Sharon Suh is the New Wismer ProfessorThe professorship will allow the scholar time to conduct research as well as collaborate with Office of Diversity and Inclusion.May 5, 2023
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Not Your Typical PoliticianSeattle University’s Institute of Public Service is in 'Conversation' with Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez. February 14, 2023
Celebrating Black History MonthHonoring and standing in solidarity, acknowledging the ‘hard truths of the past to bring forth a more hope-filled future.’ February 1, 2023
Red Talk: Mindfulness and Healing Race-Based TraumaExploring the intersection of Buddhism, neuroscience and mindfulness.January 31, 2023
Building Community and BelongingNew proposal aims to research the importance of Black culture and history in creating supportive and nurturing communities. January 31, 2023
Invalid ImageSpiritual GuidanceThe winter series of virtual workshops is sponsored by the Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement. January 17, 2023
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.The celebration will center on the legacy of Dr. King's work and the importance of continuing that work today.January 12, 2023
Remembering Patrick O'Leary, S.J.The beloved Jesuit, who served Seattle University for three decades, was a foundation of Jesuit spirituality on campus.January 5, 2023
Good ReadsExpand your reading list for 2023 with the latest works by faculty authors. January 5, 2023
Invalid ImageDombrowski Publishes Book, Two New Articles"Process Mysticism" is book #22 for the professor emeritus of philosophy.December 14, 2022
A Day in the Life in ParisOne student’s perspective on the valuable and worldly experience of education abroad. November 21, 2022
Speaking from ExperienceAssistant Professor Paige Gardner, ’11 MEd, PhD, co-director of the Student Development Administration program, offers students a unique perspective as a scholar-practitioner. November 21, 2022
Good ReadsRecent books authored by Seattle University faculty showcase diversity and expertise.November 14, 2022
Invalid ImageThe Return of Red TalksOffice of Diversity and Inclusion kicks off yearlong speaker series on “Freedom Dreaming: The Intersectional Voices on Collective Liberation.”November 14, 2022
A Spiritual Hippocratic Oath to LGBTQIA+ CommunityCenter for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement presents a talk with Bruce Knotts on matters impacting LGBTQIA+ around the world. November 4, 2022
A Safe Place to LandDerrick Belgarde, ’13, ’15 MPA, and his team strive to support a mission of providing sacred space to nurture, affirm and strengthen the spirit of urban Native people.November 3, 2022
Leadership Ushers in New Era at Seattle UniversityNew deans and vice presidents reflect and elevate the university’s commitment to inclusive excellence for today and for the future. October 27, 2022
Taking Action for the Planet and PeopleSeattle University spotlights its work on Laudato Si’ and Pope’s call to care for our common home.October 18, 2022
Invalid ImageSeattle University hosts a conversation with SPD Chief Adrian Diaz, City Councilmember Sara Nelson and Dr. Vin GuptaChief Adrian Diaz, Councilmember Sara Nelson, Dr. Vin GuptaOctober 13, 2022
A ‘Conversation’ Around the Pressing Issues of the DayInstitute of Public Service-hosted event will feature Seattle PD Chief Adrian Diaz, public health physician and doctor Vin Gupta, MD, and Seattle City Councilmember Sara Nelson.October 12, 2022
Black Voters Matter Co-Founder LaTosha Brown Coming to CampusTalk will focus on advancing racial equity in communities.September 27, 2022
Art Memorializes Anniversary of 16 St. Baptist Church BombingNew work by Hiawatha D. is now part of art collection at the Chapel of St. Ignatius. September 23, 2022
Ambassador of Japan to the U.S. Visits SUKoji Tomita spoke on U.S.–Japan relations and the renewed focus on the Indo-Pacific region.July 7, 2022
Chapel of St. Ignatius Honored by American Institute of ArchitectsAIA bestows prestigious Twenty-five Year Award upon the chapel, praising its architectural design and timelessness. June 27, 2022
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25th Anniversary of the Chapel of St. IgnatiusMemories and momentous occasions reflect the importance of a chapel that has evolved into a vibrant gathering place for so many.May 16, 2022
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Catholic Heritage Series’ Summit on Synod, Women and LeadershipWith speakers from Seattle U and across the country, event will provide a space for women and men to participate in the synod and Jesuit discernment process.April 27, 2022
Vice President for Mission Integration AnnouncedCatherine Punsalan-Manlimos, PhD, current Assistant to the President for Mission Integration at University of Detroit Mercy, will return to Seattle University with broad administrative experience and deep grounding in Jesuit education.April 14, 2022
2022 Crosscut Festival Returning to Seattle UniversityFestival programming this year will be in-person at Seattle University on May 7, with plenty of opportunity to engage virtually, too.April 4, 2022
Historic EncounterTwo SU students participated in a dialogue with Pope Francis last month.March 24, 2022
Activating Collaboration and ConnectionSeattle University continues its female faculty series in honor of Women's History Month with Dr. Christina Roberts.March 22, 2022
Remembering Desmond TutuArchbishop Desmond Tutu, who passed away Dec. 26, 2021, was celebrated for his tireless work as an anti-apartheid and social justice activist. In 2000, President Emeritus Stephen Sundborg, S.J., conferred an honorary doctorate to Bishop Tutu.January 7, 2022
Invalid ImageWorks by Two Faculty Included in State Book Award WinnerAn essay and a poem by Seattle University faculty appear in the book Alone Together: Love, Grief, and Comfort in the Time of COVID-19, which was a winner in the 2021 Washington State Book Awards.September 13, 2021
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New Book About the Architect of the World Trade Center Seeks Deeper Understanding of its CreatorAs the nation approaches the 20-year remembrance of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and the destruction of the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers, Seattle University philosophy Professor Paul Kidder, PhD, has written a new book on the Trade Center’s architect, Minoru Yamasaki.July 28, 2021
Invalid ImageSeattle U in the News: Five ways MacKenzie Scott’s $8.5 billion commitment to social and economic justice is a model for other donorsIn an essay for The Conversation, Seattle U Associate Professor of Nonprofit Leadership Elizabeth Dale, PhD, says philanthropist MacKenzie Scott is modeling five best practices for social change giving with her latest $2.7 billion in charitable giving.June 16, 2021
Faculty Receive Provost’s AwardsProfessors Mathew Isaac in Albers, Brooke Coleman in Law and Serena Cosgrove in Arts and Sciences received this year’s Provost’s Award for Excellence in Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors for Tenure/Tenure Track Faculty. The awards were presented by Provost Shane P. Martin on June 7.June 8, 2021
Film Studies Professor Explores the Intersection of Humanities and ScienceRecognizing the potential for students to explore entirely new ways of working in his Film Studies classes, Assistant Professor Benjamin Schultz-Figueroa, PhD, creates opportunities to develop interdisciplinary work between the arts and science. May 27, 2021
Imagining the World: A RetrospectiveIn its 12 year history, Imagining the World highlighted the College of Arts and Sciences' participation in the global community. Through this photography contest, students, faculty, and staff captured more than a moment in their experiences – they shared a very personal window into the world they explore.May 25, 2021
Invalid Image$38 million set of gifts from Ballmer Group to address behavioral health crisis aims to bolster workforce, resources across WashingtonSeattle University is one of a number of colleges and universities in the state participating in this effort through graduate student financial assistance provided by the Ballmer Group gifts. The grants will support students in multiple accredited graduate programs in mental health counseling and social work.May 21, 2021
A Compassionate HandAlumna combines faith with healing as a chaplain for first responders. May 12, 2021
Curating the Intersection of Art and ScienceThe Jim and Janet Sinegal Center for Science and Innovation will feature works by renowned local and national artists.April 29, 2021
“Unmute The Voices,” led by Dr. Quinton MorrisThis June, Seattle’s Classical KING FM and Dr. Quinton Morris, their inaugural Artist-Scholar in Residence, launch Unmute The Voices, a new audio and video project celebrating the music and performances of BIPOC composers and performers with dedicated space for BIPOC artistry.April 19, 2021
ICTC Welcomes New Faculty FellowsThe Institute for Catholic Thought and Culture (ICTC) at Seattle University recently announced its 2021-22 Faculty Fellows representing a variety of disciplines.April 15, 2021
Leading Theologian, Dr. Jeanette Rodriguez, Appointed Director, Institute for Catholic Thought & CultureGuiding the vision behind ICTC through a global Catholic lens.April 14, 2021
Invalid ImageEarth Month: Indigenous elders are teaching me the lesson of abundant generosityAlumna Claire Lucas, '19, moved to rural Montana after graduation to work as a caregiver for Native American elders. She penned the essay, "Indigenous elders are teaching me the lesson of abundant generosity," for the National Catholic Reporter's EarthBeat blog. April 6, 2021
Invalid ImageSeattle U in the News: Anti-Asian hate crimes in focus after high-profile incidentsChair of the Seattle U Department of Social Work Hye-Kyung Kang, PhD, was interviewed by KING5 News in the aftermath of the Georgia spa killings and a study that reported hate crimes against Asian-Americans jumped 149 percent from 2019 to 2020 in 16 of America's largest cities, including Seattle.March 18, 2021
Invalid ImageElizabeth Dale receives 2021 Emerging Scholar AwardElizabeth J. Dale, PhD, assistant professor in the Nonprofit Leadership program, is the recipient of the 2021 Emerging Scholar Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals, which honors an early-career scholar or a scholar-practitioner whose research has and will continue to shape the discourse on philanthropy and fundraising.March 17, 2021
Invalid ImageA Pledge of Civility Towards a Pandemic-Free FutureCommunity, connectivity and humanity are what prompted two Alfie Scholars at Seattle University to kickstart The COVID-19 Civility Pledge Campaign.March 16, 2021
Cynthia B. Dillard, PhD, University of Georgia Scholar, Appointed Dean of the College of EducationFollowing an extensive national search, Cynthia B. Dillard, PhD, has been appointed Dean of Seattle University’s College of Education. Dr. Dillard currently serves as the Mary Frances Early Professor in Teacher Education at the University of Georgia.March 9, 2021