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Seattle University Magazine

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Inside the Issue

Featured Story

Welcoming Pope Leo XIV

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University joins millions around the world in celebrating the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost, the first pope born in the U.S.

Faith & Humanities

Finding Your Inner Techie

November 26, 2023

Rather than despairing about the future of technologies like AI, the first Red Talk of the academic year encourages people—especially those in the humanities and social sciences—to engage.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Representation Matters

November 16, 2023

Alums Alex LaCasse, ’10, and Kabi Gishuru, ’08, are making meaningful change and amplifying diverse voices through their work at Netflix.

The Student Becomes the Teacher

November 16, 2023

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.