President's Updates

We write to welcome you back to campus as we begin the new term and to offer support and resources as we come back together in the spirit of growth, understanding, and advancing an inclusive, academically excellent university for all.

As we move through the season of Advent, those who are Catholic prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ, the light that shines in the darkness. Even for members of our university community who are not Christian, the idea of celebrating light is meaningful.

As our region continues to recover from this week’s severe flooding and evacuations, I want to express our shared concern for those who have been impacted — whether directly or through loved ones.

As we prepare to gather with loved ones to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, I am grateful to be a member of this community of care, dedicated to our Jesuit values, to academic excellence, and to empowering our students to become leaders for a just and humane world. 

Seattle University will close on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. This is a time to honor and express our deep gratitude to all who have served and continue to serve in the United States Armed Forces.

I am delighted to announce that Jordan Talge has been appointed Vice President and University Counsel, a role in which he will continue to provide exceptional leadership and legal guidance for Seattle University.