Gonzaga University has announced several notable achievements and updates across its athletic and academic programs. The university has signed Lydia Fisher to its women's volleyball team, highlighting ongoing recruitment efforts. Meanwhile, the Gonzaga Track and Field team made a remarkable start to their season at the Spokane Invite, setting a new program record with Greta Dani running the fastest indoor 200 meters in Gonzaga history (25.2 seconds) and the second-fastest 400 meters (58 seconds). Hayden Roberts secured a victory in the 800 meters with a time of 1:53.40, ranking third in program history, while Anna Grabowski won the 3000 meters with a time of 9:28.46, the sixth-fastest in school history, with the team sweeping the top five places in that race. In academics, Gonzaga featured Dr. Emma Ariyo from the School of Education, who teaches in the M.A. in Sport and Athletic Administration program. Dr. Ariyo's background includes a Ph.D. in Kinesiology focusing on Sport Management and Policy, with research emphasizing Black female athlete identity and sport for social change. She also shared her love for art and sports, offering advice to students to stay curious and proactive. Overall, Gonzaga continues to excel in both athletics and academic excellence, fostering growth and achievement among its students and athletes.