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A Cy Young Repeat
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, ’18, wins his second consecutive award as the best pitcher in the American League.
The Stories of Seattle University
Unafraid to Ask
As executive director of the Institute for Catholic Thought and Culture, Professor Jeanette Rodriguez, PhD, is answering Pope Francis’ call to action on the climate crisis.
Alumni Spotlight: From Nike to Taco Bell CEO
Sean Tresvant thought he was destined for ESPN, but after finding a new path aided by earning an MBA, he went on to lead Nike’s Air Jordan division and now Taco Bell.
The Student Becomes the Teacher
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.
Renaissance Man
Quinton Morris, DMA, is the first Black man—and first music professor—promoted to full professor in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Alumni Spotlight: Archie Roundtree, Jr., ’18 JD
A Q&A with this year’s Outstanding Recent Alumnus.
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