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Below is the news archive, organized by academic year (July 1 - June 30), from newest to oldest.

2026-2027
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SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University earns ten 2026-2027 Colleges of Distinction recognitions, including new Transfer awardAugust 19, 2026
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University earns Gold for Higher Education in 2026 Best of South Sound AwardsAugust 10, 2026
2026 honors SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University’s athletics centennial with a Century of ChampionsJuly 29, 2026
Two more SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University students awarded Gilman Scholarship, bringing annual total to record four recipientsJuly 23, 2026
Century of Champions: SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University Athletics celebrates 100 years of excellenceJuly 6, 2026
2025-2026
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Men’s basketball team has record-breaking GNAC championship season for SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s UniversityJune 17, 2026
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University expands Washington Vets to Tech Program with a 12-week Data Center Technician Pathway in partnership with OracleJune 12, 2026
From Lacey to Los Angeles: SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University students witness the power of redemption at Homeboy IndustriesJune 8, 2026
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University awarded the spouse friendly and gold designation as a 2026-2027 Military Friendly® School for the seventh timeJune 4, 2026
Washington Vets 2 Tech spring 2026 graduates secure nearly 100% hiring placement with OracleMay 29, 2026
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University ‘Hackathon’ challenged young Saints to provide real-world solutionsMay 29, 2026
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University announces Dr. Javier Clavere as its next provost and vice president of academic affairsApril 28, 2026
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University names Most Reverend Michael F. Olson, S.T.D, M.A., as the 2026 commencement speaker and honors the graduating valedictorian and salutatorianApril 22, 2026
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University and South Puget Sound Community College develop Direct Admissions PartnershipMarch 17, 2026
Recent gift to SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University’s social work program supports student successMarch 10, 2026
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University announces James Beard Award-winning, Seattle-based chef Renee Erickson as host of Gala 2026March 5, 2026
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University announces the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award HonoreesFebruary 24, 2026
Bon Appétit catering staff tackles everything from SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s meals to your next big eventFebruary 18, 2026
Two SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University students awarded prestigious Gilman ScholarshipJanuary 26, 2026
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University invites fans to Pack the Pavilion as new coaches and Saints Athletics tip off the 2026 seasonJanuary 7, 2026
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University introduces a 4-Year Graduation Guarantee for high-demand majorsDecember 18, 2025
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University celebrates 20 years of the Gala, raising $2 million for student scholarships with Chef Rick BaylessNovember 6, 2025
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University upgrades baseball field thanks to unprecedented donationOctober 13, 2025
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University recognized among top universities in the Western region by U.S. News & World ReportSeptember 26, 2025
20th Anniversary SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s Gala welcomes celebrity Chef Rick BaylessSeptember 19, 2025
Don’t miss the free 2025 Les Bailey Writers Series with New York Times Bestseller Jonathan Evison at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s UniversitySeptember 15, 2025
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University partners with Yakima Valley College to train Special Education teachersSeptember 3, 2025
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University empowers military-affiliated students with gold standard servicesAugust 20, 2025
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University wins Gold for Higher Education in Best of South Sound AwardsAugust 6, 2025
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University launches Four-Year Graduation Guarantee for top majors; earns 2025–2026 College of Distinction honors in nine categoriesJuly 31, 2025
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University hosts and competes in Great Northwest Athletic Conference gamesJuly 9, 2025
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University and Oracle prepare military community for in-demand careers as Data Center TechniciansJuly 9, 2025
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University names Jacob Garsez as new head baseball coachJuly 8, 2025
2024-2025
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Give your young athletes a summer boost with Saints Sports Summer CampsJune 25, 2025
‘Saints Mentor with Heart’ builds community at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s UniversityMay 27, 2025
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s Astrophysics Professor Andrea Kunder shoots for the stars with National Science Foundation GrantMay 20, 2025
Leading with purpose: new Director of Athletics Theresa Hanson on her vision for Athletics at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s UniversityMay 15, 2025
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University names Fr. John B. Klassen, O.S.B., as commencement speaker and honors top graduatesMay 9, 2025
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University recognized nationally as an Opportunity College and University by Carnegie FoundationMay 7, 2025
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University offers new cybersecurity bachelor’s degreeMay 6, 2025
Theresa Hanson appointed permanent Director of Athletics at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s UniversityMay 2, 2025
In Remembrance of Pope FrancisApril 21, 2025
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University earns Military Friendly® School gold designation for sixth timeMarch 28, 2025
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University celebrates 20th anniversary of Gala with Celebrity Chef Rick BaylessMarch 10, 2025
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University announces the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award HonoreesFebruary 27, 2025
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University receives historic $1.5 million gift to launch baseball facility renovationFebruary 11, 2025
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University answers urgent nursing shortage by expanding its program to graduate 200 nurses annuallyJanuary 24, 2025
U.S. News & World Report’s rankings recognize SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University as top university in the Western region delivering value and Improving social mobilityJanuary 7, 2025
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University basketball program sends talented local student athletes to the prosDecember 5, 2024
Record-breaking $3.5 million raised for student scholarships at the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University Gala with Chef Pati JinichNovember 7, 2024
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University’s new president William Brownsberger brings leadership skills that will guide his vision for the campus, community and studentsOctober 22, 2024
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University announces Theresa Hanson as Interim Director of AthleticsOctober 22, 2024
10 ‘Colleges of Distinction’ awards recognize SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University’s deep commitment to exceptional higher educationOctober 9, 2024
U.S. News and World Report ranks SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s #16 in best value among regional universities in the WestSeptember 24, 2024
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University announces the passing of Director of Athletics Steve O’BrienAugust 6, 2024
Legislative internships for SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University students in Lacey offer great access to government leaders and professional developmentJuly 23, 2024
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University is selected as a 2024-2025 College of DistinctionJuly 18, 2024
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University in Lacey readies today’s scholars in career-driven internships and student jobsJuly 11, 2024
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University says Lacey MakerSpace renovations and classes broaden students’ and community’s access to the innovators’ workshopJuly 8, 2024
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University Dean Roger Douglas, Ed.D., receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for 2024-2025July 3, 2024
2023-2024
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SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University selects its sixth and final cadre of Act Six ScholarsJune 11, 2024
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s names Medrice Coluccio as 2023-2024 commencement speaker and honorary degree recipientMay 3, 2024
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University names 2023-2024 co-valedictorians and salutatorianApril 24, 2024
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University cross-country star Cassidy Walchak-Sloan sets campus record at national meet and earns All-American HonorsApril 15, 2024
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University in Lacey dedicates financial aid resources to help students navigate affording college and manage FAFSA delaysApril 11, 2024
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University names William Brownsberger, STD, as 12th presidentMarch 22, 2024
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University announces celebrity chef Pati Jinich as host of Gala 2024March 11, 2024
The Washington State Achievement Council awards $105,231 Nursing Simulation Lab Modernization Grant to SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s UniversityFebruary 29, 2024
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University announces the recipients of its 2024 Distinguished Alumni AwardsFebruary 9, 2024
Murdock Trust awards $296,000 grant to SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University for nursing program expansionJanuary 31, 2024
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University engineering degree programs propel alumni into rewarding and challenging careersDecember 27, 2023
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University Basketball kicks off its 2023-2024 season with historic rankings and new leadershipDecember 18, 2023
Washington Veterans to Technology program’s 1,000th graduate embraces post-military career transition path at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s UniversityDecember 7, 2023
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University creates enhanced career paths for students in Master of Accountancy programNovember 25, 2023
More than $2 million raised for student scholarships at the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University GalaNovember 7, 2023
Chef Roy Breiman joins the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University Gala host line upOctober 18, 2023
"U.S. News & World Report" ranks SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s No. 32 for Social Mobility among Regional Universities in the WestSeptember 18, 2023
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University names 12th cohort of Benedictine ScholarsJuly 19, 2023
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University in Lacey partners with high schools to open higher education doors with new and easy direct admissionsJuly 19, 2023
2022-2023
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SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University receives $125,000 grant to establish AmeriCorps ProgramJune 20, 2023
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University names recipients of the 2023 Trustee ScholarshipsJune 13, 2023
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University awards its first Ph.D. diplomas to 9 trailblazers in its new Leadership Studies doctoral programJune 13, 2023
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University announces Dr. Tanya Smith Brice as its next Provost and Vice President of Academic AffairsJune 7, 2023
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University announces Rose Crumb Nursing ScholarshipJune 1, 2023
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University English Professor Jeff Birkenstein, Ph.D., receives second Fulbright AwardMay 9, 2023
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University names 2022-2023 valedictorian and salutatorianMay 1, 2023
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University names Gloria Purvis as 2022-2023 commencement speaker and honorary degree recipientApril 24, 2023
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University announces three special guests to host Gala 2023April 4, 2023
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University selects its fifth cadre of Act Six ScholarsMarch 31, 2023
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University earns 2023-2024 Military Friendly® School Gold Designation for fifth consecutive yearMarch 16, 2023
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University announces the recipients of its 2023 Distinguished Alumni AwardsFebruary 25, 2023
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University announces the passing of Bob GrishamJanuary 23, 2023
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University announces Stefanie Powell as Vice President of Business and Finance / Chief Financial OfficerDecember 16, 2022
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University announces Shad Hanselman as Vice President of Institutional AdvancementDecember 9, 2022
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University proudly recognizes Sgt. Armando Garcia Jr. as the 14th America's Service Heroes Scholarship recipientNovember 30, 2022
Record-breaking $3 million raised for student scholarships at the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s Gala with Celebrity Chef Anne BurrellNovember 9, 2022
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University awarded Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success Grant from the U.S. Department of EducationSeptember 28, 2022
U.S. News and World Report's Best Colleges ranks SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s No. 52 among Top Performers on Social Mobility for Regional Universities in the WestSeptember 12, 2022
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s announces Stephen O’Brien as new director of athleticsSeptember 9, 2022
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University names 2022 recipients of the Trustee ScholarshipsJuly 25, 2022
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University receives Military Spouse Friendly® School AwardJuly 5, 2022
2021-2022
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59 benefactors meet SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s Abbey’s $5 million endowment matchJune 16, 2022
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University names eleventh cohort of Benedictine ScholarsJune 14, 2022
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s English Professor Jamie Olson, Ph.D. receives Fulbright Award to teach in TbilisiMay 24, 2022
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s President Roy and Kathleen Heynderickx establish the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Fund with starting gift of $350,000 from donorsMay 18, 2022
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University announces $100 million goal for its first comprehensive campaign, For Every Saint: The Campaign for SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s Abbey and UniversityMay 9, 2022
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University names Eliseo "EJ" Juarez '08 as 2021-2022 commencement speakerMay 3, 2022
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University announces its 2021-2022 honorary degree awardeesApril 27, 2022
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University names 2021-2022 valedictorian and salutatorianApril 19, 2022
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University selects its fourth cadre of Act Six ScholarsApril 11, 2022
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University announces celebrity chef Anne Burrell as host of Gala 2022March 25, 2022
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s day of giving engages 200+ donors for student successMarch 24, 2022
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University names Jennifer Bonds-Raacke, Ph.D. as 11th presidentMarch 15, 2022
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University receives fourth consecutive Military Friendly® Gold StatusMarch 8, 2022
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s accounting students and volunteers save taxpayers thousands of dollarsMarch 1, 2022
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s announces Kevin Calixto as new Diversity and Equity Center Program ManagerFebruary 8, 2022
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University designated the first Purple Heart University in Washington stateJanuary 18, 2022
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University announces the recipients of its 2022 Distinguished Alumni AwardsJanuary 18, 2022
Culinary legend Jacques Pépin helps raise $2.7 million for student scholarships at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s Gala 2021December 16, 2021
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University Athletic Director Bob Grisham set to retire after 37 yearsDecember 8, 2021
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s announces John Hopkins, Ph.D., as new chief diversity officerDecember 6, 2021
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s Andrea Kunder, Ph.D. wins prestigious Swanson Promise AwardNovember 15, 2021
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University proudly recognizes TSgt Orlando Zepeda Sanchez as the 13th America's Service Heroes Scholarship recipientNovember 10, 2021
U.S. News and World Report's Best Colleges ranks SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s 8th Best Value among Regional Universities in the WestOctober 4, 2021
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s announces Patty Lemon as new dean of admissions and enrollmentAugust 9, 2021
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s launches new Washington Vets to Tech program for veterans, transitioning military and military spousesJuly 12, 2021
2020-2021
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SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s nursing program receives $2.22 million HRSA Nursing Workforce Diversity grantJune 21, 2021
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University named 2021 recipient of the Council of College and Military Educators Institution AwardJune 14, 2021
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s President Heynderickx to retire at the end of 2021-22 academic yearMay 27, 2021
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University receives third straight military friendly gold statusApril 22, 2021
Thurston Green Business selects SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University for Large Business of the Year awardApril 22, 2021
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s record breaking day of giving raises over $142,000 for student successMarch 31, 2021
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University receives third straight military friendly gold statusFebruary 24, 2021
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University announces the recipients of its 2021 Distinguished Alumni AwardsJanuary 4, 2021
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s raises $1.4 million during its 125th anniversary celebrationNovember 10, 2020
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University receives $2.25 million Title III federal grantOctober 23, 2020
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University's Dr. Kunder receives NSF grant for research on the Milky Way GalaxyOctober 15, 2020
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University ranked among the nation's top transformative colleges by money magazine for second consecutive year September 11, 2020
More than 1,000 SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University students benefit from Saints Care Emergency FundSeptember 2, 2020
Thurston County higher ed presidents issue joint statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion action stepsJuly 28, 2020
2019-2020
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SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s Provost's letter to community regarding disrupting and dismantling racismJune 2, 2020
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University to receive $3.5 million to aid students affected by COVID-19May 20, 2020
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University launches its first doctorate program in leadership studiesFebruary 25, 2020
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University announces the recipients of its 2020 Distinguished Alumni AwardsDecember 17, 2019
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s Master in Teaching program named among Teacher.org's Best Value Teacher Prep Master's ProgramsNovember 20, 2019
Chef Carla Hall helps raise $1.4 million for student scholarships at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s Gala 2019November 5, 2019
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s University receives $1.15 million grant from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to expand the opioid workforceSeptember 4, 2019
2018-2019
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SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University announces $3.5 million in support of creating nursing labs and scholarships for the nursing programJune 3, 2019
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University awarding honorary degrees to Matt Marcus ’94 and Martie L. Moore ’92April 18, 2019
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University ranks ninth in the nation among private, non-doctoral-granting institutions for Military Friendly® schools in 2019-2020February 5, 2019
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s Floraliza Bornasal ’09, Ph.D., selected as one of the emerging scholars for 2019 by Diverse: Issues In Higher EducationJanuary 25, 2019
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University announces the recipients of its 2019 Distinguished Alumni Awards January 16, 2019
$1.3 million raised for student scholarships at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s Gala with Chef Roy YamaguchiNovember 6, 2018
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s engineering team wins first place in national big beam competition for second consecutive yearSeptember 24, 2018
Terry '62 and Mary Louise Monoghan make capping gift for SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University's new science buildingSeptember 11, 2018
Murdock Trust approves grant of $800,000 for SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University's new science buildingAugust 24, 2018
2017-2018
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SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s Abbey announces a $500,000 challenge matching gift to Science InitiativeMay 30, 2018
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s Erin Jonasson, Ph.D., wins grant of more than $120,000 from the National Science FoundationApril 20, 2018
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s College of Education and Counseling Psychology awarded state grant to address diversity, equity and access within education programsDecember 20, 2017
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s University announces the recipients of its 2018 Distinguished Alumni AwardsDecember 4, 2017
Ming Tsai helps raise $1.2 million for scholarships at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s GalaNovember 7, 2017
2016-2017
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SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s receives grant to strengthen its Catholic Relief Services Student Ambassador ProgramFebruary 22, 2017

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