We are in and of the community.
A deep engagement with the surrounding communities in Silicon Valley and beyond is central to our mission.
Our communities influence how SCU students learn and what they choose to do on weekends and breaks. They inspire the work of our faculty and shape the lives of our alumni.
Community programs, activities, and initiatives help strengthen the connection between Santa Clara, our neighbors, and our world, while creating opportunities for all of SCU to learn, serve, and grow.
This engagement works in both directions. We welcome our neighbors to experience Santa Clara’s campus culture through public events and enrichment programs. Activities throughout the year might include exhibits, performances, athletics, and public forums featuring some of Silicon Valley’s most notable visionaries—often our own alumni.
SCU in the Community
Compare the seven main types of MBA programs, from full-time to executive and online, with clear examples of who each format works best for.
Synopsis: During an internship at EY San Francisco, a student learns to embrace constant feedback as a sign of professional investment rather than criticism. This shift in perspective refines their communication skills and builds the confidence needed to mentor others with purpose.
From SQL to AI-powered dashboards — the five tools shaping data analyst careers in 2026, and how Leavey's MS programs teach them hands-on.
Register and Join Us for a Series of Four WebinarsUpcoming webinars will address four themes from the recent encyclical: AI and education, AI and labor, AI and consciousness, and disarming AI.
Data Centers Expanding into Water-Stressed, Vulnerable Communities in California
Progress on Research and Advocacy for Clean Water in California’s Central and Salinas Valleys, and an Application with Climate Forecasts for Farmers in Nicaragua
Published research study on climate-driven environmental changes during major ancient global warming event
Housing affordability pressure and climate goals shape development in Santa Cruz
Study identifies need for more coordination and resources to address heat risks for people experiencing homelessness
Honoring Outstanding Students
A warm send off to the Ethics Center Class of 2026 and awarding this year's Markkula Prize for outstanding commitment to ethics.
How does media representation of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) women affect their democratic participation? More specifically, what are the mechanisms by which representation either enables or forecloses participation, and how can the negative cycle be broken?
Davina Hurt, director, government ethics, quoted by The Wichita Eagle.
Irina Raicu, director, internet ethics, interviewed by NBC Bay Area.
Ann Skeet, senior director, leadership ethics, quoted by Fortune.
Music Professor Christina Zanfagna and Film/Communication Professor Michael Whalen are collaborating on a documentary entitled BLACKITALIAN.
Meet Business Major Summer Orientation Leaders
- Rebecca Chae, Assistant Professor of Marketing
Journal of Association for Consumer Research (Forthcoming)
Computer engineering graduate students designed and produced software to engage visually-impaired preschoolers as a project for their Object-Oriented Analysis, Design, and Programming class, COEN 275, then got the thrill of seeing their work in action.