Talks and Events

In welcoming Seattle University’s newest students, President Eduardo Peñalver discussed the importance of engaging in productive disagreement and the distinctive Jesuit values that set SU apart from other universities.

Oct. 8, 2024 - In a piece for The Chronicle of Higher Education, President Eduardo Peñalver is one of 13 university presidents to reflect on the state of the university presidency.

In his keynote address to the American Bar Association Deans’ Conference, which SU hosted this month, President Peñalver discussed the state of free speech on campuses the role law schools can play in fostering thoughtful disagreement at universities.

On June 9, President Eduardo Peñalver delivered a speech at the 2024 Commencement ceremony.

Reflection by President Peñalver at the Baccalaureate Mass on June 8, 2024.

President Eduardo Peñalver delivered remarks at the 2024 State of the University on April 26.

Our Jesuit mission pushes us to value a diversity of experiences and perspectives that broaden the scope of our collective conversations and our search for truth.

President Peñalver reflects on Dr. King’s legacy and the work that lies ahead.

President Peñalver offered a reflection at Seattle University’s annual Mass of the Holy Spirit, held Sept. 28, which marks the beginning of a new academic year.