Congratulations to the Class of 2025

Roberto Mercado ’25 survived Hurricane Maria, then worked to uplift Latiné communities from Puerto Rico to California

Learn how her Catholic upbringing inspired her social justice leadership and LGBTQ+ activism

From forging lasting connections in the classroom to transforming the transfer student experience, Isabel Espinoza ’25 has left her mark at SCU.

Ariana Yamasaki ’25 will teach English in Germany beginning this fall.

A Renaissance-era oil painting, on public display until June 14 at Santa Clara University’s de Saisset Museum, made a remarkable journey from royal Europe to Silicon Valley.

Fueled by a love of math and a drive to grow, Ena Nayak ’25 turned curiosity into a career in computer science, with plans to take on AI next.

Drawing inspiration from Professor Michelle Bezanson, Julia von Gersdorff ’25 finds artistic expression in science.

Weaving together science, social justice, and creativity, Kaitlin Webster ’25 has made the most of her time at SCU, showcasing her commitment to both community and curiosity.

Evan's research at SCU focuses on developing DNA based aptamers.

Katerina Gill ’25 traded equations for ancient texts. In the process, she found her voice—and her future in law.

With scientific curiosity and a drive to make a difference, Ritter Amsbaugh ’25 has left his mark at SCU as a researcher, leader, and teammate.

From his backyard grill to campus classrooms, Jackson Druker ’25 has blended his passion for food, culture, and connection into a distinctly global college journey.

From research labs to student leadership, Imaan Qureshi ’25 has spent her time at Santa Clara University weaving together psychology, politics, and service, leaving behind a legacy of quiet impact and structural change.

Sydney Shelby ’25 leads with compassion as she works to bring equity and justice to the healthcare system.

Leonie presented a poster on isotopic work at the Ecological Society of America Conference in Long Beach

Riley Carpenter ’25 found a well-rounded education at Santa Clara, designing cutting-edge superconducting thin-film dark matter sensors while pursuing his passions in the humanities and arts.

Blending economics, art history, and a passion for education, Riva Mikhlin ’25 leaves SCU with a published paper, a museum exhibition, and her dream job at the Federal Reserve.

Alexis Rivera ‘25 works in academic advising and hopes to become a mental health therapist.

Ariana Yamasaki ’25, a political science and philosophy double major, represented Santa Clara University for the 2024 cycle of the Panetta Institute for Public Policy Congressional Internship Program.

Highlights from the 2024 CLTA Summer Seminar

Senior Ruby Gutierrez combined her passions for creative writing and education in a transformative REAL Program experience teaching marginalized students in Los Angeles to explore their identities and express themselves through literature.

Double major in Classical Studies and Political Science, with minors in International Business and French and Francophone Studies

Denae Rivera '25 completed a REAL internship as an archivist for the Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley, where she worked to connect and inspire fellow Latinas.

A public health major, she plans to attend medical school and provide accessible healthcare to the Native American community

Junior engineering physics major Riley Carpenter ’25, has been selected for the prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship.

SCU student Hydeia Wysinger '25 hopes to promote mental health in adolescents by exploring the intersectionalities between psychology and public health.

Sean Gallagher ’25 represented Santa Clara University for the 2023 cycle of the Panetta Institute for Public Policy Congressional Internship Program.

How Neha Mann ’25 found her voice supporting research on LGBTQ+ health inequalities.

Public Health major Claire Alford is working to expand Native American student organizations on campus