Heart of the Herd

Students studying on the couch, alumni swapping stories in the backyard, and the Alumni Office team keeping everyone connected—community thrives every day at Bannan Alumni House. Thanks for marking our milestone anniversaries with us—your energy and joy  make this building a home!

Alumni News

All Is Calm, All Is Bright

Looking for a weekly moment of calm this holiday season? Each Sunday of Advent, we’ll share a reflection to lift your spirit and brighten your week. Check out the first in the series, from Alumni Relations AVP Kathy Kale ’86, and follow along in our 3-Point Thursday newsletter for the rest!

Lead By Example

Are you ready to breathe new energy into the alumni experience? Join the Alumni Board of Directors and bring your fresh ideas and Bronco pride to this volunteer leadership team. Nominate yourself or another passionate Bronco by Friday, Jan. 23.

Swipe Right for SCU

One “like,” one shared Santa Clara connection, and the conversation never stopped. For Christina Eliopoulos M.A. ’23 and Jason Back ’16, their app-born spark grew into a Bronco love story—maybe sometimes the algorithm does know best?

App-solutely Safe

After hearing a retiree share concerns about having a medical emergency while living alone, Preet Anand ’10 was inspired to co-found an app that promotes senior safety. The tool brings modern, intuitive tech to seniors, giving families peace of mind and caregivers better tools.

Cool Tech, Cooler Temps

What happens when SCU ingenuity meets extreme heat? Paul Mahacek ’05, M.S. ’10, Eng. ’11 launched a project that brings sustainable cooling to some of the world’s hottest regions—engineering a future where it’s easier to chill out.

Saddle Up for Authors365 Virtual Talks!

Enjoy three virtual talks each month from nationally-acclaimed, best-selling authors on leadership, wellness, and more—free with code A365NOWSCU. Your next great chapter starts here.

Alumni Events

Looking for more fun things to do? Check out our full calendar of events! 📆

University News

In Memoriam

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Professor Emeritus Dragoslav Siljak. His decades of service and steadfast dedication left a meaningful mark on the SCU Engineering community and beyond.

Supercharging Small Businesses

For 10 years, the My Own Business Institute (MOBI) program at SCU’s Leavey School of Business has empowered small-business entrepreneurs to go from dreamers to doers. This milestone anniversary celebrates the impact built one small business at a time.

Data with a Heart

Professor Amber Xiaoyan Liu’s research fuses analytics with empathy, showing how campuses can respond to mental-health crises with foresight and care—because behind every number is a story.

Alumni Benefits