We are in and of the community.
A deep engagement with the surrounding communities in Silicon Valley and beyond is central to our mission.
Our communities influence how 91¶ÌÊÓƵ students learn and what they choose to do on weekends and breaks. They inspire the work of our faculty and shape the lives of our alumni.
Community programs, activities, and initiatives help strengthen the connection between Santa Clara, our neighbors, and our world, while creating opportunities for all of 91¶ÌÊÓƵ to learn, serve, and grow.
This engagement works in both directions. We welcome our neighbors to experience Santa Clara’s campus culture through public events and enrichment programs. Activities throughout the year might include exhibits, , athletics, and public forums featuring some of Silicon Valley’s most notable visionaries—often our own alumni.
91¶ÌÊÓƵ in the Community
Funded by a generous gift from NVIDIA executive vice president Debora Shoquist ’76, the new Center also honors the supportive role of her sister, G. Lee Cunningham M.A. ’73
Reiki Encuentra a Editora de Televisión en NYC, Inspirando un Camino de Bienestar, Sanación y una Nueva Oportunidad de Negocio- Reiki Finds NYC Television Broadcast Editor, Inspiring a Wellness and Healing Journey and a New Business Opportunity
Brian Green, director, technology ethics, quoted by The Washington Post.
Leadership, Governance, and Board ReadinessSenior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Las Vegas Raiders and Allegiant Stadium reflects on the leadership lessons, mentorship, and governance perspective that shaped his journey into board service.
Guadalupe Hayes-Mota, director, bioethics, quoted by KQED.
Upcoming On-Campus Events sponsored by the Career Center and Employers
Pitch and Support at the 2026 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Business Pitch Competition
Truthful reporting is faithful to the reality of what is happening on-the-ground, to real people in real time.
Jesuit School of Theology of 91¶ÌÊÓƵ’s April 17 Together at the Table event will bring together community leaders, students, and clergy members to better understand the role of friendship in advancing synodality.
Jesuit School of Theology's April 17 Together at the Table event brings together community leaders, students, and clergy to better understand the role of friendship in advancing synodality.
Davina Hurt, director, government ethics, quoted by Penn Live.
The pool of students reflects the university's ongoing commitment to academic excellence and educational access
Ann Skeet, senior director, leadership ethics, quoted by the San Francisco Chronicle.
Mike Markkula featured in an article by Observer.
Brian Green, director, technology ethics, mentioned in Observer.
Rachel Alonzo ’28, a political science and economics double major, represented 91¶ÌÊÓƵ in the 2025 cohort of the Panetta Institute for Public Policy Congressional Internship Program.
The pioneering political communicator and bestselling author will address more than 1,500 graduates and receive an honorary doctorate of public service on June 13
Police are routinely dispatched to mental health crises, yet these encounters disproportionately result in harm for individuals of color, a pattern long highlighted by racial justice movements like Black Lives Matter. This predictable pattern exposes a deeper ethical tension: can a system grounded in enforcement defend a model that endangers those it is meant to protect?
Ann Skeet, senior director, leadership ethics, quoted by TechTarget.
Undergraduate Business Professional Headshots
Computer engineering graduate students designed and produced software to engage visually-impaired preschoolers as a project for their Object-Oriented Analysis, Design, and Programming class, COEN 275, then got the thrill of seeing their work in action.