Fentanyl Overdose Prevention and a Bit of Kindness May 12, 2025 Gonzaga grad and UW medical student Matthew Lumsden serves the most vulnerable through Spokane Regional Health District's Syringe Services to help abet the fentanyl overdose epidemic School of Law Appoints Crystal Gamache as Program Developer for CF-CRJI April 29, 2025 Gonzaga University School of Law appoints Crystal Gamache as program developer for the Conaway Family Children and Parents Representation and Justice Initiative, advancing child advocacy and family representation through education, clinics, and fellowships. The Ignatian Gala as a Testament of Leadership, Legacy and Love April 22, 2025 Gonzaga University's 2025 Ignatian Gala was like none other, every detail referencing some aspect of the lives of Julie and Thayne McCulloh, whose collective service to Gonzaga University spans six decades. Senior Spotlight: Amari Troutt Builds Belonging April 15, 2025 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. Inspiring the Next Generation of Environmentalists April 14, 2025 Gonzaga's Climate Literacy Fellows bring hands-on climate science lessons to Spokane K-8 classrooms, inspiring the next generation to understand and act on climate change. For Van Allen, Retirement Didn't Last Long April 12, 2025 Discover the remarkable journey of Jackie Van Allen, whose retirement from Gonzaga in 2023 turned into a whirlwind of reappointments, leading her back as the director of Sponsored Research and Programs. Gonzaga Earns Salmon-Safe Certification April 03, 2025 Gonzaga University has been awarded Salmon-Safe certification from environmental organization Salmon-Safe, meaning the University's campus demonstrates a high level of environmental stewardship and will continue to do so into the future. Climate Institute Partners with Spokane, The Lands Council for Grant Aimed at Air Pollution April 01, 2025 A new $675,000 grant from the Washington Department of Ecology awarded to the Institute for Climate, Water and the Environment in partnership with the City of Spokane and The Lands Council will help tackle local air pollution. When the Student Becomes the Teacher March 31, 2025 Gonzaga students are making a difference at Gonzaga Family Haven, mentoring youth, supporting education, and fostering community engagement through service and leadership. Many Hands Make Light Work March 06, 2025 While student-athletes are perhaps most recognizable on the courts, fields and lakes where they excel at their respective sports, they are a regular presence throughout Spokane through a vibrant community-service program organized by GU Athletics and student leaders on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). In The News: Spokane Journal of Business on the Tech Hub’s Next Steps February 13, 2025 The Spokane Journal of Business recently published an update on the efforts to create an Inland Northwest "Tech Hub" by a Gonzaga-led consortium of higher education, government, tribal and business partners. Austin Johnson ('18) and Commitment to Connection in the Spokane School System February 05, 2025 Gonzaga alum Austin Johnson ('18) is giving back to Spokane's youth by helping students find engagement opportunities in schools. From his own experiences in the foster system to his role as an engagement navigator, Johnson is shaping the future of local education through proactive mentorship and community involvement. In The News: Tech Hub Awarded $48 Million Federal Grant January 15, 2025 The U.S. Department of Commerce announced Tuesday a $48 million grant to help launch the American Aerospace Materials Materials Manufacturing Center. Storytelling as Social Justice December 11, 2024 Discover how Gonzaga alum Michael Larson ('21) turned his challenging upbringing and passion for social justice into Humans for Housing, a nonprofit advocating for homeless communities through storytelling and advocacy. Scott Morris ('80) Awarded University District's 2024 Impact Award December 11, 2024 Morris, Gonzaga Trustee Emeritus and former CEO of Avista, was a major driver in the development of the University District (UD), which transformed an all-but-abandoned part of Spokane into a hub for higher education, collaboration, and innovation.