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REALITY CHECKUsing VR to battle workplace adversity
When John Vranizan ’58 was at Santa Clara University, he would drive to San Rafael on weekends to see girlfriend Carole Zenner, who was attending Dominican College. When Carole transferred to Lewis and Clark College in their hometown of Portland, Ore., John announced that he couldn’t wait until graduation to propose. She said yes, and […]
Sienna Rincon MBA ’22 died on July 7, 2025, following a two-year battle with leukemia. Sienna was always positive through two bone marrow transplants and many stays at both Kaiser and Stanford medical centers. Sienna loved family, friends, food, music, dancing, and her pets. She received her bachelor’s degree in business from San Jose State […]
On July 11, 2024, Adriana Rincon M.A. ’17 and Julio Hernandez eloped at San Francisco City hall. A year later, they celebrated with friends and family on their first wedding anniversary, and recommitted to navigating life as husband and wife.
Johnson Riggs ’08 released his debut novel, Pandemonia: A Novel Plague Plague Novel. The book—a fantasy satire of COVID, conflating modern day conspiracy theories with mythic quests—took the No. 1 spot in the new political humor category on Amazon. Fans of Bored of the Rings, The Adventure Zone, The Divine Comedy, Gilgamesh, and the Naked […]
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Alexis Loera ’21, M.S. ’21 signed a new three-year contract with the Kansas City Current getting her one step closer to the U.S. Women’s National Team.
Leslie Griffy, 23 May 2023
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Worthy Service
Santa Clara professors helped set Melvin Gaines ’06 on his path of civil service. Today, he’s the highest ranking nonelected official in his hometown.
Sarah Young ’24, 23 May 2023
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Starting Small
Sophie Asmar ’09 reflects on what sustainability means to her and her journey to find solutions that bring impactful change.
Leslie Griffy, 10 May 2023
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Our Stories to Share
The life story of SCU professor emeritus and author Francisco Jiménez ’66 has been made into a movie.
Leslie Griffy, 10 May 2023
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An Honor
Richard Bissen ’83 is elected mayor of Maui, Hawaii, with help from chairperson and fellow Bronco Charlene Schulenburg ’83
Leslie Griffy, 10 May 2023
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Take Note
The Bannan Alumni House is bustling with plans for alumni and grand reunions.
Leslie Griffy, 28 Apr 2023
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Better Boards
The Leavey School of Business aims to make businesses better through its Black Corporate Board Readiness program.
Leslie Griffy, 28 Apr 2023
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Mid Court Tribute
Broncos celebrate the life of Hall-of-Fame basketball coach and player Dick Garibaldi ’55.
Leslie Griffy, 06 Apr 2023
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Back to Work
California voters sent two Santa Clara alumni back to the halls of Congress
Leslie Griffy, 06 Apr 2023
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Leading Arts
First-gen college student tapped for Arts and Culture Commission for City of Gilroy
Leslie Griffy, 04 Apr 2023
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Golden Honor
The second-longest held American prisoner of war, Everett Alvarez Jr. ’60, is nominated for a Congressional Gold Medal.