Gonzaga University is a private Catholic university located in Spokane, Washington. The university was founded in 1887 by the Society of Jesus and is named after the Jesuit saint Aloysius Gonzaga. Gonzaga University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in a variety of fields, including business, engineering, education, and nursing. The university is known for its strong commitment to social justice and community service, and its men's basketball team, the Gonzaga Bulldogs, has become a perennial contender in the NCAA tournament.