There’s Joy for You Here

Grand Reunion starts in just two days! If you’re thinking about coming back to campus, consider this your sign. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone or just missing SCU, there’s joy for you at Grand Reunion. Make your way home to Santa Clara Oct. 8–11!

Alumni News

From Med School to “The Pitt”

Amielynn Abellera ’04 once thought medical school was her path. Instead, her passion for theater led her to an acting career and, now, a breakout role as Nurse Perlah on “The Pitt.” Discover how she learned to embrace a winding path to the spotlight.

Slow And Steady

Jared Shimada ’16, M.S. ’18 spends his days working on instruments designed to search for signs of life on planetary bodies, and his time outside work helping Broncos find their own stride. While coaching SCU’s club triathlon team, he draws on the lessons he learned during his own time on the racetrack.

Spirit of Santa Clara

Great Broncos don’t just make an impact at Santa Clara, they carry the Bronco spirit with them wherever they go! Each year, the Alumni Association celebrates those who put SCU’s values into action to make a more just, humane, and sustainable world.

Know someone who deserves to be recognized? Nominate them for one of four Alumni Awards: the Ignatian, Locatelli, Bannan, or Outstanding Young Alumni awards. Nominations are open through Friday, Oct. 30.

Two Lights. One Big Vision.

How do you create an award-winning film on a shoestring budget, with no filmmaking experience? According to Evan Fine ’25 the key is a creative vision, two tiny five-watt lights, and a whole lot of Bronco ingenuity.

Building Something From Scratch

It takes a lot of work to build a medical school from the ground up. Just ask Kim Oatman Bohne ’97, the first official hire for Santa Clara’s forthcoming Mark and Mary Stevens School of Medicine. She’s helping bring a historic new chapter to life—one person, partnership, and process at a time.

Wordle: Back to the Mission

The Wordle answer feels right at home this month. As Broncos prepare to gather on the Mission campus, see if you can crack the code!

Alumni Events

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

University News

Be Part of an SCU Tradition

The SCU Board of Fellows invites you to attend the 61st Annual Golden Circle Theatre Party on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2027. The black-tie event will feature a headline performance by Harry Connick, Jr., followed by dinner and dancing in downtown San José. The evening raises funds to support the Golden Circle Endowed Scholarship Fund and other important Fellows initiatives on campus.

New Name, Same Mission

After more than 50 years, Santa Clara’s Campus Ministry has a new name: the Center for Spirituality and Faith. The new name is an invitation to students of all backgrounds to explore faith, spirituality, purpose, and belonging in ways that meet them where they are.

A Welcome for the Whole Family

Starting college is a big transition, for both students and their families. During LEAD move-in weekend, 195 first-generation students and their families got a head start on their Santa Clara journey, learning about resources, building community, and finding their place on the Mission campus.

Leading With Purpose

How do you navigate change without losing sight of what matters most? In a new book edited by Matthew Carnes, S.J., M.Div ’03, scholars explore leadership lessons from nearly 500 years of Jesuit history and what they can teach today’s organizations about purpose, people, and adapting for the future.