An Alumni Anniversary

Happy birthday to us! On April 27, 1881, a small group of students gathered to form the SCU Alumni Association. Reflect on 145 years of Bronco alumni community with Paul Neilan ’70, our keeper of history and traditions.

Alumni News

Values-Based AI

With the help of NVIDIA’s executive vice president of operations, Debora Shoquist ’76, Santa Clara is leading the conversation on ethical AI with the Cunningham Shoquist Center for Applied AI and Human Potential. Named for Debora and her older sister, G. Lee Cunningham, M.A. ’73, the interdisciplinary center will help Broncos find ethical uses for AI.

Soundtrack to Success

Shaped by his time and mentors at Santa Clara University, Nicolás Lell Benavides ’10 creates socially engaged music that resonates far beyond the theater. And, this year, he debuted one of his compositions on the Santa Clara stage.

Taking That Step

Leadership isn’t about having all the answers: it’s about staying grounded while you grow. SCU’s Director of Athletics, Heather M. Owen, J.D. ’03, shares a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build strong teams on and off the field.

Executive Energy

“How can I give back?” Guided by advice from his great-grandmother, Henry Ferguson ’18 is helping to close the financial literacy gap for lower-income communities as the new board chair of the Bay Area’s 5 Buckets Foundation.

The Wonders of the World

From May 22–July 24, read along with the Alumni Book Club to discover ancient traditions around the world in Eliot Stein’s “Custodians of Wonder.” From Cuba to Scandinavia and everywhere in between, learn about the people keeping centuries-old traditions alive.

A Familiar Favorite

New month. New SCU-themed Wordle. Take a guess (or five) to see if you can solve it!

Alumni Events

Looking for more fun things to do? Check out our full calendar of events! 📆

University News

Hello, Class of 2030!

After almost 20,000 applications, the next generation of Broncos is nearly here. The admitted Class of 2030 represents all 50 states and 48 countries. We can’t wait to welcome these future members of the alumni family to campus this fall!

Growing Greener

SCU’s Center for Sustainability is celebrating 20 years of advancing climate action, innovation, and education! Add your congratulations or share your stories, photos, and memories in the Center’s 20th Anniversary guest book.

Transformative Teaching

Great teachers don’t just share knowledge, they change lives. The Brutocao Award for Undergraduate Teaching Excellence honors faculty who go above and beyond to inspire, challenge, and support their students. So if one of your professors (who is still teaching at SCU) changed your life for the better, nominate them before Monday, May 11.

In Memoriam

Fr. Peter Pabst

The Santa Clara University community mourns the loss of Peter Pabst, S.J., M.Div. ’86, M.A. ’89, Hon. ’18—a Jesuit educator whose life's work impacted Broncos nationwide and opened doors for generations of pupils. As the founder of Sacred Heart Nativity Schools and founding president of Cristo Rey San José Jesuit High School, he helped build pathways to opportunity, empowering hundreds of first-generation college students.

Bill Prior

The SCU community also mourns the loss of Professor Emeritus Bill Prior. He taught philosophy for nearly 30 years, served as an early director of the Residential Learning Communities (RLCs), and led the University Honors Program.