Dear Santa Clara University Community, 

I am pleased to share the State of the University address in video format this year. Thank you to Santa Clara Jesuit Community Rector Luis Calero, S.J., and Associated Student Government President Abigail Alvarez ’22 for joining me as we share the successes and challenges of the very unique year we've had so far, and our many points of light and hope ahead.  Below are some campus accomplishments which are highlighted during the video.  

Thank you, and Go Broncos! 

Lisa A. Kloppenberg
Acting President

Thank you to the dozens of staff and faculty from across campus who took on additional responsibilities to help us respond to wave after wave of COVID-19 impacts. They have worked every day to analyze trends and changing guidance; assess University needs and capacity; and find creative solutions—all in very short time frames. Their work has brought us to this moment, where positive cases are declining and are more manageable; our campus is vaccinated and on its way to being fully boosted; and our students are enjoying the fullness of their Santa Clara education in person, following protocols that will see us through safely together. 

We are so grateful to our Board of Trustees, the President’s Cabinet, the University Budget Council, the caring staff of Cowell Center, CAPS, Office of Student Life and more— as Santa Clara has committed new resources and renewed our strong commitment to student wellness.  The website of the Vice Provost for Student Life contains the list of increased resources for student mental health such as: