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Political science and gender and sexuality studies double major Camille Follante ’27 spent her summer turning classroom questions into real-world action. Supported by SCU’s REAL Program, she worked with a women-led humanitarian organization to challenge dominant narratives and support communities through research and storytelling.

Supported by SCU’s REAL Program, political science major Henry Simonson ’28 helped create a documentary focused on Altadena’s recovery after devastating wildfires. The project blends community history, lived experience, and storytelling to highlight resilience beyond the headlines.

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

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

Engaged learning with a commitment toward Sustainable Development

Professor Elsa Chen leads a team of student researchers in studying the life-changing impact of new automatic expungement laws.

A short documentary about the work Naomi Levy did last summer in collaboration with Oakland's Department of Violence Prevention has been released by the Possibility Lab.

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.

Rhoads is the Political Science Department’s 2025 Eric Hanson Alumni Speaker Series Keynote Speaker

Matthew Harrigan awarded the John B. Drahmann Advising Award

Elsa Chen awarded the Public Intellectual Award

American Muslims are a critical voting bloc in the upcoming election, and their support might be on the move.

The American system is a unique one. And despite plenty of moves to overturn and change it, the Electoral College persists.

Engaged learning with a commitment toward Human Security and Cooperation

Turns out: A lot. Santa Clara University students discuss how Gen Z feels about voting ahead of Super Tuesday.

SCU students compete in a national Mock Trial tournament focused on developing a foundational knowledge of legal practices in youth.

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

Research led by Santa Clara associate professor invites community groups and city leaders to work “hand-in-hand” on public safety interventions

Americans don’t talk much about peace. But it turns out they care about it a lot – they just don’t talk about it the way people who have experienced war or civil conflict do.

Senior Mary Pat Peterson is leaving SCU with a deep understanding of the science behind political relations, behavior, and philosophy.

Senior Katie Sanders’ interdisciplinary curriculum has greatly inspired her future life goals

From the Miller Center to Senator Dianne Feinstein’s office, this LEAD Scholar is making a difference—both near and far

How Santa Clara prepared her to turn her passion into actionable change

To-do lists, copious calendar reminders, and meticulous planning: How Madison Steel ’22 balances dual careers in cybersecurity and as an NFL cheerleader.