College of Nursing and Health Sciences Newsroom

Liyat Shenkute, a junior in the BSN program at Seattle University, is passionate about both nursing and community advocacy. Through her Ridgway project, Liyat is repurposing outdoor gear to provide shelter for houseless individuals in the Seattle area.

Meet Brigette Yates, who joined Seattle University as Director of Development for the College of Nursing and Health Sciences last fall.

Reflecting on my first year as dean and looking ahead to new opportunities.

Congratulations to Kayla Clark, ’27, Katharine Mecklenburg Wright, ’25, and Kimberly Ha, ‘25, on being awarded Lois Price Spratlen Foundation Scholarships. Three of the six scholarships awarded this year went to Seattle University students. This scholarship program supports graduate students pursuing careers in advanced practice psychiatric nursing.

A Passionate Advocate for Students and Community

A dedicated first-generation nursing student committed to compassionate care and advocacy for underserved communities.