Meet Julie Sullivan,
Santa Clara University’s 30th President

A compassionate and visionary leader in
higher education, and internationally recognized scholar

President Sullivan is a passionate champion for the tenets of Catholic social teaching, including creating opportunities and economic inclusion through education, dismantling racism, building belonging, and promoting environmental sustainability.

Announcement Highlights

In “a transformative moment” in school history, Board of Trustees Chair Larry Sonsini announces the unanimous selection of Julie Sullivan as president of Santa Clara University. The event was held March 1 in front of the Mission Church on campus.

Recent Messages

The State of the University From President Julie Sullivan
In my 2025 State of the University address, I shared Santa Clara’s progress and vision for the future. Additionally, the university has provided FAQs to address concerns about recent executive orders and policies affecting our campus community.

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“Throughout my career I have been witness to the transformation that happens when you develop not only knowledgeable, but faithful, compassionate citizens of the world. Santa Clara is rich in history and primed for the future with its robust social consciousness distinctively driving tomorrow's innovations.”

President Sullivan

In the News

To the Class of 2024, From Julie Sullivan

The Santa Clara / President Julie Sullivan speaks on cultivating relationships, passion and joy amidst a changing technological world with The Santa Clara’s ‘23-’24 editor-in-chief.