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With charm and wit, Hugh “Wilson” Elliott III MBA ’67 could spin tales on nearly any topic—his childhood in Texas, his various sea adventures, or his many culinary discoveries. A Navy veteran and navigator of the USS Procyon, Wilson built a meaningful career at Pacific Telephone. Wilson embraced early retirement at 50 and dove into […]
Published in early 2025, Pinch Me: Waking Up in a 300-Year-Old Italian Farmhouse by Barbara Boyle ’74 is a heartfelt story of transformation. Boyle’s memoir was named a finalist for best new nonfiction by the International Book Awards and was listed on the bestsellers’ list by the Sonoma Index-Tribune. After decades in global advertising, Boyle […]
Sophomore golfer Alexa Pineda ’28 qualified for the 125th U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship after a standout performance at the La Rinconada Country Club qualifier. There, she shot a 1-under 69 to tie for second. One of only four golfers to advance from a field of 73, Pineda will make her second consecutive appearance at the […]
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 […]
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Michael S. Malone ’75, MBA ’77, 15 Jun 2017
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A Field of Dreams
Wherever you are in the world, you’ve undoubtedly tasted the produce George Chiala ’64 grew. Once upon a time, it started with strawberries.
Steven Boyd Saum, 1 Mar 2017
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He Built It Beautiful
The firsthand view of sustainability on campus.
Francesca D'Urzo ‘24, 04 Apr 2023
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Leavey Center to Levi’s Stadium
How Madison Steel ’22 balances dual careers in cybersecurity and as an NFL cheerleader.
Lauren Loftus, 04 Apr 2023
3 min read
Income, Guaranteed
Bronco alumni have their hands all over a new program that gives vulnerable families in Silicon Valley no-strings-attached cash and aims to prove guaranteed income works.
Leslie Griffy, 04 Jan 2023
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The OG Green
SCU Men’s golf fans set foot on the holy land of golf this summer capping off a trip of a lifetime.
Francesca D'Urzo ‘24, 03 Jan 2023
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Music Above All
Erin Pearson ’05 was recruited to play soccer for Santa Clara University. But her passion for music was pulling her in a different direction.
Leslie Griffy, 20 Dec 2022
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A Number’s Worth
Chuck Cantoni ’57 may be the oldest person to swim from Alcatraz to San Francisco—all to raise money for research into a potentially deadly brain condition.
Deborah Lohse, 19 Dec 2022
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Collaboration is Key
Jacqueline Whitham ’21 chose to support cross-disciplinary collaboration and research at SCU through $3.8 million from her family’s foundation.
Leslie Griffy, 05 Dec 2022
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Being the Light
Majid Karam ’95 finds a constant in the light mined from his family’s memories and experiences moving from war-torn Lebanon to United Arab Emirates to America in his new book.
Leslie Griffy, 28 Nov 2022
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Fight Club
The founding senseis of the Santa Clara karate club are retiring after 50 years.
Deborah Lohse, 28 Nov 2022
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Long Schott
Stephen Schott ’60 adds “top-selling author” to his long list of achievements in sports, real estate, philanthropy, and more.
Sarah Young, 27 Sep 2022
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Ain’t No Wedding Without a Party
Limited travel and few get togethers, made this wedding a celebration and more for this Bronco couple.
Lauren Loftus, 24 Aug 2022
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How to Be a Comeback Kid
The kids may not be as all right as we thought. Michele Borba ’72, M.A. ’75 details the teachable traits they need to get back to baseline.
Sarah Young ’24, 29 Jul 2022
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Getting the Ball Rolling
Four Bronco alumni want to bring pro women’s soccer to the Bay Area.