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SCM Staff, 16 Oct 2024
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A New Head for Lacrosse

Decorated coach Manny Rapkin is the new head coach for SCU Men’s Lacrosse.

Miky Ching ’25, 15 Oct 2024
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Silver Jubilee

Celebrating 25 years, Pat Malley Fitness and Recreation Center has been the heart of campus fitness since October 1999.

Healthcare Intro

Human at Heart

How Santa Clara University is distinguishing itself as a leader in one of the fastest-growing industries in the nation.
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Flourishing Happens Here

Meet a handful of the Santa Clara University students who have scholarships, and hear their reasons for thanks.

Drumroll, Please!

Santa Clara University’s renovated jazz studio gives music majors and non-majors more space to find their sound.
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A Campus on the Rise

New buildings on campus—count ’em, six in total—aren’t the only changes brought by a successful $1 billion fundraising campaign. Come explore what’s new.
Vote 2024: Big election. Big ideas from SCU.

The American Muslim Vote and the 2024 Presidential Election

American Muslims are a critical voting bloc in the upcoming election, and their support might be on the move.

What is the Electoral College…

The American system is a unique one. And despite plenty of moves to overturn and change it, the Electoral College persists.

Politics is Theatre… Or at Least, Good TV

Professor and filmmaker Mike Whalen talks reality television and the increasingly blurred lines between politics and entertainment.

The Ethics of Citizenship

Why it’s the duty of citizens to care about democracy, its purpose, and its potential, even in a divided political culture.

What India Can Teach the United States About Online Misinformation

While online misinformation campaigns have consequences, the implications on the ballot box might be less damaging than we think.
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Not Just Divided, But Disliked

Psychological research shows political polarization isn’t due to devotion to our beliefs but a strong distaste for the beliefs of others.
Alumni Stories
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Mars, Within Reach

Mars has never felt so close and after years of hard work Kamak Ebadi Ph.D. ’20 completed a 45-day simulated journey to the red planet.

Reaching New Heights

After a national search, Manuel Perez ’04 has been selected as the College of San Mateo's new president.

Bases Loaded

Former SCU softball star Ashley Trierweiler ’23 hits the big leagues.

Golden Drive

Matt McCarty ’21 moved from a close loss to earning his PGA Tour spot with back-to-back wins.

Embodying the Bronco

Three Broncos are honored with 2024 Alumni Awards for commitment to SCU values.

New Management

Jose Martínez Saldaña ’85 will co-direct Radio Bilingüe, America’s oldest Latino radio network.

Bay Dreams

Two Broncos make hometown moves in the 2024 MLB Draft.
Campus News
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A $1 Mill Honor

Santa Clara University hosts the 2024 Opus Prize
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A New Mission

Fr. Matthew Carnes, S.J., M.Div.’03, is set to bring his passion for mission and ministry to SCU as the new Vice President for Mission and Ministry at SCU.
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Engineering the Future

Fueled by a scholarship and a passion for innovation, Mikayla Diaz ’28 is diving headfirst into her engineering dreams.
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Collectivized Care in the University

Humanizing Higher Education through Collectivized Care: Reimagining Possibilities Toward a New University
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Seeing, Becoming Education Leaders

Generations of teachers support future teachers in learning how to support students.
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Beyond Borders

SCU's international program turns cultural jumps into smooth landings, with a survey showing that recent grads are thriving and made global connections during their time at Santa Clara.
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Responsible AI

SCU School of Engineering’s new program in responsible artificial intelligence aims to lay the groundwork for a holistic understanding of AI.
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Awards Season

Two rising seniors got major national nods for their work in STEM.