Be the Reason: Gael Cosgaya
Scholarships help students from all backgrounds access Saint Louis University's Catholic Jesuit education. Hear from SLU Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business student Gael Cosgaya about how donor support made his dreams of becoming a Billiken come true.Gael says: "All of the donations, all of the grants, all of the scholarships that I received, it's it's impacted my family the most, like my mom and my dad. Because now, we're able to focus more on my younger siblings and giving them a better life, a better a better future. And so I haven't been able to worry about, you know, making ends meet or paying or anything like that since everything's already covered. And I'm able to focus 100% on school now.This has been a dream come true. SLU was one of my dream colleges. I've been able to gain more patience, more knowledge, act more professional.We have a small family business called Rosario's Cleaning Services. My mom started cleaning residential homes. Then, a year later, I opened up commercial cleaning, where I was able to expand onto schools and offices.I recently closed a big contract, and so it built a little bit of momentum.
And now I'm rethinking what I want to do after college, whether it's continue to grow my family business or go into private accounting. Hopefully, one day, I'll be able to give back."About SLU: Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic institutions. Rooted in Jesuit values and its pioneering history as the first university west of the Mississippi River, SLU offers nearly 13,000 students a rigorous, transformative education of the whole person on campuses in St. Louis, Missouri, and Madrid, Spain. At the core of the University’s diverse community of scholars is SLU’s service-focused mission, which challenges and prepares students to make the world a better, more just place. Learn more at www.slu.edu.
More from You Tube Videos
- 2:32A Farewell Message from President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D.President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D. shares a farewell message with the Saint Louis University community as he prepares to step down from the presidency on June 30, 2025.Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic research institutions. Rooted in Jesuit values and its pioneering history as the first university west of the Mississippi River, SLU offers more than 15,300 students a rigorous, transformative education that challenges and prepares them to make the world a better place. As a nationally recognized leader in research and innovation, SLU is an R1 research university, advancing groundbreaking, life-changing discoveries that promote the greater good. Learn more at www.slu.edu.
- 1:28SLU Celebrates Pestellos With Honorary Street NameA stretch of Laclede Avenue that has undergone major development since President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., and First Lady Fran Pestello, Ph.D., arrived at Saint Louis University 11 years ago now has a new name.Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic research institutions. Rooted in Jesuit values and its pioneering history as the first university west of the Mississippi River, SLU offers more than 15,300 students a rigorous, transformative education that challenges and prepares them to make the world a better place. As a nationally recognized leader in research and innovation, SLU is an R1 research university, advancing groundbreaking, life-changing discoveries that promote the greater good. Learn more at www.slu.edu.
- 2:37Saint Louis University celebrates the Class of 2025Saint Louis University recognized more than 1,800 graduates during the 2025 Spring Commencement on May 17 at Chaifetz Arena. SLU President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., delivered the event's commencement address.Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic research institutions. Rooted in Jesuit values and its pioneering history as the first university west of the Mississippi River, SLU offers more than 15,300 students a rigorous, transformative education that challenges and prepares them to make the world a better place. As a nationally recognized leader in research and innovation, SLU is an R1 research university, advancing groundbreaking, life-changing discoveries that promote the greater good. Learn more at www.slu.edu.
- 8:31Thank you, Drs. Fred and Fran PestelloAfter 11 years, Dr. Fred P. Pestello will step down from the SLU presidency on June 30, 2025. Hear from members of the community as they share their gratitude for and memories with President Fred Pestello and Dr. Fran Pestello.Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic research institutions. Rooted in Jesuit values and its pioneering history as the first university west of the Mississippi River, SLU offers more than 15,300 students a rigorous, transformative education that challenges and prepares them to make the world a better place. As a nationally recognized leader in research and innovation, SLU is an R1 research university, advancing groundbreaking, life-changing discoveries that promote the greater good. Learn more at www.slu.edu.
- 2:03:192025 Saint Louis University Commencement CeremonySaint Louis University celebrates the achievements of the Class of 2025 during its annual spring Commencement ceremony. Watch today's celebration as it's streamed live from Chaifetz Arena.
- 1:34:402025 SLU School of Medicine Graduate Programs Pre-commencement CeremonyToday, Saint Louis University celebrates graduates from the School of Medicine Graduate Programs. Join us as we stream the 2025 pre-commencement ceremony live from Saint Francis Xavier College Church.