Art featured in the Hedreen Art Collection, a transformative gift to Seattle University that will ultimately be showcased in an on-campus Museum of Art.

Seattle University Magazine

Volume 48, Issue #2

  1. News & Stories
  2. Seattle University Magazine
  3. Archive
  4. Spring Summer 2024

Spring/Summer 2024

In a truly transformative gift, philanthropist Richard Hedreen donates $300M art collection to Seattle University, along with seed money to fund a Museum of Art.

Groundbreaking Art Gift

In a truly transformative gift, philanthropist Richard Hedreen donates $300M art collection to Seattle University, along with seed money to fund a Museum of Art.

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A portrait of Onur Bakiner

Faculty Spotlight

In Harmony with Emerging Tech

Associate Professor Onur Bakiner’s research explores the people-side of artificial intelligence—its promising opportunities and potential pitfalls. 

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Magazine Features

On Campus

Growing the Graduate (Student)

Seattle University enhances Graduate, Online and Professional Education to meet the needs of today’s students with a nod to the future via expanded courses, state-of-the-art facilities and enhanced programming.

A student explore online education on their computer.

Championing Inclusivity and Empowerment for Graduate Students

Krishna Kanth Sriramagiri reflects on his experience as president of the Graduate Student Council.

A photograph of Krishna Kanth Sriramagiri

Knowledge of the Culture

The new senior director of the Seattle University Indigenous Peoples Institute, Jill “tsi sqʷux̌ʷaʔł” La Pointe, may be new to the role but her connections to campus run deep.

A portrait of Jill La Pointe

Alumni Engagement

Welcome to the Alumni Family

Get to know two graduates of the Class of 2024 who share their experience at SU and how the support of donors via scholarships made their dream of higher education a reality.

Portraits of Lauren Sturgill and Denisse Peralta Castaneda

The Last Word

Expanding Opportunities in SU’s Fastest-Growing Program

New Department Chair and Amazon Endowed Chair of Computer Science Dr. Burkhard Englert will be integral in supporting and growing the department and student outcomes.

A photograph of Dr. Burkhard Englert

More News & Features

Check out more news and features, including In Memoriam, a message from the President and more inside the issue.

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Spring & Summer 2024 Magazine cover includes an art collage with the text

Past Issues

Fall 2023

Inclusive Excellence in Action

Fall 2023
Seattle University, through the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, is doubling down on its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusivity.

Spring 2023

Going Above and Beyond

Spring 2023
Celebrating the professional, personal and profound accomplishments of Seattle University’s Alumni Award winners.