Stories

Frank Pavel ('46) celebrates his 100th birthday this year by returning to his Gonzaga roots.

The longtime director of the Rudolf Fitness Center grew up dirt poor, and because of the light in his life, his mother Nieves, he has ventured beyond even her dreams for him, earning his master's and doctorate degrees at Gonzaga and serving the university with vision, hope and buckets full of kindness.

Dale Goodwin ('86 M.A.T.) reflects on his transformative 43-year career at Gonzaga.

Here are the highlights from the 2024 reader survey.

Alumni share their latest career updates and accomplishments from Gonzaga Magazine Fall 2024.

Congrats to the Zag parents who welcomed family members this year; here are highlights from the fall issue of Gonzaga Magazine.

The following are wedding announcements submitted by Zags for the Spring '25 issue of the Gonzaga Magazine. Congrats to the happy couples!

How Scott ('80) and Liz ('80) Morris' relationship with political science professor Blaine Garvin, Ph.D., has extended beyond the classroom.

Students from across campus reflect on being the first college graduates in their families, their GU experience, and what's next.

Kellie Kikumoto ('17) returned to encourage new grads with fond memories from her time in Ecuador with Rostro de Cristo and later back at GU with CCE.

Being a first-generation college graduate is a significant achievement in many families. One Zag cherished that status along with a very official sounding title - Second Lieutenant.

It's not uncommon for a commencement speaker to offer advice. Edward "Ed" Taylor ('82) leaned into that tradition. But it's safe to say Taylor's life advice was anything but common.

Discover how West Livaudais turned personal adversity into action by founding Oregon Spinal Cord Injury Connection, providing vital resources and community for those living with spinal cord injuries in Oregon.

She was drawn to Gonzaga's community and the direct admission nursing program, which allowed her to start working toward her nursing degree from day one of college.

On Friday, May 3, President Joe Biden named 19 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the United States' highest civilian honor, and Gonzaga University graduate Father Greg Boyle, SJ, ('77) was among them.