Seattle University Alumni Association

As the daughter of immigrants from the Philippines and the first in her family to earn a graduate degree, Tiffany Go, ’18, understands how education can create opportunities across generations.

Today, the Seattle University MPA alumna leads health equity initiatives at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, working to improve patient experiences and reduce barriers to care. The skills Tiffany gained through SU’s Master of Public Administration program continue to shape how she approaches leadership, advocacy and public service.

A historic new era at Seattle University is here as Maura Mast, PhD, has been named Seattle University’s 23rd President.

Dr. Mast, who was the Dean of Fordham College at Rose Hill at Fordham University from 2015-2025, will be the first woman to serve as President at Seattle University. She was chosen following a comprehensive national search and will begin her role on Sept. 1.

“I am both excited and humbled to be chosen as the 23rd President of Seattle University,” Dr. Mast says. “I have a deep respect for the university community’s commitment to transforming students through a rigorous education rooted in the Jesuit traditions of fearless inquiry, scholarship, faith, justice and innovation.”

“Our world urgently needs spaces of dialogue and discernment that actively work to heal deep divisions and build a more equitable society. Guided by our remarkable faculty and an enduring dedication to justice, Seattle University possesses the unique momentum to lead this work. We are poised for extraordinary things and I look forward to working with the entire community to elevate SU’s distinctive voice and impact.”

Dr. Mast, who was also the first woman to serve in her most recent role at Fordham, was previously a tenured professor of mathematics at UMass Boston, where she was also associate vice provost for undergraduate studies and special assistant to the provost. She earned a BA in mathematics and anthropology from the University of Notre Dame and a PhD in mathematics from the University of North Carolina.

Caps off to the Class of 2026! 🎓

Congratulations to Seattle University's newest alumni. Your hard work brought you to this moment, and we can't wait to see where your journey leads next. Welcome to the community, Redhawks!

Did you know Seattle University students helped create a virtual reality experience that could be featured at NASA events across the country?

That was just one of the innovative projects showcased at this year's Projects Day. Students also explored how drones can help track invasive species, developed cybersecurity tools with Google, and designed technologies with real-world applications across environmental science, engineering and computer science.

From the lab to the real world, SU students are tackling complex challenges and creating solutions that make an impact.