Alumni News

Gonzaga engineering students designed a low-cost wheelchair suspension system to improve accessibility on campus, turning summer research into real-world impact.

Sister Raffaella Petrini, F.S.E., is the highest-ranking woman in office for the Catholic Church. On Sept. 26, she'll present during Gonzaga University's presidential inauguration of Katia Passerini.

Bing Crosby's road from Gonzaga to Hollywood fame is featured in a special Zagapalooza event Sept. 27. Author and Bing expert Lauren R. Harris shares some of the history.

Gonzaga in Florence (GIF) offers students and faculty a unique opportunity to explore their academic disciplines in a rich international setting. SEAS majors can easily study abroad during the spring of their sophomore year without getting behind in their curriculum.

As students settle back into campus life, listen to current Zags share their experiences of when they truly felt the spirit of "Zags Help Zags" on campus!

Gonzaga University School of Law, in collaboration with the Gonzaga Institute for Climate, Water, and the Environment, is proud to announce the re-launch of its Environmental and Climate Law Clinic, which reopened this fall with flagship leadership provided by the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, Vanessa Waldref, and former DOJ Environmental Crimes Coordinator, Dan Fruchter. This latest addition to Gonzaga Law's renowned Clinical Legal Programs-now in their 50th year-will provide students with real-world legal experience addressing some of the most pressing environmental and public health issues facing communities today.

The Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center, with support from the music department, is thrilled to announce an evening of exceptional vocal artistry with the all-women vocal ensemble Lyyra on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 7:30 p.m.

Becky Doyle, Admission Counselor, offers six tips for first-year applicants applying to Gonzaga.

Philanthropy from more than 10,500 donors in fiscal year 2025 is powering scholarships, research, global programs and innovation that shape Gonzaga's future.

The Institute for Climate, Water, and the Environment has partnered with entities such as the City of Spokane, Avista Utilities and the Spokane Regional Health District on drafts of two community resilience plans-one focused on extreme heat, and one on wildfire smoke.

Pearl Griffiths ('20) learned about ranch life when her family moved to Colfax, Washington, during her high school years. When she later searched for a medical school, she found that the UW School of Medicine matched her passion for rural health.

Jerilyn Pringle has been named the 2025 recipient of the Lukins & Annis Law, Ethics and Commerce Scholarship, a prestigious award established by Lukins & Annis and Gonzaga University School of Law to honor the legacy of the firm's founders and promote diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. A proud "double Zag," Jerilyn earned her undergraduate and law degrees from Gonzaga, graduating magna cum laude and earning multiple academic honors. Her dedication to serving her community was evident in her work at Gonzaga's Elder Law Clinic, where she guided clients with empathy and clarity. In addition to receiving the scholarship, Jerilyn will join Lukins & Annis as a summer associate in 2026, continuing her journey as a rising legal professional committed to ethical leadership and public service.

The Foley Library is excited to welcome Josh Hogan as the new University Archivist! Josh joins us from his most recent position as Digital Preservation Archivist at Georgia State University in Atlanta, bringing a wealth of experience to Gonzaga.

Students interested in steel construction can now explore the AISC Steel Sculpture outside the Bollier Center for Integrated Science and Engineering.

Gonzaga came to life as families pulled cars into well-organized drop-off zones where hundreds of volunteers and staff members helped new students find their way.

Gonzaga is proud to announce the week-long inauguration celebration of new Gonzaga President Katia Passerini, a series of events commemorating the start of this exciting chapter in Gonzaga history.