Senior Stories

Gonzaga senior Paige Bruland, who graduates in May with a major in human physiology and a minor in Spanish, has been passionately involved in the Gonzaga community as a cheerleader, blogger, and her specialty: social media.

Tobias Holstein refocuses his energies toward financial investment after an injury ends his soccer career.

For Joanna Hazel, who graduated in May from the Master of Science in Taxation (MSTax) program, Gonzaga is a family tradition.

Oakley Wurzweiler has always had a knack for the outdoors from leading GU Outdoors trips to spending her summers in Colorado on immersive hikes. Now, following her graduation from Gonzaga, Wurzweiler will spend five months on the Pacific Crest Trail.

After graduating a semester early, Emma VanderWeyst will attend the University of Washington School of Law this fall.

Sam Nieslanik ('20) is using his civil engineering degree to pursue more sustainable technologies for water systems.

Harrison Eagle, a May Gonzaga University graduate is envisioning a career with the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a Conservation Biologist.

Graduating senior Finn Semling reflects on his Gonzaga experience.

Graduating Senior Frannie Nevil shares what she has learned during her time at Gonzaga.

Haley Topliff graduated with an MBA from Gonzaga in May. Along the way, she learned about perseverance in the face of adversity, developed resilience, and experienced the unique care of the Gonzaga community.

Grace Meno, a May graduate of Gonzaga's Master in Initial Teaching program for secondary education, persevered through a student-teaching experience cut short due to the pandemic. Now Grace and Blazer, her service dog, have a teaching job lined up for the fall.

Jordan Tolbert, a graduating senior at Gonzaga University with a double major in broadcast studies and political science, could be a poster child for maintaining a positive attitude during difficult times.

Liz Perez, a Gonzaga senior graduating with a double major in political science and economics, has seized multiple opportunities during her four years here to stand up for and serve members of the Gonzaga community.

Each year, the graduating student who has earned the most Pro Bono hours is awarded with the Dean's Pro Bono Award of Distinction. Congratulations to the 2020 recipient, Nicole Anderson!

Graduating senior history major Scott Davis has been fascinated with World War II since first grade. His oral history project, "Faces of Valor," has captured more than 160 veterans' stories.

None of us would've foreseen that all that we were looking forward to would change. It's definitely been hard to wrap our heads around the way COVID-19 impacted our senior year.