Dr. Michele Murray joined the Seattle University community in July 2006 as Assistant Vice President for Student Development, and was promoted to the office of Vice President for Student Development in early 2014 after serving on an interim basis since July 2013.
Murray is heavily focused and involved in the effects of student-involvement on self-concept, student-self responsibility in achieving academic success, and the impact of diversity on students’ personal and intellectual growth.
Currently providing leadership for a new program called The Redhawk Experience, Murray enjoys involvement in student activities including but not limited to Midnight Madness, and Rock the Red fashion shows held on campus last school year.
Prior to Seattle University, she developed a love for Jesuit higher education, serving as Director of Leadership and New Student Programs as well as Assistant Director of Student Activities at Loyola College in Maryland.
Dr. Murray has received degrees from three different universities, including her Ph.D. in Education Policy and Leadership from the University of Maryland, her master’s degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration from the University of Vermont, and her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Rhetoric & Communication Studies from the University of Virginia.
Murray has also co-authored two books including Helping College Students Find Purpose: The Campus Guide to Meaning-Making and Teaching College Students Communication Strategies for Effective Social Justice Advocacy.
Redhawk women’s basketball fans can purchase season tickets at this time as well as single game tickets for any of Seattle U’s 20 home games this season, including the Washington game on Dec. 4. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.goseattleu.com/sutickets or calling the Redhawk ticket office at (206) 398-GOSU(4678).