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The people of Santa Clara University all have good stories to tell. Here is a random selection of snapshots of students, faculty, staff, and alumni who make the school extraordinary.

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Steffany Castro '08

A meaningful education

Civil engineering seniors put their education to work for others. Read the full profile »

Identifying the causes of cancer

Associate Professor Ángel Islas

Department of Biology, Director of Biotechnology Program

Professor Ángel Islas, director of SCU's biotechnology program, is working to identify why some cells stay healthy and others don't. Read the full profile »

Jennifer Kerwin Snyder '04

The transition to million-dollar projects

Project-based learning provides great training for the real world. Read the full profile »

Mary Matthews-Stevens '84

Mark Stevens and Mary Matthews-Stevens decided to create a lasting legacy at Santa Clara in honor of Father Paul Locatelli, S.J. Read the full profile »

Conversation starter

Roujin Mozaffirimehr '08

B.S. political science, B.A. Italian studies

Roujin Mozaffirimehr ’08 helped spark debate on a range of topics on campus; she's currently studying political sociology at the London School of Economics. Read the full profile »

The happy mess of politics and philosophy

Matt Zwolinski '97, Ph.D. '03 University of Arizona

Assistant Philosophy Professor, University of San Diego

Matt Zwolinski mixes politics and philosophy in his role as a professor—and likens the blend to sausage. Read the full profile »

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Christie Genochio

Stretching skills by working with professors

Christie Genochio developed valuable skills working on the California Legacy Project.

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