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Top Private School in the State
In latest Niche rankings, Seattle University was also rated among the best Catholic universities in the country.
The Stories of Seattle University
Beloved Professor Inspires Civil Engineering Scholarship
Endowed scholarship supports the next generation of engineering leaders.
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Consumer Confidence
Professor Mathew Isaac explores the rational—and irrational—decisions that drive buyer behavior.
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Campus Security Correlates to Student Success
Get to know Randy Merced, Seattle University's new executive director of Public Safety and Emergency Management.
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Coming Full Circle
Alumna Tammy Herdener, ’94, returns to SU in a leadership role, finding an environment of belonging and inclusivity reminiscent of the time when she was a student.
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Professor Awarded National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship
Serena Chopra will use prestigious NEA award to begin work on a new book of poetry.
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The Deal with Tariffs
Albers Associate Professor Brian Kelly, PhD, discusses—and demystifies—issues around the tax on goods.
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