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
Theater in the Time of Pandemic: Collaborative Virtual Productions Coming in MarchSeattle University Theatre is joining forces with the undergraduate theatre training programs from Cornish College of the Arts and the University of Washington to present Uncharted Waters, a virtual tri-production of two plays: William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night and a new devised work, Bodies of Water, responding to the themes of Twelfth Night.February 11, 2021
Invalid ImageSU Arts Leadership is a Partner in New Seattle Arts FellowshipThe Seattle University Arts Leadership program is partnering with four leading arts organizations to launch the Seattle Arts Fellowship, which supports emerging leaders and administrators of color.November 24, 2020
Invalid ImageGraduate Student and Edmonds Food Bank Executive Director Named Citizen of the YearCasey Davis, ’22, a student in Seattle U's Master of Nonprofit Leadership program and executive director of the Edmonds Food Bank, received the 2020 Edmonds Citizen of the Year award, along with the volunteers who staff it.October 14, 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
Invalid ImageThis Year's Common Text program addresses racial justiceEach year the university selects a text or texts to launch the academic year for incoming students. Incoming students receive the year’s Common Text over the summer, and the issues it raises are incorporated into some classes and pursued in a year-long series of programs built around the themes. This year, rather than having just one text, organizers selected a number of resources.September 11, 2020
COVID-19 Didn’t Stop Mentoring Program for Middle School StudentsSince 2015, Seattle U staff and students have led mentoring programs for students at Washington Middle School. And like all things impacted by COVID-19, this program required new thinking after Seattle Public Schools moved to remote instruction last April.September 10, 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
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
Project on Family Homelessness Ends 10 Years of AdvocacyThe Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation-funded initiative on family homelessness, which ends this month, is credited with raising awareness of the issue over the course of a decade.August 21, 2020
Eurovision Song Contest Meets Professor Meets Seattle U Students in Humanities SeminarLike millions of others growing up in Europe, David Green joined his family for a TV-watching ritual one Saturday night each spring: the annual Eurovision Song Contest. It became a humanities seminar course he teaches.July 27, 2020
A View of the World: Winners of 4th Annual “Imagining the World” Photo Competition announcedThe Imagining the World: Study Abroad and International Photography Competition highlights the college’s and university’s participation in the global community.July 1, 2020
Invalid ImageEngage Your MindRegister by June 26 for free, virtual summer course that pursues intersection of city, Seattle U & social justice.June 24, 2020
Faculty and Students Focused on Community-Engaged LearningOne of the hallmarks of academics at Seattle University is community engagement. Professors design courses that get their students involved in local organizations, while students take classes in science, math, criminal justice and the humanities, among others.June 23, 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
Earth Talks Webinar Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Earth DayA leader in sustainability, Seattle University takes part in global event by encouraging action and participation in initiatives that focus on the urgent need for environmental protection and climate solutions.April 21, 2020
Invalid ImageBainum Family Foundation Grant to Provide Local Families with Early Learning KitsGrant to the Seattle University Youth Initiative will help fill the void left by closures of early learning programs due to COVID-19.April 14, 2020
Fr. Steve’s Easter Homily, “Jesus met them on their way”This Easter holiday, as we share with you our greetings and prayers online, Seattle University President Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., presents his Easter homily in a video to the campus community.April 12, 2020
Invalid ImageSeattle U in the News: Where Is God in a Pandemic?James Martin, S.J., honorary doctorate recipient and speaker at SU's 2019 undergraduate commencement ceremony, writes about the mystery of suffering.March 22, 2020
Invalid ImageSeattle U in the News: Should colleges pay their athletes? What Catholic social teaching has to say.Pat Kelly, S.J., associate professor of theology and religious studies, shares a perspective on sport and spirituality.March 20, 2020
Invalid ImageSeattle U in the News: Faculty member Dr. Quinton Morris new co-chair of Seattle Arts CommissionDr. Morris is a concert violinist, educator, entrepreneur and filmmaker.February 14, 2020
A Journey to Mexico, A Ministry to the UniversityFor almost 25 years, Professor Jeanette Rodriguez, PhD, has organized an annual winter trip to Cuernavaca, Mexico, for faculty, staff, alumni and community members to participate in the Guadalupe Faith and Hospitality Experience. It's become her ministry to Seattle U.January 16, 2020
Invalid Image"Healing Justice" project receives Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grantThis College of Arts and Sciences project will explore an assortment of frameworks and practices that offer holistic recovery from the psycho-spiritual and physical health consequences of oppression-linked health threats.December 6, 2019
Ethics Bowl team wins Northwest Regional Intercollegiate competitionThe victory earned the team a bid to the national competition for the third year in a row.November 27, 2019
Seattle U senior Serena Oduro is a finalist for prestigious Rhodes and Marshall scholarshipsHighly accomplished student is university's first Rhodes finalist since 2005.November 18, 2019
Hillary and Chelsea Clinton at Seattle UniversityThe Clintons discussed their new book, The Book of Gutsy Women: Favorite Stories of Courage and Resilience.October 19, 2019
Alfie Scholar Haley Cummins Featured as One of 100 Young Local ChangemakersSeattle U student Haley Cummins (Strategic Communications ’21) is one of 100 young local changemakers featured in the We the Future exhibit curated by the Gates Foundation Discovery Center. October 17, 2019
A Priest for His Brother PriestsFather Arturo Araujo returns to his alma mater to become rector of the Arrupe Jesuit Community.October 4, 2019
Invalid ImageGates Foundation Grant to Help Close Math Gap in Seattle SchoolsA $1.6 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to Seattle University will be used to launch Seattle’s first Local Improvement Network for elementary school communities and their neighborhood partners.September 19, 2019
Lifting up the Best of CatholicismJeanette Rodriguez begins as interim director of the Institute for Catholic Thought and Culture.September 13, 2019
Invalid ImageSeattle U in the news: Why do Seattleites complain so much?Kathleen Cook, PhD, chair of the Seattle U Psychology program, was among those interviewed to answer this question in a replay of a SoundQ weekly podcast. September 12, 2019
Invalid ImageSeattle Central and Seattle Schools launch effort to boost diversity of educatorsSeattle Central has launched the Academy for Rising Educators, a program that offers an Associate of Arts degree with a focus on education and social justice. Graduates will have the option to directly transfer into teaching programs at Seattle University and City University.August 20, 2019