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Santa Clara University President Presides at Inaugural Mass

Santa Clara University President Kevin O’Brien, S.J., celebrated a Roman Catholic Mass for President-elect Joe Biden, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, their extended families, and Congressional leadership before Biden’s inauguration as the 46th President of the United States.

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Thought Leadership

BILL DUFFY ’82 • NY TIMES
‘I Actually Gained a Lot of Respect’

Two decades ago, Bill Duffy ’82 made a mistake that cost NBA player Anthony Carter $3 Million. The New York Times tells the story of how and why Duffy owned his mistake, paid him back, and became one of the NBA’s top agents.

ERIC GOLDMAN • MERCURY NEWS
People Who Understand Section 230 Actually Love It

Law is the heart of the modern Internet, Eric Goldman writes. Virtually every Internet service you love depends on it.

KAT SAXTON • PREPARED SCU
Ask Professor Kat

Associate Professor Kat Saxton, epidemiologist and public health expert at Santa Clara University, answers your COVID-19 related questions every Friday.

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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.

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