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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.
The Stories of Seattle University
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.
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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.
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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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Ethics Bowl Going to Nationals
After sweeping regionals in the fall, SU’s award-winning Ethics Bowl team will compete among the best in the U.S.
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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.
The Student Becomes the Teacher
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.