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Michelle Pesce

Benefits of location

Michelle Pesce '09
Biology major

Michelle Pesce '09 was initially attracted to Santa Clara University because of the location. She found sunshine, and a whole lot more.

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SLURP

Putting principles into practice

Liza Dadiomov, Molly McIlhenny, Corinne Kirmil (all '10)
The SLURP Project
Liza Dadiomov, Molly McIlhenny, and Corinne Kirmil live on the seventh floor of Swig Hall—a place otherwise known as Slurp, the Sustainable Living Undergraduate Research Project. Read the full profile »
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Beijing study abroad trip transforms

Gabriel Sattayapiwat '09
Math major, Asian American studies minor
Studying in Beijing changed how Gabriel Sattayapiwat approaches his studies, and the world. Read the full profile »
Seago

Finding the materials for success

Jeffrey Seago '09
Mechanical engineering major
A specialty in new materials might lead Jeffrey Seago ’09 into biomedicine. 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 »
Matt Williams

Science of sleep

Matt Williams '09
Psychobiology major
Matt Williams studies sleep at Santa Clara's sleep lab. Read the full profile »
Wu

Humbled in El Salvador

Krystal Wu '09
English major
Krystal Wu gained a broader view of the world studying at SCU's Casa de la Solidaridad in El Salvador. Read the full profile »
Precup

Studying art in Italy is a fine choice

Samantha Precup '09
Communication major, French and Francophone studies minor
Samantha Precup ’09 knew even when she was applying to colleges that she wanted to study abroad; at Santa Clara, she studied art in Italy. Read the full profile »
Catherine Waite

Combining language and business skills in a double major

Catherine Waite '09
Business management and Spanish studies double major
Catherine Waite is majoring in both business management and Spanish studies at Santa Clara. Read the full profile »
Vu

Honing problem-solving skills in the lab

Andrew Vu '09
Chemistry major
Knowing how to generate solutions will serve chemistry major Andrew Vu well. Read the full profile »
Rugby

Santa Clara ruggers

Mike Ramirez '09
Finance major
Mike Ramirez was a newcomer to rugby, but that didn't stop him from joining the club team his freshman year. Read the full profile »
San Jose Sharks

Proximity to the Shark Tank

Liz Czapla '09
Math major
Hockey fan Liz Czapla ’09 appreciates one perk of being a Santa Clara student: proximity to the Shark Tank, the San Jose Sharks’ hockey rink. Read the full profile »
Bay Bridge

San Francisco experience

Noelle Lopez '09
Majoring in philosophy, religious studies, and Spanish studies
Noelle Lopez's experiences in San Francisco are highlights of her time at Santa Clara. Read the full profile »
Greg Dalli

Balancing music and numbers

Gregory Dalli '11
Accounting and jazz guitar double major
For Gregory Dalli, guitar and accounting go together like peas and carrots. Read the full profile »
Pelfrey

Internships open up the future

Eric Pelfrey '09
Mechanical engineering major
Internships through SCU opened all kinds of future possibilities for Eric Pelfrey. Read the full profile »
Laster-Jones

Internships teach gamesmanship

Marcale Laster-Jones '09
Marketing major, finance emphasis
Marcale Laster-Jones uses skills learned from the Leavey School of Business at his sports internships. Read the full profile »
Scott Hickey '09

Identifying a career path

Scott Hickey '09
Biochemistry major
Scott Hickey has learned a lot from his lab experience—both about research practices, and about himself. Read the full profile »
Mary Lucas '09

Gaining an edge in the lab

Mary Lucas '09
Biochemistry major
Medical school-bound Mary Lucas knows her lab experience will help with her future plans. Read the full profile »
Michael Hayes '10

Window into the research world

Michael Hayes '10
Biochemistry major
Michael Hayes has gotten to work closely with many members of the chemistry and biochemistry department at SCU. Read the full profile »
Rachel Manfre
Rachel Manfré '09
Communication major
Donor gifts helped pay tuition for Associated Student Body President Rachel Manfré—opening up so many opportunities for her. Read the full profile »
Amanda Kazimir Brown
Kazimir Brown '11
Sociology Major
Donors make it possible for Kazimir Brown to get the most out of her college years. Read the full profile »
Leanne Perricone

Chocolate-Covered Opportunities

Leanne Perricone '09
Management major
Leanne Perricone always knew she’d travel the world, and as a Santa Clara student, she has—twice Read the full profile »
Beth Tellman

The ethics of lunch

Beth Tellman '09
Beth Tellman is studying how decisions about the food we eat affect people around the world. 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 »
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Jeff Mo
Graduate student in computer engineering
A great professor inspired this graduate engineering student to take his education beyond the classroom. Read the full profile »
Tim Sennott BSME '09 uses engineering skills to tackle the world's environmental problems.
Tim Sennott '09
Finding a new perspective in engineering
Using engineering skills to tackle the world's environmental problems. Read the full profile »
Seago

Finding the materials for success

Jeffrey Seago '09
Mechanical engineering major
A specialty in new materials might lead Jeffrey Seago ’09 into biomedicine. Read the full profile »
Carla Vaccarezza
Carla Vaccarezza '04, '07
Carla Vaccarezza found her passion for education at Santa Clara and chose to support the students following in her footsteps. Read the full profile »
Tricia Bryant

Community makes the difference for marketing major Tricia Bryant

Tricia Bryant '11
Marketing major
Community makes the difference for marketing major Tricia Bryant. Read the full profile »

SCU Stories

Rachel Manfre
Rachel Manfré

Donor gifts helped pay tuition for Associated Student Body President Rachel Manfré—opening up so many opportunities for her.

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