Stories

In four years, Carlo Cortez went from a struggling student in college to a beloved leader at Gonzaga.

Carolina Gutierrez Rodriguez is researching how adolescent environments have significant effects on their development, acquiring first-hand evidence by working with Spokane high school students.

Since stepping foot on campus, Alyssa Guzman has embodied the values that informed her college choice.

Led by visiting scholar Tingting Huang from Mukogawa Women's University, the session explored the origins and evolution of Chinese characters and their influence on Japanese writing. Nearly 50 students and faculty gathered during the lunch hour for an interactive workshop that blended learning with creativity.

For Kendall Featherstone, choosing Gonzaga was a "no-brainer." Originally from Texas, this year's Kennel Club president had her heart set on an out-of-state college experience, and Gonzaga offered an exciting fresh start full of self-discovery.

For the last two years, Kanae has also headed Our Voices - Gonzaga's journal of diversity, equity, and inclusion - as editor-in-chief.

The School of Education recently launched a new partnership with the Spokane's International Rescue Committee (IRC), creating opportunities for students to engage with refugee and immigrant youth and young adults while deepening their understanding of global displacement and resettlement.

Gonzaga University has been honored with the 2025 Higher Education Excellence and Distinction (HEED) Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine for the second consecutive year.

There are plenty of opportunities in June to join Gonzaga's Lincoln LGBTQ+ Resource Center and its friends and allies in celebrating PRIDE.

For 33 years, Gonzaga's Student Affairs division has honored several student leaders at the Magis Awards.

When Zion Vaoifi first left his hometown of Mililani, Hawaii, he knew he wanted more than just an education; he wanted to create change. At Gonzaga, he got that opportunity.

Asian, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month is celebrated every May as a time to honor the rich histories, diverse cultures, and remarkable contributions of AANHPI communities across the United States.

As president of Gonzaga's Black Student Union and a driving force behind fostering community and connection, Amari Troutt works to make sure everyone has a place to belong.

Anger, fear, sadness, nostalgia - just a few of the reflective emotions shared by the performers at Gonzaga's 15th annual Diversity Monologues that resonated off the walls of the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center on March 18.

Spokane native Mia Torres is the voice of Gonzaga's new "Lead The Way" video.