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Mirelle Raza '15 is seated on a step at the bottom of a staircase.
Who inspires you to be your best? Mirelle Raza ’15 found her mentor at Santa Clara.
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Sam Pluta ’01 came to college a computer science major and left a composer. See how Santa Clara helped him find his purpose.

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A first-year student captures Chinese landscapes in winning photo

A first-year student captures Chinese landscapes in winning photo

Wenrui Shang ’29 describes the story behind “Silence Beneath the Peaks,” the winning shot in Santa Clara’s annual Global Engagement Photo Contest.


History professor tells tales of espionage and blackmail in an acclaimed new book

History professor tells tales of espionage and blackmail in an acclaimed new book

Broncos Take Down No. 21 St. Mary’s to Advance to WCC Championship Final

Broncos Take Down No. 21 St. Mary’s to Advance to WCC Championship Final

Ram Bala: What does AI know about your business?

Ram Bala: What does AI know about your business?

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