Leadership in Action: Jillian LaBelle Receives WSCPA Award January 28, 2026 Jillian LaBelle, Lecturer of Accounting has been honored by the Washington Society of CPAs as their Volunteer of the Year. Senior Spotlight: GSBA President Alyssa Guzman's Unexpected Gonzaga Connection January 27, 2026 Since stepping foot on campus, Alyssa Guzman has embodied the values that informed her college choice. TEDx Advisor Mohamed Rashed Credits Gonzaga with Shaping His Leadership Journey January 26, 2026 The GU alum and Banner Bank senior leader encourages students to speak up, stay curious and lean into the power of community. In The News: Local Media Spotlight $1 Million Federal Research Grant January 23, 2026 A federal spending bill earmarks $1 million to support advanced science and engineering research, including the Ferro Center for Materials Research. Zags in Tech: Exploring the Future of AI at the IEEE Rising Stars Conference January 20, 2026 Engineering students Miguel Alcira and Kirk Shelton share their takeaways from the IEEE Rising Stars 2026 Conference in Las Vegas. Gonzaga to Partner with Dale Carnegie Training to Offer Professional Communication Courses January 20, 2026 Gonzaga has a new partnership with Dale Carnegie Training to offer professional communication courses through the University's Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL), in collaboration with its College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). Meet the Faculty: Dr. John Collett January 16, 2026 Q&A with M.A. in Sport and Athletic Administration faculty member, Dr. John Collett Ava Knap: Blending Neuroscience and Art to Shape the Future January 15, 2026 Ava Knap, a senior student-athlete at Gonzaga University, is helping shape the University's new Neuroscience program while blending science and art through her Honors thesis. Inspired by personal experiences, she's balancing a rigorous STEM course load, Division I athletics, and campus jobs-all while preparing to become a school psychologist. Ava's story reflects the Jesuit mission of interdisciplinary education, leadership through service, and pursuing one's purpose with curiosity and care. Come for the Competition, Stay for the Community: Danielle Giffin’s Moot Court Experience at Gonzaga Law January 15, 2026 For many law students, moot court is where advocacy skills begin to take shape. For Danielle Giffin, it became a defining part of her law school journey. Bridging Cultures Through Calligraphy January 13, 2026 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. Gonzaga Engages Higher Ed Research Firm EAB January 12, 2026 Gonzaga partners with EAB to strengthen academic excellence and student success while navigating higher education's changing landscape with Jesuit values. Gaining Advocacy Experience with Gonzaga Law’s Extensive Moot Court Teams & Advocacy Competitions January 12, 2026 With ten traveling moot court teams and four in-house advocacy competitions, Gonzaga Law offers significantly more opportunities than most law schools of similar size. That breadth translates into something powerful for students. More access, more courtroom experience, and more ways to turn a passion for advocacy into practice-ready legal skills. A Journey of Mentorship, Impact, and Justice in Alaska January 12, 2026 Assistant Dean Susan Lee's 20-year commitment to Alaska's Color of Justice Program has helped introduce high school students to legal careers while fostering meaningful mentorships across the state. One such relationship, with Gonzaga Law alumna and Nome magistrate judge Pamela Hess, exemplifies how early exposure, sustained guidance, and opportunity can shape impactful legal careers and strengthen communities. Gonzaga University Earns Gold Sustainability Rating January 09, 2026 Gonzaga University has earned a second consecutive STARS Gold rating in recognition of its dedication to improving sustainability from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. Gonzaga Professor Examines Alfred North Whitehead’s Legacy at International Philosophy Conference January 08, 2026 Gonzaga philosophy professor Brian G. Henning reflects on the enduring influence of Alfred North Whitehead during an international conference marking 100 years of Science and the Modern World and its relevance to environmental ethics today.