View of crowd and stage at the 2018 Presidential Speaker Series event featuring Tarana Burke and Ronan Farrow.

Presidential Speakers


Hosting noteworthy individuals is an important part of the work we do at Gonzaga. For the past 14 years, the Office of the President has been honored to welcome leaders from around the world to share their perspectives with our campus community.


Research Jane Goodall stands at the podium during the Presidential Speaker Series lecture at Gonzaga University in 2013.

Presidential Speaker Series

Launched in 2011, this series brings thought-provoking and mission-centered authors, activists, leaders and researchers to share their work and passions with the GU and Spokane communities.

Davis Smith, found of Cotopaxi

Featured Speakers

President McCulloh has welcomed speakers from around the world to share their perspectives and thoughts, providing opportunities for the GU and broader Spokane communities to listen, learn, and engage.