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SCU Thought Leader Predictions: 12 Hot Trends for 2018
We asked our thought leaders what innovative product, idea, concept, or development they’re most excited for this coming year.
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An Exercise in Moderation
Conference Feb. 2 will address how some of Silicon Valley’s top companies moderate and remove problematic Internet content.
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Nonprofit Ethics
A Jan. 19 gathering gives nonprofit leaders a unique two-day forum for dealing with ethical and operational challenges for organizations that seek to do good in the world.
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A Window into the Past
Archives & Special Collections launches a digital archive of The Santa Clara student newspaper.
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American Values and National Character
There are ways in which our character was strengthened in 2017—but many more in which it was weakened.
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Farming 2.0
Sam Bertram ’16, M.S. ’18 and OnePointOne harness the efficiencies of machine learning and fully automated indoor farms to take on world hunger.
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Journalists Talk About Trust
Former editors of The Santa Clara, now working journalists, talk about trust in journalism, upon the occasion of the new Markkula Center for Applied Ethics-hosted initiative, The Trust Project.
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Dirty Work
Lindsey Kalkbrenner has helped grow a culture of sustainability at SCU—and she has the hardware to prove it.
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The Trolley Solution
How faculty and students in philosophy are using virtual reality to make thought experiments a little more real.
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Lenten Reflections Offered
Reflections by students, professors, and alumni of JST are being offered via e-mail for Lent.
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Bring Your Friends
W. Kamau Bell is back at SCU. And this time, he’s brought other artists with him for his panel at Salon 2018: Culture, Power, Difference.
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Protected in Name Only
Protected areas are a big part of keeping waterbird populations safe. But Brody Sandel says they’re only as effective as the governments that enforce them.
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The Gift of Water
Audrey Gozali ’18 wins a national award in civil engineering for her work in improving water quality.
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Bearing One Another’s Burdens
President Michael E. Engh, S.J., discussed the year’s successes and holding one another “in awe,” in his State of the University address.
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Have You Thanked an Engineer Today?
Get ready for National Engineers Week.
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Broncos and Bitcoin
Santa Clara University Finance Professor Atulya Sarin discusses the promise and perils of Bitcoin.
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WATCH: W. Kamau Bell and Friends at SCU
Bay Area artists and activists tackle race, humor, and politics.
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Taking the Long Way Home
An injury gave Henry Caruso M.S. ’18 a second-chance at his final season of college basketball. He chose to do it at home.
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Turning Loss into a Gain
Too small, misshapen, overripe. Tons of edible produce are wasted each year because they don’t look the part. Students from the Food and Agribusiness Institute want to change that.
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Pope Francis and Accompanying Families
In late February, Santa Clara University hosted bishops and theologians exploring ways to implement Pope Francis's groundbreaking teachings on pastoral approaches to family.
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Education Makes You Fearless
Some meditations on the people and ideas that give us hope
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Broncos Bring It
Santa Clara University’s fifth annual Day of Giving raised a whopping $3.2 million from more than 5,500 gifts, to benefit schools, programs, centers, and scholarships.
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Service and Self-Reflection
Dean Caryn Beck-Dudley talks with the SVBJ about lessons learned at the Leavey School of Business
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Low Tech, High Impact
Michael Neumann ’03, M.S. ’08, Ph.D. ’17 is using an unlikely tool to help high school students in Tanzania with their final examinations.
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From Baseball to Higher Ed
Former Oakland A’s President Michael Crowley joins SCU’s executive team as Vice President of Finance and Administration.
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Making Better Medicine
Cottrell Scholar Grace Stokes is exploring the power of peptoids in helping develop longer-lasting drugs.
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6 Things You Didn’t Know About Hayley Raquer ’16
Hayley Raquer ’16 is one of the first Knight-Hennessy scholars. Here’s what you need to know about Hayley and her prestigious honor.
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Santa Clara University Sends Admissions Decisions to the Class of 2022
Admitted students represent 49 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam, and 55 countries.
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Undocumented, But Not Without a Voice
Law alumna Lizbeth Mateo J.D. ’16 has reached another milestone: She’s the first undocumented immigrant named to statewide post.
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Steve Nash ’96, Welcome to the Basketball Hall of Fame
This weekend, the two-time NBA MVP and Santa Clara grad joins the highest ranks of basketball nobility.
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Befriending The Opponent
Fifty years ago, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was tragically assassinated. We remember and honor him with a discussion about one of his speeches by W. Kamau Bell and Aldo Billingslea.
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‘Voices of Santa Clara’ podcast interviews SCU President
Fr. Michael Engh talks to Gavin Cosgrave ’20 about what keeps him energized: great students, award-winning faculty, and ‘listening with the ears of the heart.’
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Let’s Make Better, Better
Daniel Levy M.S. ’18 and Mai Anh Do M.S. ’18 want to help bring gene therapy to the masses using a new method to deliver cancer-fighting DNA.
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Five Santa Clara Alumni and Students Win Fulbright and Udall Scholarships
The strong showing puts SCU on track for its fifth award as a “Top Producer” school for Fulbright Scholarships.
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History Beneath Your Feet
Linda Hylkema and her team of archaeologists unearthed treasures from the past during the Franklin Street renovation.
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Building Something Good
How new coach Rusty Filter has helped sixth-year pitcher Steven Wilson ’17, M.S. ’18 and the Broncos get a fresh start.
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Signs of Progress
Kelly Detweiler is tapping the Benson art collection to liven up campus construction with alumni art.
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New Space, Same Place
As changes come to campus, Santa Clara keeps its history. Credit good bones.
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CNN’s W. Kamau Bell Is Back and Ready To Listen
Fortune calls W. Kamau Bell’s United Shades of America, just returned for a third season, “a master class in uncomfortable conversations.” This week, Bell returns to campus for his spring residency as Frank Sinatra Chair.
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Quick on the Reload
How Andrew Torrance ’19 took a stapler and helped make robot-assisted surgery a little bit better.
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Dolores on “Dolores”
Frank Sinatra Artist-in-Residence W. Kamau Bell sat down with Chicana activist Dolores Huerta to discuss the new documentary that tells her story and bears her name.
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Building a Winner
On the latest Voices of Santa Clara podcast, Director of Athletics Renee Baumgartner reflects on her first three years as a Bronco and discusses what success looks like at Santa Clara University.
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Lloyd Pierce ’98 Named Head Coach of Atlanta Hawks
Pierce comes to the Hawks following five years as an assistant coach with the Philadelphia 76ers. As a player, he helped lead the Broncos to the NCAA Tournament in 1995 and 1996.
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Eight For Eight
SCU “Sweeps” With a Record Eight Fulbrights
A record eight Broncos were winners of Fulbright scholarships this year–putting SCU on track to be a “top producing” school for the fifth time in six years.
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Our Faithful Feminist
Sr. Sandra Schneiders will speak at Jesuit School of Theology Commencement May 19. Learn more about her 40-year career as a teacher, biblical scholar, and pioneering feminist theologian.
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Kirk O. Hanson to Speak at Santa Clara University’s 2018 Undergraduate Commencement
The outgoing leader of Santa Clara University’s globally renowned Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, Kirk O. Hanson, will be the speaker for Santa Clara’s 167th undergraduate commencement.
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Virtual Reality Tour of Charney Hall
Maria Palomares J.D. ’19 shows you around the law school’s new home.
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The Avocado Toast on the Wall: The Paradox of China’s Rise
An update to one president’s maxim on trying to control the internet—even in a society where control is a top priority.
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Your Vote, Your Voice
Santa Clara joins California Secretary of State Alex Padilla, AICCU in historic partnership to register students to vote.
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Take the Right Risks
Howard S. Charney MBA ‘73, J.D. ‘77, urged the Santa Clara Law Class of 2018 to weigh risks but take them on.
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An Invitation to Console, Liberate, and Empower
Sandra Schneiders, I.H.M., invited the graduating class of the Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University to help others with "the real questions of today."
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Painting with Numbers
A summer research program taught Isabela Figueira ’18 how to use machine learning in computer animation—and changed her career path along the way.
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Seize the Opportunity
Lauren Kinerk ’19 has dreamed of working for Apple for years. When she got the chance, she didn’t hesitate.
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Just Getting Started
The school year is winding down, but Santa Clara students aren’t going on vacation. They’re just getting started.
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Santa Clara University President Michael E. Engh, S.J. to Conclude Presidency in 2019
Having led Santa Clara University to new heights in financial strength, infrastructure, diversity, and academic standing, President Michael E. Engh, S.J. plans to conclude his presidency after 10 years next year.
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Attention Medical Startups: Listen to Yoda
What advice the Star Wars sage has for forging a path in Healthcare innovation.
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Statement on Violence in Nicaragua
As violence has erupted in Nicaragua, Santa Clara University speaks out in solidarity with our sister institution, Universidad Centroamericana de Nicaragua.
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Radical in Residence
In the business world, being ethical can make you a rebel. Commencement speaker Kirk O. Hanson on a career keeping innovation honest.
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Take 5 with Athena Nguyen ’18
Getting to know the valedictorian of the Class of 2018.
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Steve Nash: Fight Every Day
An exclusive interview with basketball hall-of-famer Steve Nash ’96
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How Did You Win a Fulbright?
Fulbright winners and their mentors share the “secret sauce” behind SCU’s record showing in Fulbrights this year.
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Class of 2018: Bronco Final Exam
No studying required for this one. Find out what the Class of 2018 will miss most about SCU.
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Getting to the Birds
Virtual reality for your ears? Maya Ackerman and student researchers are using technology to enhance meditation.
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Be Different
Outgoing Ethics Center leader Kirk Hanson urges SCU's graduates to embrace and nurture what sets them apart.
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Find the Sun
Propelled by a revolving solar panel, a team of engineering students take fourth place in the SMUD Solar Regatta endurance race.
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New Leader for Markkula Center for Applied Ethics
Veteran communication and journalism leader Donald Heider will lead the Ethics Center starting Aug. 15.
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The U.S. Asylum Process Explained
Deep Gulasekaram was on KQED to examine the rights U.S. law affords families who cross the border illegally.
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There’s the Beef
Brad Haley ’80, MBA ’82 hits a home run with International House of Pancakes campaign.
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SCU Alumni Make the World a Better Place
With our newest class of graduates branching out across the world post-graduation, we asked our SCU thought leaders, “How do Santa Clara alumni make the world a better place?”
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It’s Time for Reinvention
Adaptation and innovation are the watchwords for all business schools in the coming year, writes Leavey School of Business Dean Caryn Beck-Dudley.
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Taye Diggs named Frank Sinatra Chair in the Performing Arts for 2018-19
The groundbreaking actor and singer from film and stage will start his residency at Santa Clara University this fall.
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What Silicon Valley Companies Want From Their Lawyers
In an op-ed for the Silicon Valley Business Journal, Howard Charney MBA ’73, J.D. ’77, Dean Lisa Kloppenberg, and Rupa Bhandari discuss the problem-solving mentality that’s in demand.
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The Future Of The World Cup Is Female
Forbes highlights the trail blazed by Aly Wagner ’03 and other women broadcasters in the world of soccer.
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Men’s Basketball Unveils 2018-19 Nonconference Schedule
K.J. Feagin ’19 and the Broncos will play four games against teams from the Pac-12 Conference including Cal, Washington State, Washington and USC.
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Teaching is Art
Studio art student Bevin McCullough ’19 takes her passion to the Palo Alto Art Center, thanks to the REAL Program.
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Experimenting in Theatre
Theatre arts major Lee Harrold ’19 gears up to take the stage, both literally and virtually.
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What I’ve Learned
Thirty episodes in, Gavin Cosgrave ’20 reflects on his personal takeaways from hosting the Voices of Santa Clara podcast.
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Tomorrow Never Knows
Chris was too young to die. But not to save five lives.
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Care Like a Nonprofit, But Think Like an Entrepreneur
Gregory Kepferle of Catholic Charities and Pamela Roussos of the Miller Center say it’s time for nonprofits to think and act more like entrepreneurs with a mission.
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‘Embodiment of the American Dream’
Former Nevada governor and senator Paul Laxalt ’44 passed away at 96. Known as “First Friend” to Republican President Ronald Reagan, Laxalt spent four decades in public service.
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History Repeating
Students and faculty turn to the library archives to tackle the continued fight for gender equality, 19th Century “Fake News,” and the case for Frankenstein in the canon.
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Hiding in Plain Sight
Nanomaterials are in lots of everyday products, but are they dangerous? Korin Wheeler and her student researchers want to find out. Her work was recently recognized with a Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award.
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Learning the Art Form
Jack Benjamin ’18 can paint a picture with his voice. This fall, the former KSCU sports announcer will call games for two top college programs.
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Parishioners Deserve Clarity on Clergy Abuse
Thomas Reese, visiting scholar at Markkula Center, discussed the Pennsylvania grand jury report on sexual abuse during an on-campus talk.
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Here, Kitty
Kathy Aoki questions the Hello Kitty obsession with her immersive exhibit at the San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art.
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Cell by Cell
Paul Abbyad and a group of student researchers are hoping a new type of microfluidic device will help scientists learn more about the behavior of cancer cells.
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An Entrepreneur Looks Like Me—Shagun Patel
Shagun Patel ’19 reflects on her entrepreneurial spirit and how she has been encouraged to explore that in her studies at Santa Clara University.
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This is How You ‘College’
Being a first-generation college student can be stressful. On the latest episode of “Life Invented,” LEAD Director Erin Kimura-Walsh and several first-generation scholars offer insight and inspiration as LEAD Week kicks off.
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Newsroom to Classroom
Don Heider, executive director of the Markkula Center For Applied Ethics, reflects on his journey to SCU and the importance of engaging Silicon Valley in important conversations about ethics.
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Women’s Soccer Moves to No. 7 in the Nation
After topping second-ranked North Carolina 1-0 on Friday, the Broncos jumped up five spots in this week’s United Soccer Coaches Poll.
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U.S. News & World Report Ranks Santa Clara University No. 1 in the West
Santa Clara University was named the top-ranked regional university in the western United States in the 2019 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. The University earned a perfect overall score of 100 out of 100.
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Top Teaching Scholars for 2018
Faculty honored for outstanding contributions in teaching, research, and service.
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Meet Hawks Coach Lloyd Pierce ’98
Checking in with Atlanta’s new head coach—and assistant coach Marlon Garnett ’97.
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Why I’m staying in the church
Kevin O’Brien (JST) wrote an op-ed for CNN about the goal of working with theology students to reform the Church in the way that God desires.
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A Vision for Tomorrow
The Ignatian Center’s Thriving Neighbors Initiative is helping a group of San Jose immigrant mothers build a better future for their community.
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Santa Clara University Announces Five Cristo Rey Scholarships
Students from 35 schools nationwide can apply for an opportunity to attend SCU.
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Women’s Soccer Ranked No. 4 in Latest United Coaches Poll
After finishing its most successful nonconference season since its 2001 national championship season, SCU moved into the top-five in the United Soccer Coaches poll Tuesday.
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How to Get a Job: Advice from the Career Center
SCU’s career counselors sit down for the latest episode of the Voices of Santa Clara podcast.
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Getting REAL
Students in the College of Arts and Sciences explored their passions while being paid over the summer, thanks to $550,000 in funding through the REAL Program.
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‘More Than a Place to Sleep’
SCU’s Vice Provost for Student Life Jeanne Rosenberger talks about the new year and explains how residence halls allow students to interact and engage with their community.
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How Ants Might Hold the Key to Cloud Security
Yuhong Liu, assistant professor of computer engineering, and Ruiwen (Louise) Li ’19 are testing an algorithm based on the ability of ants to find the most efficient path to their nest.
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Men’s Basketball Open Practice Set for Saturday
Bronco fans can get a glimpse of the team during Grand Reunion weekend.
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Broncos Top Charts for Post-Graduation Salaries
Data company PayScale ranks graduates of Santa Clara University in the top 1 to 5 percent of undergraduate alumni nationwide for the salaries they command after graduation through mid-career.
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The Jesuit Business Network Fighting Poverty in Africa and Beyond
Teaching someone to fish is great. Thane Kreiner wants to empower them to run a fishing business. America magazine chronicles the impact Miller Center has had using social entrepreneurship as a vehicle for Jesuit values.
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‘Speak the Truth’
SCU panel discusses the catastrophe of clergy sexual abuse.
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‘Chaplain Clare’ Offers Patients Both Spiritual and Diagnostic Care
Before heading to medical school, Clare Batty ’14 turned to chaplaincy to strengthen her connection to patients.
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Securing Democracies in a Digital World
Ballots and Bots brings experts to Santa Clara University to discuss the impact of technology on elections.
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‘A Moment of Momentum’
Charney Hall dedication brings together generations of Santa Clara Law to usher in a new era for the school.
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Refugee-Run Coffee Shop Offers Path for Marginalized Groups
Miller Center’s Social Entrepreneurship at the Margins helps groups like 1951 Coffee Company run a better business and maximize their impact.
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Taye Diggs Launches Sinatra Residency with Event on Nov. 11
“Explorations of your Passions” showcases actor, artist, innovator.
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When Goliath Learns to Code
At “Ballots and Bots,” top technology specialists and social scientists discussed how both disciplines are manipulated to impact elections—past, present and future.
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Khaled Hosseini’s Sea Prayer
Writer Khaled Hosseini ’88 gives a reading at Santa Clara on Nov. 8. His new book is spare and haunting and beautiful.
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The Second Chance Gap
Law Professor Colleen Chien heads to Washington, D.C. to advocate for using technology to ensure individuals with criminal records get the “second chance” they’ve been promised.
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“Even Heaven Is Not Home”
Acclaimed author Khaled Hosseini ’88 was back on campus last week, talking Sea Prayer and the plight of refugees around the world.
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Athletic Excellence on the Rise
Santa Clara University’s vision to enhance the prominence and achievements of its athletics program received a strong vote of confidence, with $25 million in gifts to build a state-of-the art Athletic Excellence Center.
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UPDATE: Campus Closure Extended Due to Air Quality
A message from Santa Clara University President Michael Engh, S.J. concerning the closure of campus due to air quality concerns.
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Air Quality Closure—FAQs
With Santa Clara University classes canceled and campus closed due to air-quality issues, check the home page and FAQs for regularly updated information.
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Diggs Wows at First Sinatra Event of the Year
The Frank Sinatra Artist-in-Residence encourages students to listen to themselves and follow their passions.
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The Tao of Pie
Kate McDermott ’76 picks pie as the great unifier this holiday season.
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Undaunted
Lizbeth Mateo J.D. ’16 came to the United States when she was 14. Now she holds state office, despite being an undocumented immigrant.
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Sonic Landscapes
Bruno Ruviaro and Christina Zanfagna of the Department of Music explore sound and space through the San Francisco Bay Area Sound Map.
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Dama Reprograma
Mariel Reyes ’02 is working to close the gender gap in Brazil's fast-growing tech sector by teaching unemployed women to code.
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Taking Back Data
Tech companies' reign over user data has run largely unchecked. Europe is seeking to end that with a new law. 60 Minutes highlights Max Schrems and his role in the fight.
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$1 Million Endowment to Support Student Research, Internships in Physics
SCU’s innovative REAL Program helped more than 127 students in the College of Arts and Sciences get paid for meaningful research and internships last summer.
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George H.W. Bush: What We’ve Lost with the 41st President’s Passing
George H.W. Bush was not a made-for-TV president, but his decency helped build friendships across political divides. Former AP reporter Rita Beamish ’74 shares personal memories from her time covering the President.
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Back for More
Former Frank Sinatra chairs Anna Deavere Smith and W. Kamau Bell return to SCU for a one-day reunion Jan. 22, hosted by The Center for the Arts and Humanities.
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Returning to a Corner Near SCU: The Hut
For decades The Hut played a special role in campus life—for better or for worse. Now it’s reopening—with a facelift.
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Merry Christmas from SCU
A special holiday message from President Michael E. Engh, S.J. and the Santa Clara University choir.
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Wreaths Across America
ROTC lends a hand at holiday event saluting veterans’ service, sacrifice.
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3D View of the Future
We broke ground on the Sobrato Campus of Discovery and Innovation this week. Pop on your Google Cardboard and step into the future of STEM at SCU.
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Dreaming of a Green Christmas
Americans produce 25 percent more waste over the holidays. How can you help? Lindsey Kalkbrenner ’04, MBA ’09 says start by ditching the fake tree.
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Battling the Changing Winter Weather, Willow-Beetle Style
The National Science Foundation highlights Professor Elizabeth Dahlhoff’s research on the Sierra willow leaf beetle.