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David D. Schmidt

San Francisco Bay Area: An Environmental History. is the first book to cover the 127-year history of the region's nation-leading environmental movement.

A performance of MJ at The Tonys. The actor playing Michael Jackson is standing on top of a black box as six other performers stand around the box.

After an injury changed her path, Laura Hollison ’20 found a way to combine her passions for dance and healthcare in physical therapy.

Amielynn Abellera

Passion, persistence, and a passable Tagalog accent were key to landing her breakout role on “The Pitt.”

Evan Fine and assistant holding filming microphone

Music and Political Science double major headed to Stanford Law to pursue space law.

Jared Shimada standing next to NASA logo and display

For music minor Jared Shimada ’16, MS ’18, playing his trumpet in music ensembles gave him a scheduled mental release from the technical demands of engineering.

Maggie Beidelman standing at far left with the canyon and river in the background.

Now a Pulitzer Prize winner, video journalist Maggie Beidelman ’09 reflects on her changing industry.

Sammi Bennett, Class of 2019

Sammi finishes Masters’ at Oxford, leads environmental ed trips, and publishes a peer-reviewed article

Sam Pluta working on a tablet.

Sam Pluta ’01 says creating music with others is an act of deep connection.

A young man with long hair and a beard wearing a button up shirt, walking through the words.

Sean Reilly ’16 brings big data together with human connection to help redwood forests survive and thrive.

Katerina Gill and Grace Martinez headshots

SCU’s Classics and Ancient Studies Department goes beyond ancient texts, helping students build critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills that prepare them for careers in law, politics, and beyond.

Jasmyn Burdsall with SCU Pow Wow in background

Jasmyn Burdsall ’20 says the key to health equity is listening to communities.

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