The Stories of Seattle University
Starting Retirement, Shaping Tomorrow
Evelyn Eng, ’81, and husband Gary create a legacy giving strategy as they enter retirement that includes making an impact now.
Giving with Intention
Ignatian discernment, mission and fostering change drive principles for giving.
Remembering a Mountaineer
The passing of SU alum Jim Whittaker drew much media attention, as did Trump’s criticism of Pope Leo and the latest on the war in Iran.
Art Inspired by Nature
Cornish BFA student Madeline McKinney uses layered, mixed-media forms to reframe how we see animals and the environment.
SU Gives Raises $1.1M
Thanks to the generosity of so many, the university’s annual day of giving will help fund essential scholarships, programs and student experiences.
Honoring a Visionary of the Arts
Artist and musician Reggie Watts to receive honorary degree from Cornish.
Remembering Jim Whittaker
The mountaineer who was the first American to summit Mount Everest.
Countdown to SU Gives
Annual 24-hour fundraising event supports essential scholarships, programs and student experiences.
Cornish Alums Star in Rock Opera
Alexander Kilian, ’23, and Molly Sides, ’10, play the leads in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at The 5th Avenue Theatre.
Based On an Unbelievable True Story
A prolonged legal fight by Seattle University alum Kevin Eggers to help a homeless client reclaim her car—and her life—becomes the inspiration for Tow, a new film starring Rose Byrne.
Commencement and Confetti
As the Seahawks soared to a Super Bowl victory, sociology grad Nijeria McClain balanced finals and football as she supported her beau, Devon Witherspoon.
Bright Horizon
Alumna is competing in Nordic skiing and biathlon at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games.