Projects Day PreviewNow in its 34th year, Seattle U’s Projects Day will be unlike years past as the venerable day-long show-and-tell of senior capstone engineering projects will reflect a year-long design process done almost entirely virtually.May 24, 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
First2College & Seattle U AI4ALLEach AI4ALL chapter – like the one at Seattle U – is centered around a two-week course that teaches how to use AI to solve problems.May 7, 2021
Curating the Intersection of Art and ScienceThe Jim and Janet Sinegal Center for Science and Innovation will feature works by renowned local and national artists.April 29, 2021
Invalid ImagePower of Community: Swedish Vaccine Clinic at Seattle UVolunteers and patients share their thoughts during the final day of the COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at Seattle University's Campion Hall.March 5, 2021
Invalid ImageSeattle U in the News: To fight COVID-19 with vaccines, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in Washington first need to be seenSeattle U graduate student and alumni Joseph Seia, ’08, helped create a pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic specifically for Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders.March 2, 2021
Bob Heeren remembered as "positive and inspiring presence"Bob Heeren, longtime faculty member and chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, passed away Jan. 31.February 23, 2021
Invalid ImagePsychology student researchers key contributors to state pandemic projectDeveloping critical content for the Washington State Department of Health’s Behavioral Health Strike Team offered an unexpected opportunity for Seattle U psychology students.February 22, 2021
Invalid ImageExamining Digital Ethics at Seattle UniversityThree leaders in the Initiative in Ethics and Transformative Technologies at Seattle University talk about digital ethics and their work in the intersection between technology and ethics.January 20, 2021
Amazon to Endow Computer Science Chair at Seattle University, Search UnderwayAmazon’s gift will support Seattle University’s efforts to recruit and retain well-prepared computer science students—with a focus on underrepresented minorities —and to connect all students with industry perspectives and elevate the department’s ability to graduate computer scientists and software engineers.January 14, 2021
Swedish and Seattle University Open a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at Seattle UniversityMuch of the first floor of Campion Hall is home to the Swedish Community COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at Seattle University, a new and unique collaboration between the two longtime partners in health care education that will be in place at least through June.January 12, 2021
Computer Science Collaboration Creates Life-Saving AppComputer Science faculty, students and recent alumni collaborate with start-up Bilimetrix-USA, LLC in building a software-based point of care and patent-pending app to support solutions for early detection and treatment of severe infant jaundice in low-resource countries.January 7, 2021
Seattle U Alumnus and Company Co-Founders Among Forbes “30 Under 30”Elias Baker, ’16, along with his co-founders of their company Nanodropper, were among those named to Forbes “30 Under 30” 2021 list. December 16, 2020
Invalid ImageAre Health Awareness Campaigns Effective? New Study Finds Mixed ResultsDespite their ubiquity, the efficacy of health awareness events remains unclear, according to a new study co-authored by a Seattle University economics professor.December 9, 2020
Bullitt Center’s eco-friendly water system is working, Thompson’s paper confirmsPhil Thompson, professor of civil and environmental engineering and director of the Center for Environmental Justice and Sustainability, coauthored a paper examining the viability of the Bullitt Center’s water system, which was published this month by the Journal of the American Water Works Association.December 7, 2020
Invalid ImageSeattle University Physics Student Receives Research Poster AwardSeattle University physics major Lucas Ehinger, ’22, received the “Best Poster Award Sponsored by Luminex Corporation” at the recent annual Murdock College Science Research Program Conference, hosted by The M.J. Murdock Charitable TrustNovember 23, 2020
Collaborative science research provides undergraduates with research opportunitiesCollaborative research is the norm in many scientific disciplines. It becomes especially rewarding when faculty researchers involve their students, says Kristin Hultgren, PhD, associate professor of biology.November 19, 2020
Invalid ImageSeattle U in the News: Wild Hope magazine story "Urban Dwellers" Showcases Science Collaboration on Urban CrittersSeattleites are learning about the wildlife living in their midst through a community-based program created by Woodland Park Zoo and Seattle University. November 18, 2020
Donor Support Opens Doors for Underrepresented Female Students in TechSince 2018, 10 female students enrolled in Seattle University’s Computer Science Program have received scholarships to attend the Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC), an annual conference described as the world’s largest gathering of women technologists from around the world. October 21, 2020
Invalid ImageSeattle U is a ‘Top 50 Green College’The Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges: 2021 Edition ranked Seattle University #16 in the U.S. in its latest publication examining the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges.October 20, 2020
Invalid Image“A Towering Presence” – Remembering Bernie StecklerBernie Steckler, a much-beloved and longtime member of Seattle University’s faculty, passed away Sept. 23.October 1, 2020
Notes from a Tour of the Center for Science and InnovationMichael Quinn, PhD, dean of the College of Science and Engineering, offers his account of a recent tour of the new building under construction, which is scheduled to open next fall.September 30, 2020
Invalid ImageSeattle U in the News: The Stress From COVID-19 is TremendousKira Mauseth, PhD, senior instructor of Psychology, was interviewed for a Seattle Times story that examines the impacts on our mental health after six months of lock down. “Nobody is immune from this,” said Kira Mauseth, one of Washington state’s top behavioral health officials. “Nobody.”September 18, 2020
Professor Mary Alberg Awarded National Science Foundation GrantMary Alberg, professor of physics, was recently awarded funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for her project “Hadron Structure and Interactions.”September 2, 2020
Invalid ImageSeattle U continues to lead on and off campus in issues of emerging technologiesAs Seattle U continues to grow its footprint in the research and teaching of emerging technologies and ethics, expect the Initiative in Ethics and Transformative Technologies to continue playing a leading role.August 27, 2020
Completing the Circuit for Electrical and Computer Engineering StudentsThe faculty and a staff member of the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) program in the College of Science and Engineering have come up with innovative ways to bring the labs to students’ homes while promoting collaborative learning to increase student engagement.August 11, 2020
Dean of Nursing Inducted into WSNA Hall of FameThe Dean of Seattle University’s College of Nursing, Kristen Swanson, PhD, RN, FAAN, is among those who have been inducted into the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA) 2020 Hall of Fame, which recognizes achievements that will endure beyond their lifetimes.August 6, 2020
Invalid ImageSeattle U in the News: Who is Getting COVID-19 in King County?People of color are disproportionately affected by COVID-19 and the trend when associated with income wasn't much of a surprise to Jodi O'Brien, a sociology professor at Seattle University.July 31, 2020
Nursing Students Help Improve Access to Wound Care Supplies for the HomelessNursing students Sarah Dean, ’20,’14, and Brad Fifield, ’20, received a grant from King County Nurses Association to pursue their project, “Navigating Wound Care for the Homeless" through the College of Nursing's Public Health Internship program.July 29, 2020
Invalid ImageComputer Science Chair Looks at Privacy in Digital Space“You must take control of your own data by taking time to understand how to set your devices and apps to the privacy preference.”July 13, 2020
Invalid ImageSeattle U in the News: Nursing's Adaptation of its Hands-On Patient Simulation to a Virtual One a Resounding SuccessPuget Sound Business Journal story examines how higher education has adapted traditionally hands-on learning to virtual simulations.July 10, 2020
Invalid ImageSeattle U in the News: Faculty Expert on Internet Hate Speech Comments on Facebook AuditCaitlin Carlson, PhD, associate professor of Communication, was interviewed for Wall Street Journal story.July 9, 2020
Invalid ImageNursing Faculty Member Awarded Parkinson’s Foundation 2020 Nurse Faculty GrantThe Parkinson’s Foundation has awarded the third Parkinson’s Foundation Nurse Faculty Award to three nurses, including Mo-Kyung Sin, PhD, RN, an associate professor of nursing at Seattle University.June 23, 2020
COVID-19 Reengineers Projects DayPandemic forces senior science and engineering projects to pivotJune 11, 2020
Invalid ImageM.J. Murdock Charitable Trust awards $120,000 in grants to Seattle University for scientific researchThe M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust recently awarded Seattle University with $120,000 for two research projects, one that will help improve maternal and child health and another that will increase understanding of beneficial insects in urban gardens.June 11, 2020
An Entrepreneurial Idea That SticksMeet this year’s Grand Prize Winner of the annual Business Plan Competition.June 5, 2020
Invalid ImageBannan ScholarsScience and Engineering Dean Michael Quinn announces 2020-2021 recipients. June 1, 2020
Training Future Frontline Health Care Workers RemotelyCollege of Nursing replicates in-person clinical work in a virtual model.May 18, 2020
Invalid ImageResponsible AI starts with higher educationA guest op-ed co-authored by the dean of Seattle U's College of Science and Engineering and an alumni who works in AI at Microsoft say we need to ensure that those entering careers in technology have studied how technology can impact society.May 11, 2020
Invalid ImageSeattle U in the News: Psychology senior instructor Kira Mauseth, PhD, speaks on the potential psychological effects of the pandemicDr. Mauseth is the co-lead of the Behavioral Health Strike Team for the Washington State Department of Health. She specializes in disaster relief work in her clinical role as a practicing psychologist.May 8, 2020
Ahead of schedule, Seattle University halfway to full divestment from fossil fuelsSeattle University has reached its halfway point nine months ahead of schedule to divest its endowment portfolio of companies owning fossil fuel reserves by 50 percent.April 29, 2020
Whether In-Person, Virtually or a Hybrid, Care and Excellence Hallmarks of Faculty-Led TeachingCreativity and flexibility drive remote instruction among schools and colleges.April 29, 2020
Earth Talks Webinar Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Earth DayA leader in sustainability, Seattle University takes part in global event by encouraging action and participation in initiatives that focus on the urgent need for environmental protection and climate solutions.April 21, 2020
Mechanical engineering student is member of research group looking for ways to reuse N95 facemasksDaniel Lee is among 60 academics and professionals nationally looking for ways to decontaminate and reuse N95 face masks to help counter a severe shortage of the critical equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic.April 9, 2020
Invalid ImageFrom parking to PPE, Seattle University is helping the local health care community to confront COVIDSeattle U is making its Broadway parking garage available to Harborview Medical Center and personal protective equipment from its Nursing program to Swedish Cherry Hill and a local retirement homeApril 7, 2020
Seattle University Business, Nursing and Law Earn High Rankings Nationally in Latest U.S. News ‘Best Graduate Schools’ RankingsSeattle University business, nursing and law graduate programs made the rankings in the U.S. News & World Report “Best Graduate Schools 2021,” including several ranked in the Top 25 nationally.April 3, 2020