Discovering the Impact of Research
Three Santa Clara University seniors were awarded the DeNardo Senior Prize for outstanding achievements in their scientific research.
A Passion for Public Health, Economics, and Helping Others
Senior Lauren Cherrey seeks out connections between her Public Health and Economics majors and has used them to drive her work abroad and on campus.
Four Broncos Win Fulbrights
Four College of Arts and Sciences students have earned prestigious scholarships to study or teach in Armenia, India, Germany, and Taiwan.
SCU Names Two Beckman Scholars in 2021
Sophomores Ella Basler and Erica Svendahl will have the opportunity to conduct intricate and influential research on critical scientific topics as Santa Clara University’s two Beckman Scholars this year.
Fuller Picture
Anjali Rangaswami ’21 noticed some gaps in research on sexual harassment in higher education. So she won a Fulbright to do it herself.
Numbers and Notes
By combining studies in Mathematics and Music, Michael Noonan ’21 found the unique intersections that have allowed him to thrive.
Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Linguistic Development
Psychology and Philosophy major Aidan Gallegos ’21 researched bilingual cognition in an internship funded by the REAL program.
Trial and Error
After calling for a do-over on her first college decision, transfer student Caroline McInerney ’21 says Santa Clara let her embrace all of her interests.
Education for Underserved Communities
Funded by the REAL program, Child Studies and Psychology major Kat Kuwada ’21 learned how to engage students and lead in the classroom while teaching math to kids online.
Abigail Alvarez '22 Wins Truman Scholarship
Junior political science and Spanish double major is a longtime advocate on behalf of the disability community, service workers, and others.
Leading From Afar
“My work isn’t just about a job title,” Hawai’i-resident Faizah Shyanguya ’21 says. “It’s about what I'm doing, who I'm working with and how it serves others, especially in marginalized communities.”
A Passion for Marine Science
Environmental Science major Fiona Mulhern ’21 got the opportunity to study marine biology as a research assistant funded by the REAL program.
Bringing the Museum Experience Online
Through the REAL program, Studio Art major Shae Kennedy ’21 participated in a virtual internship where she created fun art activities for kids and their families to do online.
Success in a Virtual Congressional Campaign
Through the REAL program, Political Science major Abby Roubal ’21 deepened her understanding of politics as an intern on a congressional campaign.
In Good Company
Fourteen majors from the College of Arts and Sciences have been selected as semifinalists for the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student program this year, out of a record-breaking total of 17 from Santa Clara University.
Transcribing Hidden Knowledge from the Past
Classics major Max Gavenman ’22 transcribed religious artifacts from Latin to English and learned about life in ancient Rome in an internship through the REAL program.
Tackling Food Insecurity and Promoting Food Justice on Campus
Through the REAL program, Chloe Gentile-Montgomery '21 researched food insecurity at SCU in an effort to reduce stigma and work towards food justice on campus.
Answering the Call
In this time of crisis, SCU Public Health students take on work as contact tracers to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Santa Clara County.
The I’s Have It: Injury, Internships, Involvement for the Win
Injuries and internships have marked Julia Lieberman and set her on a path to combining her love of neuroscience, neural engineering, and coding with her passion for building community. And it all started with a concussion.
2020 Beckman Scholar to focus on cancer research
Chemistry major Adriana Gutierrez Ramirez ’22 will continue research with the Abbyad Lab as this year’s Beckman Scholar.
Getting Creative Amidst COVID
Tricia Creason-Valencia (Communication) encouraged students to explore their creativity while at home as part of her Introduction to Digital Filmmaking course
Joining the Jesuit Volunteer Corps
Religious Studies major Cameron Heon '20 hopes to deepen his understanding of interreligious studies then go to graduate school
Fulfilling Her Potential
Future physician-scientist Alekhya Parvathaneni ’20 is on her way.
Letter From Laos
Public Health major Hana Seastedt ’20 watches impact of her field unfolding, half a world away.
Turning Passion into Action
REAL student Alexa DeSanctis ’20 shares about her values and the passion that drives her towards making meaningful change in the world.
Senior Erika Rasmussen named O’Hare Fellow
English and Sociology major Erika Rasmussen will spend a year in New York City immersed in the media landscape with America Media
Junior Max Bjorni named Goldwater Scholar
Neuroscience and Biology double major is the first Santa Clara University student to win the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship in over a decade.
Environmental Studies Major Griffin Garner ’20 Wins Fulbright
Senior Griffin Garner will evaluate best practices in developing climate resilience for smallholder coffee farmers in Uganda.
Senior Mariana Perera Wins Fulbright Scholarship
Political Science, Spanish, and Communication major will study disability rights policy in Brazil.
Senior Mariana Perera Wins Fulbright Scholarship
Political Science, Spanish, and Communication major will study disability rights policy in Brazil.