A proven leader in Catholic higher education and an internationally recognized scholar, Julie Sullivan starts her tenure as the first layperson and woman president in Santa Clara University history on July 1.
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Thought Leadership

In the aftermath of America’s seemingly constant shooting tragedies, Illuminate reached out to Santa Clara University Law Professor Pratheepan Gulasekaram for some insights about the past, and future, of gun rights in the U.S.

On the heels of the debut event of the Saudi-funded golf circuit, the Markkula Center’s Don Heider unpacks questions of sports-fan “rights” and “wrongs.”

Chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta gets personal as he talks to racial trauma expert Sherry Wang about the devastating rise in anti-Asian hate during the pandemic.

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People of all backgrounds flourish here. One thing they have in common? They want to make a difference. Santa Clara students are driven to build a better, kinder, more humane, more sustainable planet. And everything they need is right here. With our Silicon Valley location, dedicated community of scholars, and opportunities inside and outside the classroom, we teach you to think critically, take risks, and take charge.





