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Seattle University Magazine

Winter Magazine Cover 2025

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Mourning the Passing of Pope Francis

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Seattle University joins the world in recognizing the Pope’s impact on putting faith into action.

Faith & Humanities, Service & Community

Drowning in the Flickering Stream of Diversions

March 20, 2025

President Peñalver welcomed Dr. Jean Twenge, a researcher on social media and young people, as the latest guest of the Presidential Speaker Series.

Drowning in the Flickering Stream of Diversions

Professor Awarded National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship

March 11, 2025

Serena Chopra will use prestigious NEA award to begin work on a new book of poetry.

Professor Awarded National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship

Creating the Beloved Community

March 6, 2025

The College of Education begins work on three-year partnership with statewide schools.

People of SU

Creating the Beloved Community

The Deal with Tariffs

February 20, 2025

Albers Associate Professor Brian Kelly, PhD, discusses—and demystifies—issues around the tax on goods.

The Deal with Tariffs

Get Ready for Seattle U Gives

February 18, 2025

Annual 24-hour fundraising event helps support students, programs, departments and more across campus.

Get Ready for Seattle U Gives

Rhythm of the World

February 18, 2025

At the International Dinner, experience the world through music, culture and cuisine.

People of SU

Rhythm of the World