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Joan Baker with College of Nursing and Health Sciences Dean Butch de Castro and Diagnostic Ultrasound program director Mirette Aziz.
A Pioneering Powerhouse
As Seattle University celebrates 50 years of Diagnostic Ultrasound, the story of Joan Baker reveals how one unexpected career turn helped create what is now a vital tool in modern health care.
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BSN Student Spotlight: Lekasia Riley, ’25
A dedicated first-generation nursing student committed to compassionate care and advocacy for underserved communities.
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Major Gift Allows SU to Expand Health Programs
Endowed deanship will help address workforce shortage.
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BSN program moves up 80 places in national rankings
The College of Nursing's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program moved up 80 places in the national ranking to #74 according to U.S. News & World Report undergrad rankings for 2025.
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Seattle University Earns Top U.S. News Rankings
University ranked highly for value, social mobility, teaching excellence and innovation. Several undergraduate programs ranked in the Top 30 nationally.
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