Seattle University

Meet Undergraduate Hunthausen award winner and valedictorian Diego Gonzalez 👋

Originally from Redmond, Wash., Gonzalez is a first-generation student, Costco Scholar, Washington College Grant recipient and served as the student body President of the Student Government of Seattle University (SGSU) this academic year. During his time at Seattle University, Gonzalez was a member of Circle K International, volunteered at local soup kitchens and served as the co-chair for the Jesuit Student Government Alliance, a nationwide organization of student leaders from Jesuit universities.

When reflecting on his time at Seattle University Gonzalez says, “I always wear my ‘IHeartSU’ friendship bracelet they hand out during move-in day. It reminds me that we’re all one community. We’re only 4,500 undergrads, but we get lost in our classes. We’re connected through colleges, through dorms, just by being SU students. I’m very proud of SGSU and I’m very proud of Seattle University.”