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Portrait of Reinaldo Gil Zambrano.

Incoming Fall Faculty: Reinaldo Gil Zambrano Joins Art Department

August 03, 2020

In this short interview series, we will introduce the Gonzaga community to the College of Arts & Sciences’ incoming faculty. Our first interview is...
Jake McGann

Accounting Student Jake McGann a PCAOB Scholar

August 03, 2020

Jake McGann is among 234 U.S. college students to receive a $10,000 scholarship for the 2020-2021 academic year from the Public Company Accounting...
Haley Topliff (right) with her mother Debbie Topliff.

Haley Topliff Overcomes Adversity to Earn MBA

July 31, 2020

Haley Topliff graduated with an MBA from Gonzaga in May. Along the way, she learned about perseverance in the face of adversity, developed resilience,...
The Spires at St. Aloysius Church at Gonzaga. GU photo

Gonzaga Announces Changes to 2020 Commencement Ceremonies

July 31, 2020

Gonzaga University today announced that 2020 Commencement ceremonies — previously postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic — will take place over the...
Face coverings, hand-washing, and physical-distancing will be among the health protocols in place. (GU photo)

Gonzaga Modifies Return-to-Campus Plan

July 29, 2020

Gonzaga has announced a return-to-school plan that provides flexibility for students and families to choose if students will attend remotely or on...
Portrait of Emily Clark, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Religious Studies; Director of Undergraduate Programs

Professor Emily Clark Earns Grants to Finish Spiritualism Book

July 28, 2020

Religious Studies Professor, Emily Clark, Ph.D., has been awarded a $40,000 Sabbatical Grant for Researchers from the Louisville Institute to research...
Participants in the Gonzaga Debate Institute Online.

Gonzaga Debate Institute Pivots to Online, Expands Footprint Worldwide

July 21, 2020

Facing the coronavirus pandemic, Gonzaga Debate Institute organizers pivoted to an online program this year — welcoming students worldwide.
Olivares

Dr. Daniel Olivares promoted to Assistant Professor in Gonzaga ...

July 20, 2020

Dr. Daniel Olivares is one of two new assistant professors in computer science beginning fall 2020. In addition to teaching web development and the...
Portrait of CTA Director, Mia Bertagnolli

Maria "Mia" Bertagnolli Becomes Director of Center for Teaching & Advising

July 20, 2020

Dr. Maria (Mia) Bertagnolli recently became the new Director of the Center for Teaching and Advising (CTA), after serving as Associate Dean of the...
Ali Hakkani at the UW School of Medicine White Coat Ceremony in 2019. (UWSOM photo)

Alliance for Equal Representation in Medicine Helps Demystify ...

July 17, 2020

The University of Washington School of Medicine student-led group stages mock interviews and offers mentorship for underserved or underrepresented...
Maddie Collins posing with Spike the Bulldogs

Caregiver Finds Passion in Compassion

July 15, 2020

Maddie Collins, a Liberian refugee and wife of Helena, Montana mayor, recently graduated from Gonzaga's DNP program.
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Dr. Catherine Zeisner Uses Social Media to Learn & Entertain

July 09, 2020

A funny TikTok video has given Dr. Catherine Zeisner over one million hits and over 132,000 followers. But there's more to her social media use than...
photo of ignatius statue with inset of female author

In the News: Caño's Perspectives on Ignatian Decision Making

June 29, 2020

Gonzaga's new Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Annmarie Caño, Ph.D. penned this essay for The Conversation.
A Gonzaga student in an environmental studies course helps build a new trail with the Washington Trails Association on the recently acquired Mica Peak conservation land. (Photo courtesy Professor Greg Gordon)

Cataldo Project Named a National Center for Sustainability Across ...

June 26, 2020

The program aims to infuse sustainability concepts into higher education curricula. The recognition means Gonzaga can be a resource for faculty...
Student-athletes at school

Gonzaga Student Athletes Give Back to Northeast Spokane Community

June 25, 2020

Gonzaga student athletes aim to succeed in the classroom and community by serving the community in Northeast Spokane.