Bronco Semifinalists Named for Fulbright Program
This year, nine College of Arts and Sciences students have been selected as semifinalists for the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student program.
Four alumni and five current seniors, representing ten majors across the university, nine of which are in the College of Arts and Sciences, are one step closer to spending a year abroad engaging in cross-cultural dialogue through the Fulbright program. These students have demonstrated meaningful dedication to their areas of study and involvement within the Santa Clara University community. If chosen as program finalists, they will have the unparalleled opportunity to travel internationally to perform research, teach English, or continue with graduate studies.
Ariana Chavez-Magana ’24
Fulbright Teaching Award Semi-Finalist
Hometown: Hayward, California
Majors: Psychology, Child Studies, Theatre Arts
Involvement on campus: Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education, LEAD Scholar, REAL Program
If selected, Ariana will be teaching English in Spain.
Katie Duffy ’24
Research Award Semi-Finalist
Hometown: Stamford, Connecticut
Major: Political Science
Minors: Public Health, Sustainable Food Systems
Involvement on campus: Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education, Miller Center, Associated Student Government, Study Abroad, University Honors Program
If selected, Katie will be conducting research in Zambia.
Sean Gallagher ’25
Teaching Assistant Award Semi-Finalist
Hometown: Davis, California
Major: Political Science
Minor: International Business
Involvement on campus: REAL Program, Model UN, 2023 Panetta Congressional Intern, Young Life
If selected, Sean will be teaching English in Bulgaria.
Elsa Kinney ’25
Study Award Semi-Finalist
Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii
Majors: Biology, Public Health
Involvement on campus: Ignatian Fellowship, Jean Donovan Fellowship, REAL Program, IgnatianQ, National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference, Tri-Beta Honors Society, Whitham Family Collaborative Research Award, Health Care Ethics Internship at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, Santa Clara Community Action Program (SCCAP), Rho Psi Eta.
If selected, Elsa will be completing a self-designed project in Denmark.
Nadine Koochou ’24
Study Award Semi-Finalist
Hometown: Tracy, California
Major: English
Minors: Creative Writing, Gender and Sexuality Studies
Involvement on campus: REAL Program, HUB Writing Center, Santa Clara Review, Canterbury Scholars, Residence Life
If selected, Nadine will complete a one-year Master’s degree at the University of Leicester in the UK.
Harvard Muhm ’25
English Teaching Assistant Award Semi-Finalist
Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri
Majors: French and Francophone Studies, Finance
Involvement on campus: Ciocca Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Provost Fellowship, Study Abroad
If selected, Harvard will be teaching English in Andorra.
Huda Navaid ’19
Research Award Semi-Finalist
Hometown: Palo Alto, California
Major: Political Science
Involvement on campus: Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship, Study Abroad, University Honors Program, SCU EMS, Model UN, Debate.
If selected, Huda will be conducting research and screenwriting a feature film in South Korea.
Nora Reder ’25
Study Award Semi-Finalist
Hometown: Surry, Maine
Major: Public Health
Minors: Political Science; Healthcare, Innovation and Design
Involvement on campus: SPUR Awards, Study Abroad, University Honors Program, Valeriote Goldman Public Health Leadership Program Fellow, Housing Office, Student Researcher with Unhoused Initiative, Brain and Memory Care Labs, LGBTQ+ Stigma, Peer Health Educator, Healthcare Innovation and Design Program
If selected, Nora will be completing a masters degree in Healthcare Policy, Innovation and Management at Maastrichts University in the Netherlands.
Ariana Yamasaki ’25
English Teaching Assistant Award Semi-Finalist
Hometown: El Cerrito, California
Majors: Political Science, Philosophy
Involvement on campus: REAL Program, College of Arts and Sciences Ambassador, Panetta Congressional Intern, Model UN Chair, Drahmann Center tutor (German)
If selected, Ariana will be teaching English in Germany.