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Leslie Griffy, 2 Jul 2025

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Summer reads: Recommendations from Santa Clara

Delve into the big ideas and beautiful stories from the Mission campus this summer.

Miky Ching ’25, 17 Jun 2025

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A former Santa Clara cross-country standout gives the iconic Bay to Breakers a fresh look

The new designs, created by Zach Litoff ’22, capture the race’s energy and spirit, and are splashed across race shirts, banners, and promotional materials

Lauren Loftus, 23 May 2025

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The Man Behind the Hat

Jeff Chu ’07 helps college athletes navigate the complex world of NIL and boost their resumes through his company LACES, which just got major facetime atop Steph Curry’s head.

Features

Introducing the Honorable Meghan Piano

So many Santa Clara County Superior Court judges hail from Santa Clara University School of Law. Judge Meghan Piano ’04, J.D. ’07, and her pledge to rule with empathy, may demonstrate why.

Water Watch

How Santa Clara University’s Water and Climate Justice Lab helps clean water flow in rural communities

A crowd of students wearing caps and gowns during the 2025 undergraduate commencement at Santa Clara University.

Wise words for the 2025 graduates

Radical empathy, leading with love, and finding God in all things: Commencement speakers share wisdom with Santa Clara University graduates.

The Accent Artist

Turn those hard American As into proper British “ahs” with the help of dialect coach Kristin Hill ’25

Elyse Raby studies the Catholic Church. We asked her what an American pope means to the world.

Will Pope Leo XIV, formerly Robert Prevost, continue Pope Francis’ focus on social issues and work to bring the Church closer to the people? A theologian interprets the signs.

How the sounds of the South Bay helped define a generation.

After all, the kids always know.

Expectations vs. Reality

Lindsey Allen ’16 on learning to balance expectations after graduating

Entranced By Law

An expert on mind and behavior control, law Professor Emeritus Alan Scheflin says his final goodbye.

Named in Honor

Siddhant Nikam ’19 finds big and small ways to honor his family by giving to SCU.

La Fondatrice

Stephanie Brooks ’08 founded her own agency to help French companies expand into the U.S.

New Hope

Gregory Macres ’79 lost his son to a rare disease. Now, his nonprofit is helping scientists search for treatment.

You’re Invited

Save the date for Grand Reunion, at SCU Oct. 9-12, 2025

Special Envoy

Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg ’66 named Special Presidential Envoy for Russia and Ukraine

Jesuit Words, Jesuit Works

Cornelius Buckley, S.J. ’50, chronicles the inspiring journey of Joseph Fessio, S.J. ’62, from campus life to Catholic publishing giant.

Wise words for the 2025 graduates

Radical empathy, leading with love, and finding God in all things: Commencement speakers share wisdom with Santa Clara University graduates.

Art at New Heights

Professor Kathy Aoki’s art is a critique of the commercialization of the art market. Now it’s on top of the tallest building in San Francisco.

Pitch Perfect Coaching

Under Coach Gina Carbonatto's leadership, Santa Clara softball is not only breaking records but also building a winning culture that extends far beyond the diamond.