Impact Stories
Hameed Makttoof, '20
Calling the Fostering Scholars program a “gift from God,” Hameed's story exemplifies the power of determination and perseverance reinforced by cura personalis, the Jesuit value of care for the whole body.
Seattle U is uniquely positioned to take its rightful place as a university known for transforming and making a positive impact in the region and the world.
A Jesuit education means more than acquiring academic curiosity and knowledge— just as important is what you do with that knowledge and curiosity to make a difference. Our mission calls students, faculty and staff to grow personally and spiritually, to develop a sense of responsibility for themselves and their community and to make ethical choices throughout their lives.
Campaign Progress
$107m raised
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A $100 million investment in SU’s Mission and Programs will support key areas that further SU’s human approach and Jesuit service.
Programs of Distinction
Seattle U’s programs and centers, such as the Center for Community Engagement, the Center for Environmental Justice, the Institute for Catholic Thought and Culture, and the Fostering Scholars, Mission and Ministry and Student Development programs, provide opportunity for students, faculty and staff to engage in mission-focused community service, to demonstrate leadership in sustainable practices and environmental justice, to explore their own spirituality and deepen their faith, and to create community. The Campaign for the Uncommon Good will raise $100 million for new and continuing programs, initiatives and research that will strengthen the university’s impact individually, locally and globally.
Gifted Faculty
Seattle University faculty members play a critical role in delivering the rigorous Jesuit education for which Seattle U is known. Accomplished and renowned in their fields, our faculty is dedicated to shaping the next generation of purposeful, skilled leaders. Educators of this caliber are in high demand nationally and internationally. Seattle U must compete for the best and brightest among them or stand to lose our competitive edge. The Campaign for the Uncommon Good will fund the creation of 10-20 new positions, including endowed deanships and professorships in order to grow and retain the highest caliber faculty.
A mission that strengthens our foundation. Programs that build for the future.
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Jason Oliver, '00
“Seattle University is a place of love where I received the same thing my family gave to me—a foundation built on love and support and a compass to guide me through life.”
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Aakanksha Sinha, PhD
Aakanksha Sinha’s purpose is driven by the greater good
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Joseph Nguyen, '06
A beacon of hope and a voice for his community and district, Joseph Nguyen, ’06, is determined to use his platform to elevate voices and ideas that have, in the past, been left out of the conversation.
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Aerica Shimizu Banks, '10
A vibrant leader and advocate for underrepresented communities, she has worked both in and alongside government to drive sustainable change for communities of color and women.
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Diana and John Dougherty, '66
John and Diana Dougherty fulfill one of their dreams by giving back to Seattle University with a gift by will.
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Alex Levinson, '18
Growing up in New Mexico, Alex Levinson experienced economic, cultural and social diversity. As a child, he knew that his home looked different than those of his friends. So, he found heart-centered education.
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Bridget Brewer, '88
One of three women in her class, Bridget Brewer used the Project Center to launch a career in leadership while holding onto the Jesuit concept of questioning and owning her decisions and owning her values.
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Angela Flores-Marcus, '19
With compassion and community Angela Flores-Marcus blossomed with success in STEM studies.
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Redhawk Parents Corky Chew and Nancy Gilbert
Corky Chew, Nancy Gilbert and Brad Chew (’17) share their story of discovery and generosity at the College of Science and Engineering.
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Jesse Goncalves, ’19
Learn more about how this student used service and community impact to enrich learning outside of the classroom.
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Zandrea Harlin, MPH RN-BC
Finding social justice through nursing, this nurse relies on her Jesuit values to tackle disparity in systemic health care.
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Ezra Teshome, '75
Having left Ethiopia with money for tuition but little else, this trustee was afforded an education with the support of Seattle U and continues to pay it forward through service.
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Majd Baniodeh, '11
A child of war-torn Palestine, Majd Baniodeh was already a citizen of the world when she arrived at Seattle University. Learn more about how education and global awareness can give voice to the underserved.
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Henry Louie
This professor brings light to villages in Africa and lights up students academic success, bringing real life experience to STEM studies.
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Emily Graham, '19
A global STEM partnership empowered Emily Graham with a vision to pursue her civil engineering career abroad supporting people and projects where resources are scarce.
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Marika Yaplee, '19
Marika Yaplee did everything in her power to realize her dream of attending Seattle University. Her family had no financial resources to contribute, so she had to figure out how to pay for Seattle U herself.
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Brenda Christensen, '81
When Brenda was growing up in rural Minnesota, being a Girl Scout gave her a way to experience new people and places. A scholarship to study in Italy set her on the path to become a global technology pioneer