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The prestigious certification reaffirms Gonzaga’s commitment to sustainability.

U.S. News & World Report: Gonzaga No. 4 Best University in West, No. 1 for Undergraduate Teaching. Also, No. 2 Best Graduation Rate, No. 6 Best Value; Engineering No. 18 in Nation. Read all the details.

The building has undergone significant updates and improvements to meet the educational needs of today’s students and faculty.

Mirjeta Beqiri, professor of operations management for the Gonzaga University School of Business Administration, has been appointed director of Gonzaga’s MBA Programs,

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‘Fides Et Ratio (Faith and Reason): Twenty Years Later’

The 1,200 first-year students Gonzaga welcomes to campus this week represent one of the two brightest academic classes in its 131-year history — a virtual tie with last year’s entering class.

This summer, Camesha Little was promoted to Assistant Dean of Students at Gonzaga University School of Law after serving as the school’s Director of Student Success for almost a year. Dedicated to providing student support services, Little acts as a liaison between students and the law school administration.

Last summer, Jonathan Rossing, Ph.D., met weekly with the First Year Experience GUide Core ambassadors to help prepare them for their Welcome Night speeches during Freshman Orientation.

Each semester, the Dean’s office invites faculty who have made notable advancements in their fields to share details of their work with colleagues, students, and members of the community. Check out the Fall 2018 lineup!

“In this unsettled world in which we live, having the ability to think critically and respond with compassion are two traits housed in the liberal arts that we desperately need.”

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Sometimes it's the simplest things that have the greatest impact on the Zag experience.

Gonzaga now offers three different opportunities for GU students to extend their knowledge beyond classroom theory and practice their skills through autonomous research projects guided by distinguished mentors.

After spending most of the summer before her senior year of high school focusing in the Dominican Republic, Aizley Hansen (’18) knew she ultimately wanted to work abroad in a development role.

Sometimes it's the simplest things that have the greatest impact on the Zag experience.

Kevin Daniels ('79) is making an impression on the Seattle social scene as well as its skyline.

See who’s bringing new Zags into the world, and who’s celebrating family milestones in the Fall 2018 issue of Gonzaga Magazine.

Following are Letters to the Editor in response to Gonzaga Magazine's Spring 2018 issue.

Eric Edelstein ('00) comes by his nickname "Big Ed" honestly. Read about his bigger-than-life magnetism and Hollywood titles.

Three Zags have run the City of Spokane's mainstream entertainment venues for four decades.

Following are the alumni updates found in the Fall 2018 issue of Gonzaga Magazine.

Here are reader reflections on the last "Mystery Zag," a French woman with a reputation for fine cuisine.

This Spring, Gonzaga students earned bragging rights as the first group of interns to take part in the Young-Fell Memorial Internship program.

Working closely with faculty mentors who share similar interests, students gain valuable insights into potential careers and fields where they can continue their educations.

Good reads about Father Greg Boyle, S.J., Founder of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles and a Gonzaga Alumnus.

Laurie Arnold of Gonzaga University and Christopher Leise of Whitman College led 30 members of this summer’s National Endowment for the Humanities summer institute, “The Native American West: A Case Study of the Columbia Plateau.”

“Rodin: Truth Form Life / Selections from the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Collections” will be on display Sept. 8 through Jan. 5, 2019.

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.

The prestigious certification reaffirms Gonzaga’s commitment to sustainability.

The Gonzaga women's crew team has won 17 titles -- quite a feat for the walk-ons without prior experience who embrace this competition.

Coach Steve Hertz looks back on 50 years at Gonzaga.

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

The new Professional and Graduate School Program Manager will serve as a resource for students looking to enter a graduate or professional school program after their time at Gonzaga.

Becca Collins '19 discusses her summer with the Spokane Indians Baseball Club as a Marketing and Promotions Intern.

Building on the treks successes of the past, Career & Professional Development is partnering with the Center for Global Engagement to sponsor Gonzaga’s first international trek to London.

Kevin Daniels ('79) is making an impression on the Seattle social scene as well as its skyline.

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Eric Edelstein ('00) comes by his nickname "Big Ed" honestly. Read about his bigger-than-life magnetism and Hollywood titles.

Three Zags have run the City of Spokane's mainstream entertainment venues for four decades.

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.

As part of the “Welcoming the Stranger” refugee series, we learn about the work of Gonzaga Law Professor Megan Ballard.

Learn about the refugee support of Shannon Dunn in “Welcoming the Stranger.”

In our “Welcoming the Stranger” series, see how Scott Starbuck rides for refugees.

Father Greg Boyle has stood by his “Homies” in East L.A., sometimes even amid gunfire. Homeboy Industries is his legacy.

This is Lucy, one Zag's service dog, here to let you in on some secrets about service animals, and where a dog can always find treats at Gonzaga.

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.”

New beginnings and the persistence of hope were themes that echoed through St. Aloysius Cathedral at the Mass of the Holy Spirit. The annual mass, a tradition which stretches back to the founding of the university, serves to formally kick off the academic year.

Gonzaga Liturgy and Music Specialist Greg Onofrio and his wife Carol completed their goal of climbing Colorado's biggest peaks.

Father Mark Torres, S.J., has been a key member of the Homeboy Industries team for two decades.

Good reads about Father Greg Boyle, S.J., Founder of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles and a Gonzaga Alumnus.

‘Fides Et Ratio (Faith and Reason): Twenty Years Later’

In our “Welcoming the Stranger” series, see how Scott Starbuck rides for refugees.

A scholarship fundraiser stepped into a new pair of shoes and received a gift unlike any she'd ever experienced.

Father Greg Boyle has stood by his “Homies” in East L.A., sometimes even amid gunfire. Homeboy Industries is his legacy.

After spending most of the summer before her senior year of high school focusing in the Dominican Republic, Aizley Hansen (’18) knew she ultimately wanted to work abroad in a development role.

Building on the treks successes of the past, Career & Professional Development is partnering with the Center for Global Engagement to sponsor Gonzaga’s first international trek to London.

Learn about the refugee support of Shannon Dunn in “Welcoming the Stranger.”

An academic paper presented by Gonzaga faculty Katey Roden and Pavel Shlossberg was selected as one of six finalists for the prestigious Paul Fortier Prize.

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

Nigerian student Nneka Enemkpali addresses the Graduate Commencement at Gonzaga

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The UWSOM-GU Regional Health Partnership teaching model includes innovative educational and clinical approaches, blending the humanities with medicine and exploring the connection from both disciplines.

This is Lucy, one Zag's service dog, here to let you in on some secrets about service animals, and where a dog can always find treats at Gonzaga.

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.

Sometimes it's the simplest things that have the greatest impact on the Zag experience.

Gonzaga is proud to welcome its newest Act Six Scholars.

Gonzaga leaders and students have worked hard to build relationships with residents in the Logan neighborhood. One favorite annual event is the Logan Block Party.

Good reads about Father Greg Boyle, S.J., Founder of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles and a Gonzaga Alumnus.

As part of the “Welcoming the Stranger” refugee series, we learn about the work of Gonzaga Law Professor Megan Ballard.

Learn about the refugee support of Shannon Dunn in “Welcoming the Stranger.”

In our “Welcoming the Stranger” series, see how Scott Starbuck rides for refugees.

Father Greg Boyle has stood by his “Homies” in East L.A., sometimes even amid gunfire. Homeboy Industries is his legacy.

Last summer, Jonathan Rossing, Ph.D., met weekly with the First Year Experience GUide Core ambassadors to help prepare them for their Welcome Night speeches during Freshman Orientation.

Sometimes it's the simplest things that have the greatest impact on the Zag experience.

Becca Collins '19 discusses her summer with the Spokane Indians Baseball Club as a Marketing and Promotions Intern.

Konner Sauve is still learning and telling people's stories three years after his anonymous Instagram account reached fame.

A scholarship fundraiser stepped into a new pair of shoes and received a gift unlike any she'd ever experienced.

This is Lucy, one Zag's service dog, here to let you in on some secrets about service animals, and where a dog can always find treats at Gonzaga.

The 1,200 first-year students Gonzaga welcomes to campus this week represent one of the two brightest academic classes in its 131-year history — a virtual tie with last year’s entering class.

An academic paper presented by Gonzaga faculty Katey Roden and Pavel Shlossberg was selected as one of six finalists for the prestigious Paul Fortier Prize.

Free, open to the public.

The prestigious certification reaffirms Gonzaga’s commitment to sustainability.

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.