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Alumni

Bart Lally ‘59

A Bronco’s Bronco, Bart Lally ’59 served on the Board of Regents, as President of the Alumni Association and, in 2015, received the Father Louis Bannan award for his dedication and service to Santa Clara. In his career outside SCU, Bart earned a medical degree and worked at Palo Alto Medical Foundation as medical director […]

Sally Ostini ‘78

At a young age, Sally Ostini ’78 became interested in special education. By high school, she volunteered to provide such services along the Central Coast with the Tri-Counties Regional Center. Sally went on to spend 40 years as a beloved special education teacher in the Santa Maria-Bonita School District. She was an active member of […]

Lara Zientek ‘93

Lara Zientek ’93 is now divorced but still has her amazing two children, who she takes to Santa Clara University to see the changes. Zientek still sings in a different group and hangs out with her friends and family. She enjoys hiking, biking, reading, and writing poetry. She has also recently joined a writing group […]

Cassandra Joseph J.D. ’99

As of February 1, 2023, Cassandra Joseph J.D. ’99 has joined Ivanhoe Electric as vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary. Ivanhoe is an American technology and mineral exploration company that is re-inventing mining through renewable energy storage solutions and electric metals projects.

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History! Live!
History! Live!

How to make a difference? Take every 8th grader in the county to see Hamilton, of course.

Around the World
Around the World

SCU basketball alum Lloyd Pierce ’98 is moving from Atlanta to Indianapolis, with a pitstop in Tokyo.

Planting Seeds
Planting Seeds

A gift from John Burns ’66  will help incorporate environmental and social justice themes into all SCU curriculum.

Guac With That
Guac With That

Soccer champ Julie Ertz ’14 stars in Chipotle’s first TV ad featuring a pro athlete.

Dream Wedding
Dream Wedding

Tatiana Sanchez ’10 always dreamed of getting married at the historic Mission Church. She writes about how the pandemic threw a wrench in those plans.

A New Chapter
A New Chapter

What’s it like to do a usually public thing out of the public eye? We talk to Jenna Saso Rosati ’13 about being pregnant during a pandemic.

Boots on the Ground
Boots on the Ground

Lawyer, chaplain, and former law professor Mary J. Novak ’88 is hitting the road to tackle issues of injustice as the first layperson to lead NETWORK Catholic Lobby.

Best Boss
Best Boss

It’s a triumphant homecoming for Intel’s new CEO, Pat Gelsinger ’83.

Shark Tank
Shark Tank

Harmony Oswald J.D. ’16  swims with sharks so you, the small business owner, don’t have to.

The Long Run
The Long Run

Long-distance runner Lena Chow MBA ’83 tackles a different kind of marathon—caretaking for loved ones with Alzheimer’s—in her new podcast.