2023 Rewind
A look back at some of the year's most impactful events, stories and moments.
10 Zag-to-Zag Advice for New Students
Can we get a "Go Zags!?" To kick off the school year, students shared some great advice with incoming freshman about how to make the most of their Gonzaga experience.
9 Gonzaga Hosts City Line Ribbon-Cutting
This summer Gonzaga hosted the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Spokane’s new City Line, a zero-emissions rapid-transit bus line. There are two stops on campus, and students, staff and faculty ride for free.
8 #SpikeinSpo
Over the summer Spike explored Spokane to showcase some cool, off-campus spots. Where do you think he should go in 2024? Head to Instagram and let us know in the comments!
7 A Masterclass with Bruce & Derek Hough
Gonzaga alum Bruce Hough (Organizational Leadership, 2019) and his Emmy award-winning son, Derek Hough of Dancing with the Stars, paid a visit to Spokane to share their father-son creation, “Lessons in Leadership From the Art of Dance” at the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center.
6 ESPN College GameDay Comes to Gonzaga
In February over 1,000 Gonzaga students -- many of whom had been waiting in line since 3 a.m. -- brought boundless energy to the Kennel for the live filming of ESPN College GameDay.
5 Gonzaga Recognized Among the Nation's Best
This fall Gonzaga was recognized among the top 100 national universities by U.S. News & World Report for the fifth consecutive year.
4 Welcome, Class of 2023!
This August Gonzaga's Welcome Weekend saw the arrival of 1,273 first-year students and 132 transfer students on campus. For every emotional goodbye as families departed, there was an exciting opportunity for these Zags embarking on a new journey in a new place.
3 Drew Timme Owes Me An Apology
During March Madness local actor Mark Robbins, aka "the guy in all those commercials with Drew Timme," penned a piece about his time with the Zag star.
2 Let Me Enfold Thee: An Essay on Basketball
Another March Madness favorite, Gonzaga professor Shann Ray Ferch weaves together narratives that span from his days as a youngster hooping on Montana's Native American reservations to his career as a collegiate and professional player to the inspiration he's drawn from recent Gonzaga teams.
1 Zags to Infinity ... and Beyond!
A look back on the year would not be complete without celebrating our amazing 2023 graduates. This spring, the Gonzaga community came together for a Commencement Weekend filled with courage, excitement and joyful tears.
