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Led by faculty with cross-campus support, Seattle University is embarking on an ambitious plan of wholly revising its curriculum.

Niki McKay shares how she built one of the fastest-growing private businesses in the state with Blue Danube Productions.

Men’s hoops star Cameron Tyson, ‘23, reflects on his memorable time at SU—on and off the court.

Seattle University enhances Graduate, Online and Professional Education to meet the needs of today’s students with a nod to the future via expanded courses, state-of-the-art facilities and enhanced programming.

Krishna Kanth Sriramagiri reflects on his experience as president of the Graduate Student Council.

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.

Get to know two graduates of the Class of 2024 who share their experience at SU and how the support of donors via scholarships made their dream of higher education a reality.

New Department Chair and Amazon Endowed Chair of Computer Science Dr. Burkhard Englert will be integral in supporting and growing the department and student outcomes.

Associate Professor Onur Bakiner’s research explores the people-side of artificial intelligence—its promising opportunities and potential pitfalls.

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

Assistant Professor of Film Studies receives grant to fund research and writing about animals’ evolution—in light of environmental factors and mass extinction—as documented on film.

In recognition of Earth Day, Seattle University has lined up events focused on environmental justice and sustainability all month long.

As executive director of the Institute for Catholic Thought and Culture, Professor Jeanette Rodriguez, PhD, is answering Pope Francis’ call to action on the climate crisis.

Sundborg Center for Community Engagement marks 20-year milestone with a record of building community relationships and bolstering learning opportunities for students.

Students who power student-run radio station KXSU bring home two prestigious awards.

Collaboration to launch South Sound hub will increase access for students and the community alike.

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

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.

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.

After sweeping regionals in the fall, SU’s award-winning Ethics Bowl team will compete among the best in the U.S.

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.

Assistant Chemistry Professor Christopher Whidbey started at Seattle University thinking he would go to medical school. Instead, his experience as an undergraduate led him in a new direction.

DJ Traina, ‘18, merged his passions for engineering and art in a unique career designing and building advanced medical simulators to train medical responders from far away battlefields to the streets of King County.