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Gift That Keeps Giving to University, Planet
Half of $10 million investment supports new solar panel initiative; energy cost savings will be reinvested into campus sustainability plan.
Humans of Santa Clara: Jeffrey Ke ’25
“It’s a very beautiful school. I think that online tours and pictures on the internet don't do it justice—I'm being very genuine. It really stunned me when I walked on campus. It’s a very, very beautiful school. I'm lucky to be here.”
Humans of Santa Clara: Hydeia Wysinger ’25
“I always hear that the Santa Clara community is so strong, and people are just so nice. I really feel that.”
Recent Headlines
The Excellence in Diversity Award, given to 101 U.S. colleges and universities nationwide, recognizes schools that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses.
For the fourth consecutive year, the University has earned a top spot in Sierra magazine’s “Cool Schools” list for 2021. This list celebrates colleges and universities that prioritize sustainability and lead efforts to protect and preserve the environment.
The University welcomes a record-breaking 1,558 first-year students and 241 transfers this fall, the largest incoming class in the University’s 170 year history.
The three-day event will deliver live interactive sessions, inspiring keynote presenters, and engaging networking opportunities for innovative professionals and campus change agents.
The ranking again places Santa Clara University among the top 15% of national universities across the U.S. — a distinction it has held since first becoming a national university in 2019.
Sonsini, the senior and founding partner of the law firm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, was elected to a three-year term, replacing John M. Sobrato, ‘83.