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Mission Matters

Symmetry Reflects Us
Alicia K. Gonzales ’09, 1 Mar 2017
2 min read
Symmetry Reflects Us

A story of freedom and constraint, mathematician Frank Farris uses functions and symmetry to turn everyday scenes into stunning art.

Rotten
Lauren Loftus, 04 Jan 2023
< 1 min read
Rotten

A report by Santa Clara theology professors explores the why behind sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.

Dream Team
Tatiana Sanchez ’10, 04 Jan 2023
< 1 min read
Dream Team

Two English majors score resume gold by helping professor launch her debut novel.

Rising Ranks
Francesca D'Urzo ’24, 20 Dec 2022
< 1 min read
Rising Ranks

SCU soccer’s Damani Osei ’23 played internationally with the Jamaican National Team over the summer.

Truth Teller
Lauren Loftus, 15 Dec 2022
< 1 min read
Truth Teller

In a time when anyone can share the news, this Ethics Center director wants them to be ethical about it.

A Drop in a Desert
Sarah Young ’24, 05 Dec 2022
< 1 min read
A Drop in a Desert

Intensifying heat waves and droughts are drying up river beds around the world. SCU and Silicon Valley Power launch Sustainable Futures Program to promote eco-conscious students.

Legacy
SCM Staff, 05 Dec 2022
< 1 min read
Legacy

A new endowed gift will support mental health scholarships, research, and more therapists at Santa Clara.

Silver Anniversary
Lauren Loftus, 28 Nov 2022
< 1 min read
Silver Anniversary

What mark has SCU carved upon Silicon Valley? In the spirit, ethics, and business that make the Valley come to life.

Helping the Helpers
Tracy Seipel, 20 Oct 2022
< 1 min read
Helping the Helpers

Santa Clara students, faculty, partner with Ferry Foundation to create solutions that enrich quality of life for dementia, Alzheimer’s patients

Go. Fight. Win.
Francesca D'Urzo ’24, 13 Oct 2022
2 min read
Go. Fight. Win.

Who cheers on the cheerleaders? The Santa Clara University Dance Team plays a vital role in the game day experience.