Alumni Stories in the College of Arts and Sciences

Rebecca Glover '08
Math major
Santa Clara's attention to detail for its students gives math major confidence to pursue graduate school.

Jeremy Herb '08
English major
Working on SCU's weekly student paper prepares journalism major for political reporting.

Scott Hickey '09
Biochemistry major
Work in a research lab prompts biochemistry alumnus to continue research after graduation.
Demetra Kalogrides '03
Sociology major
Conducting sociological research as an undergraduate prepares this sociology major for graduate school.
Cynthia Leyva '12
Psychology and Ethnic Studies Major, Spanish Minor
A recent graduate channels SCU coursework with the community into post-graduate endeavors

Michael Lynch '07
Political Science major
Political science alumnus and military veteran publishes thesis in military journal noting importance of empathy in reserves.

Tracy Matray '91
Associate Director, Chemistry; Ph.D Colorado State University
Associate chemistry director studies DNA strands to relieve people of hay fever and allergies.
Kirstin Nosé '06
Research Associate, Genencor
Research associate praises her undergraduate and graduate experiences in shaping her career.
Gabe Ozorowski '06
Ph.D. student at UC Irvine
Alumnus' experience researching the causes of cancer at SCU urges him to join research in the biotech field.

Melissa Segura '01
Spanish Studies major, Communication major
Small town communications and Spanish major proves she can make it big through many internships and helpful professors.



