Invalid Image2020-2021 Naef Scholars AnnouncedIn a message to campus today, President Stephen Sundborg, S.J., announced the recipients of the 2020-2021 Naef Scholarship.October 5, 2020
Invalid ImageDouble Alum Bryce Rassilyer is a Puget Sound Business Journal ‘40 Under 40’Bryce Rassilyer, ’07, ’08, who earned three degrees from Seattle University and is a CPA whose work supports nonprofits, was among those selected for the Puget Sound Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” list.October 5, 2020
The Campaign for the Uncommon Good Q&ACommunity engagement cornerstone of campaign as it enters its final year. October 2, 2020
Invalid Image“A Towering Presence” – Remembering Bernie StecklerBernie Steckler, a much-beloved and longtime member of Seattle University’s faculty, passed away Sept. 23.October 1, 2020
Invalid ImageSeattle U Professor Appointed to Washington State Arts CommissionJasmine Mahmoud, PhD, assistant professor of Performing Arts & Arts Leadership in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been appointed a Washington State Arts Commissioner by Gov. Jay Inslee.October 1, 2020
Digital Viewbook Brings Campus Experience to Prospective StudentsUndergraduate Admissions staff uphold Seattle U’s Jesuit tradition of meeting students where they are—online, in this case—through the recent launch of its redesigned digital viewbook.October 1, 2020
Melissa Chamberlain and the Case of the Malodorous MoneyWhile nothing about 2020 should surprise us by now, the Executive Library Coordinator recently found herself in a role she never imagined.September 30, 2020
Seattle U and Rainier Scholars Partner on New Scholarship ProgramUniversity pledges full-need scholarships for underrepresented students of color.September 25, 2020
Staying the CourseNonprofit leader Gary Davis, '10 MNPL, embraces change while supporting communities.September 21, 2020
Taking ActionAlumna Toyia T. Taylor, ’11, MFAL, inspires youth to find and express their voices.September 21, 2020
Invalid ImageSeattle U in the News: The Stress From COVID-19 is TremendousKira Mauseth, PhD, senior instructor of Psychology, was interviewed for a Seattle Times story that examines the impacts on our mental health after six months of lock down. “Nobody is immune from this,” said Kira Mauseth, one of Washington state’s top behavioral health officials. “Nobody.”September 18, 2020
Seattle U Builds Community in First Virtual Welcome WeekStudent Development team took its annual orientation offerings online for first-year and transfer students.September 16, 2020
LIFT SU Bolsters Seattle U’s Inclusive Excellence Action Plan for Racial Justice and Anti-Racist EducationNatasha Martin, JD, vice president for Diversity and Inclusion and associate professor of law, created and delivered the university’s latest action plan during the President’s Welcome, laying the framework for the university to continue advancing inclusive excellence and align antiracism to its strategic direction and purpose.September 9, 2020
Invalid ImageQuinton Morris is First Artist-Scholar in Residence for KING FMAssociate Professor Dr. Quinton Morris, director of chamber and instrumental music and founder of the music education organization Key to Change, will serve as the first Artist-Scholar in Residence for Classical KING FM 98.1 for a two-year term beginning Sept. 15.September 4, 2020
Professor Mary Alberg Awarded National Science Foundation GrantMary Alberg, professor of physics, was recently awarded funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for her project “Hadron Structure and Interactions.”September 2, 2020
Invalid ImageProfessors Awarded U.S. State Department Funding for Study of the U.S. Institute for Scholars on Religious Freedom and PluralismBeatrice Lawrence, associate professor of Theology and Religious Studies, and Charles M. Tung, associate professor of English, received State Department funding to host the Study of the U.S. Institute for Scholars on Religious Freedom and Pluralism at Seattle University.August 25, 2020
Alumnus Gives Back in New Role at Seattle PrepRecent Albers School of Business and Economics grad Seth Chism, ’20, is preparing to step into a new role as a volunteer instructor at Seattle Prep, his high school alma mater.August 12, 2020
Dean of Nursing Inducted into WSNA Hall of FameThe Dean of Seattle University’s College of Nursing, Kristen Swanson, PhD, RN, FAAN, is among those who have been inducted into the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA) 2020 Hall of Fame, which recognizes achievements that will endure beyond their lifetimes.August 6, 2020
Invalid ImageSeattle U in the News: Who is Getting COVID-19 in King County?People of color are disproportionately affected by COVID-19 and the trend when associated with income wasn't much of a surprise to Jodi O'Brien, a sociology professor at Seattle University.July 31, 2020
Invalid ImageSeattle U in the News: 5 takeaways from MacKenzie Scott’s $1.7 billion in support for social justice causes"As a scholar of philanthropy, I believe that (MacKenzie) Scott is modeling five best practices for social change giving," writes Elizabeth Dale, PhD, assistant professor of Nonprofit Leadership.July 30, 2020
Invalid ImageSeattle U in the News: How to Recognize if You're Being Racially GaslightedAssociate Professor of Political Science Angelique Davis, JD, is the primary source for a story in Mashable that defines and explains racial gaslightingJune 26, 2020
Seattle U in the News: Lara Branigan profiled in BlueprintBlueprint, a trade journal for facilities professionals, featured a profile of Seattle U's Lara Branigan, director of design and construction, and her work on the new Center for Science and Innovation.June 25, 2020
Going the DistanceWhen Seattle University announced its plan to transition to online learning in response to the COVID-19 crisis, Rubiná Mahsud, PhD, of Albers School of Business and Economics had to quickly redesign her courses while stuck in a time zone 12 hours ahead of Seattle.June 23, 2020
Invalid ImageNursing Faculty Member Awarded Parkinson’s Foundation 2020 Nurse Faculty GrantThe Parkinson’s Foundation has awarded the third Parkinson’s Foundation Nurse Faculty Award to three nurses, including Mo-Kyung Sin, PhD, RN, an associate professor of nursing at Seattle University.June 23, 2020
Nursing Grad Student Establishes COVID-19 Training and Policy ProgramsWith intensive experience in the health care field, Sarah Welch, ’21, is working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis as a STAT registered nurse, while pursuing a doctorate at Seattle University’s College of Nursing.June 22, 2020
Honoring the Class of 2020Although Seattle University’s in-person commencement ceremonies have been rescheduled due to COVID-19 restrictions, virtual events organized by various departments across campus will celebrate the accomplishments of this year’s graduating class.June 11, 2020
Invalid ImageM.J. Murdock Charitable Trust awards $120,000 in grants to Seattle University for scientific researchThe M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust recently awarded Seattle University with $120,000 for two research projects, one that will help improve maternal and child health and another that will increase understanding of beneficial insects in urban gardens.June 11, 2020
The Business of COVIDAlbers faculty research ethics around data privacy amid push for contact tracing as businesses and organizations reopen.June 9, 2020
An Entrepreneurial Idea That SticksMeet this year’s Grand Prize Winner of the annual Business Plan Competition.June 5, 2020
Invalid ImageRemembering Paul MilanSU mourns the passing of a beloved colleague who "contributed greatly to fabric of the university."June 2, 2020
Invalid ImageBannan ScholarsScience and Engineering Dean Michael Quinn announces 2020-2021 recipients. June 1, 2020
Invalid ImageStudent AwardsProvost Shane P. Martin announces the 2019-2020 recipients of the President’s Award, Provost’s Award and Provost’s Award for Graduate Student Excellence. May 26, 2020
Invalid ImageTenure and PromotionsProvost Shane P. Martin announces tenure and promotions for 2020-2021.May 26, 2020
Invalid ImageThe Significance of Laudato Si’ at Seattle University on its 5th AnniversaryThree faculty members reflect on the continued importance of the papal encyclical and resources for celebrating the anniversary observance.May 20, 2020
Invalid ImageSeattle U in the News: What does COVID-19 mean for the future of college admissions?Seattle University Provost Shane P. Martin was among those interviewed for a PBS NewsHour story about the impact of the pandemic on standardized tests for college admissions.May 19, 2020