiving.

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.

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?

The 2018-19 Report of the President includes financial reports, highlights of the academic year and an honor roll of donors.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ nonprofit will donate $5 million for the Gonzaga Family Haven Project, a partnership among Catholic Charities, Gonzaga University and Gonzaga Prep.

Once again, the publication selects Gonzaga among the 413 most environmentally responsible colleges.

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.

Students in Gonzaga's Model United Nations Club learn about foreign policy,debate, and negotiate pressing world issues.

The coldest months in Spokane still offer lots to do, whether you're looking to adventure outside or stay cozy indoors.

Here, four students share their gratitude for the scholarships that make their Gonzaga education possible.

Members of Zag Nation share why they love GU!

Construction in the School of Nursing and Human Physiology creates more opportunities for transformative teaching and learning

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.

Madison Olds, the Higher Education Waste Reduction Educator for Gonzaga, and an AmeriCorps member, talks about why she doesn’t drive.

Gonzaga faculty member Casey Schmitt talks about his interests in sustainability

Annmarie Caño, Ph.D., associate provost for faculty development and success and professor of psychology at Wayne State University in Detroit, has been named dean of the Gonzaga University College of Arts and Sciences effective July 1, 2020.

The Office of Sustainability asked Kyle Shimabuku, Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering who specializes in Environmental Engineering and avid bicycle commuter, about commuting by e-bike vs. a traditional bike, as well as how his commuting habits have adjusted in response to his growing family.

Once again, the publication selects Gonzaga among the 413 most environmentally responsible colleges.

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.