All plants, all the timeWell, plant-based food anyway. The Convergence Zone café in the Jim and Janet Sinegal Center for Science and Innovation is the only all-plant-based eatery on campus.November 18, 2021
Invalid ImageGreen Purchasing Practices Earn Seattle University a Top 10 RankingSeattle University’s greening of its purchasing practices earned it a top spot in the latest Sustainable Campus Index (SCI) report sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).November 9, 2021
Ellen Whitlock Baker Appointed Assistant Vice President for Alumni EngagementSeattle University welcomes Ellen Whitlock Baker, the new assistant vice president for Alumni Engagement. In this Q&A, Whitlock Baker discusses her new role, her goals for the Alumni Association and ways to reconnect with the campus community during Homecoming 2021.October 25, 2021
Invalid ImageMake Your Voice Heard: Take the Seattle Public Safety SurveyMembers of the Seattle University community are encouraged to take part in the Seattle Public Safety Survey.October 15, 2021
Invalid ImageSeattle University Promise Program Expands Opportunities for StudentsInitiative includes full tuition for those in College Bound program October 12, 2021
Rankings Round-Up: Wall Street Journal Ranks Seattle U Among Top 16 Percent NationallyUniversity Earns High Marks for Academics, Teaching and SustainabilitySeptember 29, 2021
Invalid ImageGov. Inslee provides video greeting for President Peñalver's InaugurationWashington Governor Jay Inslee got last week’s inauguration ceremony of President Eduardo M. Peñalver started with a video message of congratulations and thanks. September 27, 2021
Seattle U a Top 'Cool School'Recognition affirms our commitment to being a leading university for environmental sustainability. September 14, 2021
Jim and Janet Sinegal Center for Science and Innovation DedicationCelebrating the Sinegal Center—the new heart of Seattle University—with a ribbon cutting and guided tours.September 9, 2021
Invalid ImageEllen Whitlock Baker to join Seattle University as Assistant Vice President for Alumni EngagementNew leader of SU's Alumni Association comes from the University of Washington, where she has served for 16 years.September 8, 2021
Seattle U Alumnus and Medal of Honor Recipient Reflects on End of Afghanistan WarIn the aftermath of the war in Afghanistan, Army officers including Seattle University alumnus Will Swenson, ’01, grapple with what the effects of 20 years of conflict mean to them and their military colleagues-in-arms.September 8, 2021
Return to Campus Means Return to EventsAs Seattle University students get set to start fall quarter largely in-person, the month of September is filled with a variety of special events as we welcome the community back to campus.September 7, 2021
The Students Have Spoken: Seattle U Earns a Spot in The Princeton Review’s The Best 387 CollegesFor the 19th year running, The Princeton Review recognized Seattle University as one of the best colleges in the nation for undergraduate education, according to its new The Best 387 Colleges 2022 guide. Inclusion in the annual guide is based on what students say about their schools when surveyed by the organization. The Princeton Review features only about 14 percent of America’s four-year colleges.September 1, 2021
Keeping Students at the Heart of Health & Safety EffortsFaculty and staff treat students’ overall well-being as a top priority during fall return to campus.August 31, 2021
SU Awarded Grant to Bolster BIPOC Businesses & VendorsInnovation & Entrepreneurship Center and campus partners will work to expand diversity of suppliers.August 3, 2021
Seattle Earns a Spot in Time Magazine’s “The World’s Greatest Places of 2021”If you needed a reason to visit Seattle or to explore the city you live in, “Seattle: Vision of the Future” – the city’s listing in the new guide – might spur you on.July 27, 2021
Invalid ImageSU President Calls for Passage of Dream ActFollowing Friday’s Texas court ruling, President Peñavler joins 400+ university, business and civic leaders calling for bipartisan legislation.July 19, 2021
$302 Million Raised in Seattle University’s The Campaign for the Uncommon GoodSinegal Center for Science & Innovation, 211 new scholarships, 173 new endowments and 10,000 alumni meet engagement challenge, all made possible through the campaign.June 29, 2021
Seattle University Joins College COVID Vaccine ChallengeSeattle U has joined colleges and universities across the nation which have signed up for the COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge sponsored by the White House and the U.S. Department of Education.June 24, 2021
Celebrating the Class of 2021A virtual commencement ceremony and events organized by various departments across campus celebrated the accomplishments of this year’s graduating class.June 17, 2021
Grounds Department and Students Team Up to Study Campus Native Bee HabitatA program to monitor native bees with the hope of creating a better pollinator environment on campus is underway with the help of students and championed by Grounds Manager Shannon Britton.June 14, 2021
Nationally Recognized and Replicated Center for Community Engagement to Be Named in Honor of Fr. SundborgPresident Sundborg’s vision and deep commitment to the Seattle community shaped the launch of CCE.June 11, 2021
Invalid Image2021-2022 Naef Scholarship Recipients NamedThe Naef scholarship program, made possible by an endowment from the estate of Sue M. Naef, recognizes outstanding students from diverse backgrounds in the undergraduate schools and programs of the university. June 10, 2021
Faculty Receive Provost’s AwardsProfessors Mathew Isaac in Albers, Brooke Coleman in Law and Serena Cosgrove in Arts and Sciences received this year’s Provost’s Award for Excellence in Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors for Tenure/Tenure Track Faculty. The awards were presented by Provost Shane P. Martin on June 7.June 8, 2021
New Campus Art Walk LaunchedAs we come to the end of this academic year and contemplate a return to in-person life, ARTS at Seattle U invites those who are able to access campus to reacquaint themselves with Seattle University's beautiful grounds.June 4, 2021
Invalid ImageExit InterviewFather Sundborg reflects on his 24-year presidency and looks ahead in a wide-ranging Q&A.June 2, 2021
Jesuit Legacy and Leadership: In His Own WordsOver the course of his 24 years as President of Seattle University, Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., has thoughtfully penned a vast assortment of writing.June 1, 2021
Talking to Redhawks: How to Shift Your Job & Internship Search in a PandemicThe Career Engagement Office offers suggestions on how to navigate a job search in these uncertain times.May 27, 2021
Invalid ImageBannan Scholars 2021-2022Dean Michael Quinn of the College of Science and Engineering announces the 2021-2022 recipients of the Bannan Scholarship.May 25, 2021
Invalid ImageFather Steve Holds Final President’s Forum, Provides University Updates While Acknowledging World EventsStephen Sundborg, S.J., held the final President’s Forum of the year—and of his presidency—on May 13, noting it was his 72nd such quarterly forum for faculty and staff. May 20, 2021
A Legacy of LeadershipFather Steve steps out of the role of Seattle U’s president and into a new phase of his life this June. May 18, 2021
Invalid ImageSU Earns STARS Gold Rating for Sustainability, Improves ScoreSeattle University has earned a STARS Gold rating for its commitment to sustainability. This marks the third time SU has received a Gold rating.May 14, 2021
Office of Diversity & Inclusion Set to Host University’s First Racial Equity SummitThis LIFT SU initiative will gather together the Seattle University community to reflect on and deepen our understanding of systemic racism and build a collective capacity toward becoming a more diverse, equitable and inclusive university.May 14, 2021
Mapping a Changing Higher Ed LandscapeAs the new Vice President for Enrollment Management, Melore Nielsen is leading efforts on a comprehensive enrollment plan that aligns with Seattle U's mission and strategic directions.May 12, 2021
Invalid ImageSU a Top University for Waste DiversionSeattle University placed among the top universities in a national sustainability competition.May 6, 2021
Invalid Image2021 Faculty Tenure and PromotionsProvost Shane P. Martin today shared the following faculty have been awarded tenure or promotions for 2021.May 5, 2021
Invalid Image2021 Faculty Emeriti ConferralsProvost Shane P. Martin today announced the faculty members who are being granted the rank of Professor Emeritus/Emerita.May 4, 2021
Legacy of LeadershipFather Steve, Seattle U's longest-serving president, helped guide many of the university’s greatest transformations.May 3, 2021
Invalid ImageLet’s Come Together for the Racial Equity SummitThe summit is important to advancing the LIFTSU initiative.April 29, 2021
Invalid ImageThe Derek Chauvin Trial and Caring for Our Seattle U CommunityUniversity leaders reaffirm SU's commitment to racial justice as the verdict in Derek Chauvan trial is awaited.April 20, 2021
ICTC Welcomes New Faculty FellowsThe Institute for Catholic Thought and Culture (ICTC) at Seattle University recently announced its 2021-22 Faculty Fellows representing a variety of disciplines.April 15, 2021