Initiatives & Priorities

Seattle University is dedicated to educating the whole person, to professional formation, and to empowering leaders for a just and humane world.

Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., President Emeritus

Stephen Sundborg, S.J., retired in June 2021 after 24 years as Seattle U’s president. SU’s longest serving president, Father Steve—as he is fondly known—led the university through many of its most pivotal and defining moments of transformation and innovation.

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In the Media/Media Releases

Eduardo M. Peñalver, from 'First' Latino Law School Dean to 'First' Latino College President

First Latino College President
NBC News

"This is uncharted territory, but we are all doing the best we can," said Peñalver, who will be president of Seattle University.

October 27, 2020

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