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SCU Stories

The people of Santa Clara University all have good stories to tell. Here is a random selection of snapshots of students, faculty, staff, and alumni who make the school extraordinary.

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If you have any ideas for profiles of stellar faculty, students, alumni or programs, please contact Mansi Bhatia.

 
Michael Lynch

Military veteran now working for a defense think-tank in Washington, D.C. learned about empathy at Santa Clara

Michael Lynch '07
political science
Military veteran now working for a defense think-tank in Washington, D.C. learned about empathy at Santa Clara. Read the full profile »
Laura Nichols

Understanding the role of social class and cultural capital

Associate Sociology Professor Laura Nichols
Sociology Department
Sociologist Laura Nichols studies what first-generation students can teach us about social class and life outcomes. Read the full profile »
Ruff Riders

Ruff Riders

Stuart Poulter '08
B.A. history
Join Ruff Riders to root for SCU and you’ll feel the energy right away. Stuart Poulter ’08 explains the appeal. Read the full profile »
Nick Schwanz '09
Nick Schwanz '09
Marketing major
Nick Schwanz is grateful for the opportunities he has had at Santa Clara. Read the full profile »
A photo by Patrick Semansky

"Katrina at three" from Santa Clara Magazine

Patrick Semansky '06
Photographer Pat Semansky first went to New Orleans on a Santa Clara immersion trip. Now he lives there and spends his time documenting ongoing attempts to rebuild the Big Easy. Read the full profile »
Sennott

Sustainability and engineering

Tim Sennott '09
Mechanical engineering major
Tim Sennott wants to tackle sustainability issues with the tools of an engineer. Read the full profile »

SCU Stories

Maggi Van Dorn
Maggi Van Dorn

Finding a path to helping others

Maggi Van Dorn is committed to bettering the community she is in.

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