News at Gonzaga

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.

Chase Ronderos, who earned a Master's of Science in Taxation (MSTax) degree from GU in 2019 and a bachelor's in accounting in 2018, is among 137 winners of the prestigious 2019 Elijah Watt Sells Award from the American Institute of CPAs.

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.

Gonzaga University is pleased to announce the hiring of Kent Porterfield, Ed.D., as vice provost of student affairs, and Robin M. Kelley, Ph.D., associate chief diversity officer.

Kent Porterfield, Ed.D., vice president for student development at St. Louis University from 2006-2019 and a senior fellow with the American College Personnel Association, has been named vice provost of student affairs at Gonzaga University, effective July 1.

Gonzaga affirmed the connection between creativity and problem-solving when it unveiled the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center last April. The facility and GU faculty have become a magnet for talented arts students such as Xander Claypool.

Gonzaga University plans to resume in-person instruction for the fall semester.

As Gonzaga undergraduates approach final exams during this unprecedented time of dislocation and disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic, faculty reflect on insights and lessons learned following the mid-semester shift to remote learning.

Gonzaga dance faculty and students are learning at a distance due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Gonzaga and EWU work to create a shorter pathway to a J.D.

Gonzaga University will suspend the admission requirement of a SAT or ACT score for students applying for college admission for fall 2021.

Gonzaga offers resources for prayer and contemplation during this Holy Week.

Military Friendly has named Gonzaga University to its 2020-21 Military Friendly Schools list.

Given the enormous challenges we face as individuals and as a society in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, Gonzaga will present "The Practice of Hope," a webinar that is free and open to all starting at 10 a.m. (PDT) Wednesday, April 8.

Joe Johnston, assistant professor of sociology and criminology, recently published a research study about a program in multiple Spokane elementary schools, in which college students volunteer to walk children from their homes to school.

Gonzaga announces that May 2020 Commencement ceremonies have been postponed until Sept. 4-6 when it will host three ceremonies: an Undergraduate Commencement, Graduate Commencement and Law Commencement.