Centennial Celebration

Happy birthday to Bannan Alumni House—your living room on campus! This year, the building is celebrating its 100th anniversary. From healing students to hosting alumni, this campus landmark has stood the test of time. Discover its history … and guess when the Alumni Association moved in. (Hint: it’s another milestone anniversary!)

Alumni News

A Couple of Entrepreneurs

On Saturday, Sept. 6, hundreds of Broncos will return to campus for Vintage Santa Clara. And alumni aren’t just attending the event—many of the vendors are Bronco-owned or -operated! Learn about the alumni couples behind The Pasta Market (Bob ’85 and Julia Collins ’84) and Testarossa Winery (Rob ’86 and Diana Jensen ’88, Instagram account required).

Still need your tickets for Vintage? Grab them before it’s too late!

Endangered Species Savior

During his time as a student, Justen Whittall ’96 came across a beautiful succulent while hiking. Now a conservation geneticist (and a professor at SCU), he’s made it his mission to save the Dudleya setchellii, otherwise known as the Santa Clara Valley “liveforever.” Learn how his curiosity is helping this endangered plant thrive again.

From Space to Securities

At just 16, Kairan Quazi ’23—SCU’s youngest-ever graduate and former SpaceX engineer—turned down AI and Big Tech jobs to join the finance sector. Inspired by his mother’s background in investment banking and the chance to see the impact of his work sooner, he’s making the exciting leap to a new industry.

Mini Intestines, Big Breakthrough

Meet GastroScreen: an organoid the size of a Nerds candy, packed with blood vessels, nerves, and muscle, co-created by Madeline Eiken ’19. This miniature model of the intestines offers a faster, more humane way to test new drugs—and shrink the timeline from lab tests to life-changing treatments.

And the Award Goes To ...

When you think of Santa Clara University’s values, is there a particular Bronco who comes to mind? Show your appreciation for all they do by nominating them for one of four distinguished Alumni Awards.

Alumni Events

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

University News

Sustainable Support

Want to go green, but stumped on the next step? Meet MyEcoPal—a new AI-powered sidekick that turns eco-intentions into actions. Created by Assistant Professor Sharon Hsaio, this smart app helps you make smarter energy decisions—one step at a time.

Growing Change

Hope, resilience, and human connection are at the heart of Miller Center’s mission. Their 2025 annual report shines a light on the students and social entrepreneurs who are living out those values, and the progress that happens when innovation meets compassion.

Alumni Benefits