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LEAD opens doors to professional growth for first-gen students
The program gave Denae Rivera ’25 and five other LEAD Scholars the opportunity to attend a major design conference in Los Angeles.
Hear from SCU's Thought Leaders

Many Catholics don't fully practice their faith. Could Pope Leo change that?
One in 5 Americans identify as Catholic, but a majority are relatively nonobservant, a new Pew Research Center report says.

Anxiety and Hope About What Leo XIV Brings to Papacy
Professor emerita of moral theology at the Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University examines Pope Leo's track record on important topics.

Water Watch
How Santa Clara University’s Water and Climate Justice Lab helps clean water flow in rural communities.






Find Your Future at SCU
Progress doesn’t just happen; it demands vision, hard work, and smart, dedicated people like you who want more. Grounded in the Jesuit educational tradition, Santa Clara University helps people make the world a better place.
Find Your Future at SCU
Progress doesn’t just happen; it demands vision, hard work, and smart, dedicated people like you who want more. Grounded in the Jesuit educational tradition, Santa Clara University helps people make the world a better place.