Santa Clara is California's oldest-operating institution of higher education, with more than 150 years of history. Learn more about our illustrious past, dynamic campus, and prominent alumni.
The First Rhodes Scholar: Before Noelle Lopez '09, there was Dr. Arthur Hayes '55. Read the story of how he became Santa Clara's first. Continue reading.
Santa Clara's History
From a Franciscan mission to a 21st-century learning community, Santa Clara is constantly growing and changing. Read more about the Mission campus, yesterday and today. Visit the site »
Mission Santa Clara de Asis
At the heart of Santa Clara University is the historic Mission Santa Clara de Asis. Instituted in 1777, it is the eighth oldest of the original 21 California missions. Visit the site »
University Archives
Dedicated to preserving the past and present of the Mission, the University, and the surrounding areas to educate and influence the future. Visit the site »
Adobe Lodge
The Adobe Lodge, currently serving as the Santa Clara University Faculty and Staff Club, was built in 1822 and is the only adobe brick building remaining from the original Santa Clara Mission establishment. The Adobe Lodge was completely restored in 1981. Visit the site »
St. Clare Garden
This garden is a memorial to St. Clare of Assisi (c. 1193-1253), religious mystic and follower of apostolic poverty, spiritual friend of St. Francis, and the first woman in Western Europe to compose a rule of religious life for women. The garden contains plants arranged in five main groups to portray the stages of Clare's life. Visit the site »
Notable Alumni
There are more than 72,000 alumni all over the world, and these are just a few whom we're proud to call Broncos. Visit the site »
