“I am very excited to join the Gonzaga University family. Gonzaga is clearly a very special place: a dynamic university with a national reputation for quality, dedicated to the holistic education of students.”
– Katia Passerini, Ph.D.
Friday, September 26, 2025
McCarthey Athletic Center
Gonzaga University
Spokane, Washington
Featuring a keynote address by Sister Rafaella Petrini, F.S.E., President of the Pontifical Commission for the Vatican City State and President of the Governorate of the Vatican City State.
More details will be shared soon to welcome guests to this special occasion.
Following a national search, Gonzaga University announced the selection of Katia Passerini, Ph.D., as the University’s next president, effective July 15, 2025.
Chair Reilly introduces and welcomes the University's 27th President to the GU Community.
Dr. Passerini addressed the Class of 2025 with reflections on resilience, discovery, and service—values that shaped her journey and continue to guide Catholic education.
See those who are graciously serving on the Presidential Search Committee.
We are excited to welcome Dr. Passerini to the Gonzaga community. Send her well-wishes as she prepare's to take the helm as Gonzaga's 27th President in July, 2025.
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