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  • President Julie Sullivan speaking at a podium with a bouquet of roses in the foreground
    Friday, February 21, 2025

    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.

  • SCU President Julie Sullivan poses for a picture with two new students and their parent
    Friday, September 20, 2024

    Welcome to the start of the 2024-2025 academic year. I enjoyed reuniting with many of our faculty and staff this past week and welcoming our newest Broncos and their families during a wonderful Welcome Weekend event.

  • St. Ignatius statute and the Mission Church in the background
    Tuesday, April 30, 2024

    Our Jesuit mission calls upon us to be fully committed to the caring and accompaniment of every person in our community. This includes finding ways to bring empathy, healing, understanding, and knowledge into our community.

  • Logo of SCU's Opus Prize activities, with red
    Wednesday, December 6, 2023

    Opus Prize Week, Nov. 11-15, 2024, will be an exciting week of events, activities and engagement with the finalists.

  • SCU President Julie Sullivan
    Monday, September 18, 2023

    Welcome to the start of the 2023 academic year, one of the most exciting times of our year! Please take a moment to watch my welcome video.

  • Santa Clara University Seal
    Tuesday, September 12, 2023

    On behalf of our exceptional faculty, staff, fellow students, and alumni, I formally receive you, our new students, into the Bronco family.

  • View of library from side with grass in foreground
    Monday, September 11, 2023

    I write with news that strengthens our commitment to educational and inclusive excellence and socioeconomic diversity.

  • Photo of stairs and entrance to UCA Nicaragua
    Tuesday, August 22, 2023

    President Julie Sullivan joins 29 other Jesuit University presidents condemning and calling for dialogue on the recent confiscation and repression of University of Central America by the Nicaraguan government.

  • SCU President Julie Sullivan
    Thursday, June 29, 2023

    As a Jesuit, Catholic University, creating equitable, inclusive, and diverse communities that enrich our campus learning environment is foundational to our faith-based mission.

  • Presidential Update: Commitment to Serving Underrepresented Students
    Thursday, April 20, 2023

    We are happy to share an update on new and expanded commitments we are making at Santa Clara University to strengthen the campus environment for our students of color, and to significantly increase the number of low-income and underrepresented students attending Santa Clara.

  • SCU President Julie Sullivan
    Tuesday, January 10, 2023

    Welcome to winter quarter and happy new year!

  • candle
    Thursday, December 1, 2022

    Today, we move from November, a month of gratitude, to December, a season of light and joyful hope.

  • President Sullivan at her inauguration with students on bleachers behind her
    Monday, October 31, 2022

    Happy Halloween! As I reflect back on the month of October, the first word that comes to mind is “full!”

  • Friday, September 30, 2022

    As I conclude month three of my presidency at Santa Clara, the first word that comes to mind is “wow!”

  • Tuesday, September 13, 2022

    As we approach having everyone back at Santa Clara, you can feel the dynamic energy and excitement across campus. In my video message, you’ll learn more about me and my thoughts about the future of Santa Clara. I look forward to building that future with all of you.

  • SCU President Julie Sullivan
    Wednesday, August 31, 2022

    As I conclude my second month as president, I am reflecting on our transition from summer to the beginning of the new academic year.

  • SCU President Julie Sullivan
    Wednesday, August 3, 2022

    Thank you for the warm welcome with which you have greeted me as I embarked on my new adventure as President of Santa Clara this month! It has been such a delight to meet many of you in-person and begin to get to know the community and culture.

  • SCU Campus Mission Church
    Tuesday, July 5, 2022

    As I begin my service as your president, it is an honor and a privilege to work with all members of the University community to provide you with an exceptional Santa Clara education and experience.

  • Julie H. Sullivan, 30th President of SCU
    Thursday, March 3, 2022

    At Santa Clara University, I have found a home rich in history and primed for the future, with its robust social consciousness distinctively driving tomorrow’s innovations. I’m looking forward to getting to know the Bronco family and to engaging with full heart, mind, and spirit in the work ahead.