Welcome Back, Redhawks

Sunday, October 5, 2025

first day students walking down mall

President Peñalver ushers in the new academic year with a welcome message to new and returning students, who have been busy with classes and memory-making moments.

As students and the campus community settle into fall quarter, President Eduardo Peñalver delivers a welcoming message highlighting Seattle University’s progress and opportunities in the year ahead. The president touches on an exciting time for the university, from being back as a member of the West Coast Conference to the establishment of Cornish College of the Arts at Seattle University. The president also addresses the challenges and opportunities in higher education.

Eduardo fall welcome video picture

“I’m looking forward to a great academic year and to Seattle University continuing to be a place that’s moving forward, that’s innovating and that’s empowering leaders for a just and humane world,” President Peñalver says.

It’s also been a busy first week for students, with a slew of events and happenings on campus. Check out these scenes from the first days of the quarter.

New student convocation
Inside the New Student Convocation. 
redhawks move in front of libraryFirst Day computer lab
first day of school dining hallFirst day girls on benchesMass of Holy Spirit USEInside the Mass of the Holy Spirit. 
Mass of Holy spirit at pulpitFirst day teaching at frontFirst day closing shot leaves and quad