Let There Be Light
The NASA maverick who saved the Hubble Space Telescope.
Alumni
Joan Lipscomb M.A. ’65 lived a life guided by faith and a deep commitment to others. She began her journey as a devoted sister of the Holy Cross, teaching in Catholic schools for 15 years before following a new path to the business world. In San Francisco, while working at a real estate firm, Joan […]
Whether coaching youth teams in San Jose and Austin, cheering from the sidelines, or simply offering one of his famous hugs, Angel Diaz ’99 poured his whole heart into uplifting those around him. His story with Alma Rosa Parra ’01 began as a friendship sparked by shared family ties and daily greetings that blossomed into […]
Nicknamed “the sweetest man,” George Coppinger MBA ’69 was known for his kind and gentle spirit. While earning his MBA, he met his other half, Cynthia Coppinger M.A. ’72, a partnership that would grow into 59 beautiful years of marriage. George dedicated 39 years of his career to National Semiconductor, where he served as director […]
At 17, Douglas Reutzel MBA ’66 joined the Wyoming Army National Guard and served in Korea from 1950 to 1952 with the 300th Armored Field Artillery Battalion. Later on, he became a dedicated CFO for several major companies and later a college instructor and SBA volunteer. Doug also gave back through reading programs, grant writing, […]
The NASA maverick who saved the Hubble Space Telescope.
Rachel Saunders ’11 nabs the attention of exceptional talent for Yahoo! by doing something others don’t.
Matt Faustman J.D. ’09, MBA ’09 wants his Web portal to play legal matchmaker: helping clients find the right independent lawyer for their needs.
Siren Songs summons the ghosts of torch singers past—and delivers the groove of a new jazz thang. Hear some of the debut album by Jackie Gage ’13.
SCU was well represented at the annual TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield with two finalists and a judge.
Meet Aven Satre-Meloy ’13, Santa Clara’s newest Rhodes Scholar.
In a new video, Brandi Chastain ’91 reveals her favorite soccer field. Her pick may surprise fans.
Santa Clara’s claim to the Women’s World Cup: Julie Johnson ’14 and all the ones who came before.
Professor emeritus of history and SCU historian Gerald McKevitt, S.J., told the history of Jesuits in the West. He wrote the definitive The University of Santa Clara.
Tennant Wright, S.J., STL ’63 had a favorite bit of advice he gave to students: “Judge me harshly.” That rarely was the case with this devoted teacher and priest who came from unlikely roots.
Remembering Theodore “Ted” Rynes, S.J., who pushed his students to do better and think deeper.
The perfect middle name and boy born to a family of Broncos.