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

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
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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.
President Sullivan
In the News

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.

The Tablet UK / A short reflection on President Sullivan's private audience with Pope Francis on March 18, 2024.

The Mercury News / "It will be the students who will be the signal of success.”
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