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Largest Art Gift Ever

In a truly transformational gift, philanthropist Richard Hedreen donates $300M art collection and seed funding for new Seattle University Museum of Art.

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2024 First-Year Confirmation Deadline Extended

In light of delays in the 2024-25 FAFSA rollout, the Admissions Office has extended the enrollment deposit deadline for admitted first-year applicants to June 1, 2024. Ready to commit to Seattle University? Claim your spot by completing the Admissions Response Form in your Redhawk Admissions Portal!

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Largest Art Gift Ever

In a truly transformative gift, philanthropist Richard Hedreen donates $300M art collection to Seattle University, along with seed money to fund an art museum.

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Cozy Up with A Good Book

Expand your reading list with the latest diverse works by faculty authors.

Seattle University to Receive $300 Million Art Collection

The hotel developer Richard Hedreen is donating more than 200 artworks, and $25 million in seed money, in honor of his wife, Betty, an alumna.

Voices for Change in Black Maternal Health

Nursing undergraduates turn a year-long population health internship into a peer-reviewed journal article calling for change to lower mortality rates among Black mothers.

Provost Fellows Showcase Progress in Reimagining the Curriculum

Members of working groups focused on curricular changes lead second summit to share achievements at the midway point.

Knowledge of the Culture

The new senior director of the Seattle University Indigenous Peoples Institute, Jill “tsi sqʷux̌ʷaʔł” La Pointe, may be new to the role but her connections to campus run deep.

Alumni Spotlight: From Nike to Taco Bell CEO

Sean Tresvant thought he was destined for ESPN, but after finding a new path aided by earning an MBA, he went on to lead Nike’s Air Jordan division and now Taco Bell.

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