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Lizbeth Martin, Ph.D., named interim provost and senior vice president; James Angelosante named vice president for administration.

Will serve as Gonzaga's chief academic officer

Responsible for several administrative and business support operations

After a strong showing at the World Championships, national championship rock climber and honors student Hannah Tolson reflects

Twenty-two female undergraduates from across the state who are energized to become more involved in the political process are gathered on campus for a women’s leadership institute through July 17.

Gonzaga is among the best 323 U.S., Canadian and British colleges and universities featured in the “Fiske Guide to Colleges 2019.”

Students build their biomedical research skills this summer at UW medical science laboratories in Seattle.

The professor of entrepreneurship and director of the Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program has contributed to the textbook “American Indian Business: Principles and Practices.”

Gonzaga University President Dr. Thayne McCulloh toasted the University's newest school, the School of Leadership Studies, at a celebratory dinner in late April.

This year's School of Leadership Studies research symposium drew hundreds of students, from undergraduate through doctoral.

The School of Leadership Studies will launch a certificate in women's leadership in September.

Lizbeth Martin, Ph.D., named interim provost and senior vice president; James Angelosante named vice president for administration.

Will serve as Gonzaga's chief academic officer

After a strong showing at the World Championships, national championship rock climber and honors student Hannah Tolson reflects

Twenty-two female undergraduates from across the state who are energized to become more involved in the political process are gathered on campus for a women’s leadership institute through July 17.

Gonzaga is among the best 323 U.S., Canadian and British colleges and universities featured in the “Fiske Guide to Colleges 2019.”

Gonzaga University alumnus Jabez LeBret is working to open a tuition-free boarding school that will focus on teens who show academic promise, but haven’t been able to reach their potential because of a lack of support at school or in the home.

More than two dozen current students, alumni, and other Zag Family members participated recently in Gonzaga University’s first Los Angeles Trek.

Spokesman-Review Editor Rob Curley attended Gonzaga alumni night at the Seattle Mariners game, as 2,000 Zags took over Safeco Field on a triumphant night.

GU alumnus Jack McElroy didn't let a plane crash his freshman year ground his education. Learn how he is now helping propel engineering research and student opportunities.

In 2014, a walk in the desert changed John Draxler's life. Today, he's headed to law school as a result.

The 2018 Citizen Hall of Fame event hosted by the Spokane Library Foundation honored five Gonzaga community members

Thirty-three grads of the Class of 2018 are taking a year to volunteer

Brought to Gonzaga in 1943 by the V-12 Navy College Training Program, Art Dugoni parlayed his GU education into great success and decades of support for scholarships.

The professor of entrepreneurship and director of the Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program has contributed to the textbook “American Indian Business: Principles and Practices.”

Professor among 25 acclaimed U.S. history experts asked by Time to nominate a historical moment that resonates today.

Are Millennials narcissists? What's the connection between the rise of anxiety and the use of social media? Author, lecturer Donna Freitas visited Gonzaga to share what she has learned through interviews with college students across the nation.

Organized by Paul Manoguerra, director/ curator, and Karen Kaiser, curator of education, the exhibition focuses on Inland Northwest landscape-based objects created by artists from the region.

After throwing himself into multiple endeavors, graduating senior Brahiam Villanueva ('18) finds his passion at Gonzaga: writing.

Here are additional ceremonies honoring special achievements as part of Commencement 2018

Before leaving Gonzaga, 12 graduates of the class of 2018 respond to 10 questions ranging from why they chose to attend Gonzaga to the most important thing they learned.

Professor Randall S. Rosenberg, Ph.D., of Saint Louis University carries on a rich legacy at the 2018 Bernard J. Tyrrell, S.J. Lecture in Philosophy of God and Theology at Gonzaga University.

After a strong showing at the World Championships, national championship rock climber and honors student Hannah Tolson reflects

Arguably the best collegiate all-around female rock climber in the nation, the GU honors student competes June 20-23 in the 2018 World University Championships in Bratislava, Slovakia.

Coach Steve Hertz is not just synonymous with Zag. He defines the word.

As a sophomore and star point guard of the Camas (Washington) High School Papermakers, it seemed Jake Hansel had a world of opportunities to play college ball. But then that changed.

A band of teammates and friends from the early 1980s maintain a strong bond through the decades

Zags' season ends in fourth straight Sweet 16.

Eight years ago, Gonzaga basketball players lifted Briana Hermsmeyer's spirits by visiting her in the hospital when she was battling bone cancer.

Gonzaga surpassed all previous records and goals in the 24-hour fundraising drive "All In for Zags Give Day" March 8 with unprecedented gift-matching and challenges.

Twenty-two female undergraduates from across the state who are energized to become more involved in the political process are gathered on campus for a women’s leadership institute through July 17.

Gonzaga is among the best 323 U.S., Canadian and British colleges and universities featured in the “Fiske Guide to Colleges 2019.”

Students build their biomedical research skills this summer at UW medical science laboratories in Seattle.

More than two dozen current students, alumni, and other Zag Family members participated recently in Gonzaga University’s first Los Angeles Trek.

Gonzaga's School of Leadership Studies is launching a Certificate in Women’s Leadership with evaluation of applications beginning July 11.

GU alumnus Jack McElroy didn't let a plane crash his freshman year ground his education. Learn how he is now helping propel engineering research and student opportunities.

Brought to Gonzaga in 1943 by the V-12 Navy College Training Program, Art Dugoni parlayed his GU education into great success and decades of support for scholarships.

A glimpse of some of the many outstanding students who graduated during Gonzaga University's 125th commencement exercises May 12-13.

The School of Leadership Studies will launch a certificate in women's leadership in September.

Twenty-two female undergraduates from across the state who are energized to become more involved in the political process are gathered on campus for a women’s leadership institute through July 17.

The professor of entrepreneurship and director of the Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program has contributed to the textbook “American Indian Business: Principles and Practices.”

Professor among 25 acclaimed U.S. history experts asked by Time to nominate a historical moment that resonates today.

The Kootenai County, Idaho, Task Force on Human Relations honors Rev. Happy Watkins of New Hope Baptist Church in Spokane and three Gonzaga faculty members with its Civil Rights Award.

Gonzaga Law congratulates rising third-year student Conner Sabin for winning the Washington State Chapter (WACC) of the Association of Corporate Counsel’s 2018 Diversity Scholarship. WACC cited Sabin’s deep commitment to diversity in making its decision.

Each year, Student Development honors students who exemplify the "magis" - a Latin term meaning "the more" or "the better."

Nigerian student Nneka Enemkpali addresses the Graduate Commencement at Gonzaga

Gonzaga students reflect on their experiences and service in cities across the country during Mission Possible 2018.

Are Millennials narcissists? What's the connection between the rise of anxiety and the use of social media? Author, lecturer Donna Freitas visited Gonzaga to share what she has learned through interviews with college students across the nation.

The Kootenai County, Idaho, Task Force on Human Relations honors Rev. Happy Watkins of New Hope Baptist Church in Spokane and three Gonzaga faculty members with its Civil Rights Award.

As a Jesuit Novice, Kyle Baker leads a life of simplicity and service, which he carried into his time with University Ministry

In 2014, a walk in the desert changed John Draxler's life. Today, he's headed to law school as a result.

Students in Gonzaga’s Collegiate DECA Club kicked off the growing season recently in the GU Campus Garden, planting a variety of vegetables and learning to grow food using sustainable practices.

The theme for his three-year term, which begins Sept. 1, is “Technology and the Human Condition.”

Each year, Student Development honors students who exemplify the "magis" - a Latin term meaning "the more" or "the better."

On an immersion trip to Ecuador, Karina Keyser found what it is to be present.

In 2014, a walk in the desert changed John Draxler's life. Today, he's headed to law school as a result.

Thirty-three grads of the Class of 2018 are taking a year to volunteer

Here are additional ceremonies honoring special achievements as part of Commencement 2018

Nigerian student Nneka Enemkpali addresses the Graduate Commencement at Gonzaga

Andrew Dwonch (’99), at the 2018 undergraduate commencement, says engineering with compassion is prayer

Graduating with a double major in accounting and business and a concentration in finance, Chris Brummer figures he made the perfect choice in becoming a Zag.

“Java With Jesuits,” a trio of informal small group gatherings, is being held on campus this week that allow Gonzaga students to hear the stories of some of these veteran priests.

Arguably the best collegiate all-around female rock climber in the nation, the GU honors student competes June 20-23 in the 2018 World University Championships in Bratislava, Slovakia.

Students in Gonzaga’s Collegiate DECA Club kicked off the growing season recently in the GU Campus Garden, planting a variety of vegetables and learning to grow food using sustainable practices.

The University of Washington School of Medicine and Gonzaga University Regional Health Partnership has been recognized with the Group on Regional Medical Campuses Star of Educational Innovation Award.

For Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April

David Tauben, M.D., renowned pain expert and UW School of Medicine professor presents free, public event April 19 at the Historic Davenport Hotel in Spokane.

Jane Clementi, whose son committed suicide as a result of cyberbullying, delivers message at Gonzaga.

University of Washington School of Medicine students who launched their education at Gonzaga advance to clerkships.

Halle Goodwin has parlayed her love of dance, two Gonzaga University degrees and a desire to be a leader for the common good to secure what she calls her “dream job” with the Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation.

The fourth Community Engagement Institute (CEI) Conference in Spokane was held at Gonzaga University. The purpose of the organization is to connect community collaborators from colleges and nonprofit organizations in the region. Expert Marshall Welch was the keynote speaker.

Gonzaga students reflect on their experiences and service in cities across the country during Mission Possible 2018.

On an immersion trip to Ecuador, Karina Keyser found what it is to be present.

The Kootenai County, Idaho, Task Force on Human Relations honors Rev. Happy Watkins of New Hope Baptist Church in Spokane and three Gonzaga faculty members with its Civil Rights Award.

Gonzaga Law congratulates rising third-year student Conner Sabin for winning the Washington State Chapter (WACC) of the Association of Corporate Counsel’s 2018 Diversity Scholarship. WACC cited Sabin’s deep commitment to diversity in making its decision.

As a Jesuit Novice, Kyle Baker leads a life of simplicity and service, which he carried into his time with University Ministry

The 2018 Citizen Hall of Fame event hosted by the Spokane Library Foundation honored five Gonzaga community members

Each year, Student Development honors students who exemplify the "magis" - a Latin term meaning "the more" or "the better."

This year's School of Leadership Studies research symposium drew hundreds of students, from undergraduate through doctoral.

Gonzaga is among the best 323 U.S., Canadian and British colleges and universities featured in the “Fiske Guide to Colleges 2019.”

Student adventure leader Madeline Hueske reflects on Gonzaga in the Wilderness, nature writing while canoeing the Missouri River in Montana.

Gonzaga students spent two weeks on the Missouri River in Montana and wrote about their experiences in a nature writing course. Here are some selections from their work

Gonzaga students reflect on their experiences and service in cities across the country during Mission Possible 2018.

Are Millennials narcissists? What's the connection between the rise of anxiety and the use of social media? Author, lecturer Donna Freitas visited Gonzaga to share what she has learned through interviews with college students across the nation.

Arguably the best collegiate all-around female rock climber in the nation, the GU honors student competes June 20-23 in the 2018 World University Championships in Bratislava, Slovakia.

Each year, Student Development honors students who exemplify the "magis" - a Latin term meaning "the more" or "the better."

Jim Simon, Gonzaga’s first Sustainability Director, maximizes the resources allocated to him as he manages and expands the university’s wide-ranging programs.

Students in Gonzaga’s Collegiate DECA Club kicked off the growing season recently in the GU Campus Garden, planting a variety of vegetables and learning to grow food using sustainable practices.

Rhonda Kae Young, Ph.D., Gonzaga professor of civil engineering, presents "Transportation Engineering: From Neighborhood Greenways to Driverless Interstates" at noon, Tuesday April 24.

Luke Wilde's course is set after helping to free the lone surviving snow goose of Berkley Pit disaster

During Justice in January, students learned about environmental impacts of the border wall

Harvard professor shares the prestigious 2018 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement, recognizing decades of scholarship on climate change.

Stanford University Professor Noah Diffenbaugh will discuss “Is This Global Warming?” at GU’s O’Leary Lecture on Feb. 12.

Committed to service, sustainability and sweet melodies on the flute, this engineering major has big plans to have a big impact. And with your support for scholarships, he will.