Making the Grade

Seattle University is one of the nation's top institutions for undergraduate education, according to the Princeton Review. Quality of campus life, academics and location landed SU high marks in Princeton Review's 2009 ratings of The Best 368 Colleges. Only about 15 percent of the country's 2,500 four-year colleges and universities make it into the annual guidebook.

Learn more about SU's ratings and read the news release.

Making a Difference

Students like Megan Locicero put in some serious sweat equity to beautify West Seattle's Lincoln Park as part of a service-learning project. The students were among the 200 young people, representing the 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the U.S., in Seattle for an SU-hosted national leadership conference. Over the course of five days participants not only gave back to the community but also attended educational workshops and lectures and a special Mass at the chapel.

Team Effort

For the second consecutive year, the volleyball squad has earned the GamePlan/AVCA Team Academic Award from the American Volleyball Coaches Association. The honor recognizes college and high school teams that demonstrate excellence on and off the court. Collectively, Seattle University's volleyball team boasts an impressive 3.519 GPA.

Read more about the award.

Summer in Seattle

Members of the Class of 2012 take a break with friends after soaking up the campus culture during Seattle University's orientation for incoming students. Dubbed Summer in Seattle, the orientation is an opportunity for students and their families to learn about Jesuit education, academic expectations, fall class schedules, residence hall assignments and more.

Get the scoop on upcoming orientation sessions and new student and family programs at SU.

Welcome, Isiaah Crawford

A new era in Seattle University academics is underway with the arrival of Provost Dr. Isiaah Crawford, successor to Provost Emeritus John Eshelman. Crawford brings to SU a deep awareness and appreciation for Jesuit education—he spent more than 20 years in teaching and leadership roles at Loyola University Chicago.

Learn more about Crawford's appointment and look for a profile on him in the next issue of Seattle University Magazine in September.