Santa Clara University Honored for Sustainability Achievements

Santa Clara University honored with sustainability achievement award by the Sustainable Campus Index publication. SCU will work more towards sustainability.

Santa Clara University (SCU) was ranked third among 93 master’s-level institutions in the U.S. for its success with campus-wide sustainability initiatives in the Sustainable Campus Index, which is an annual publication of The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. “That top showing reflects Santa Clara’s strong commitment to educating students and reducing the … Read more

Grammy Winner Rhiannon Giddens to be Frank Sinatra Artist-in-Residence at Santa Clara University

Rhiannon Giddens Frank Sinatra Artist-in-Residence at Santa Clara University

Rhiannon Giddens, a Grammy-winning singer and musician skilled in an array of genres from fiddle to folk to opera — earning a MacArthur “genius” grant in the process — will be the 2019-2020 Frank Sinatra Chair in the Performing Arts at Santa Clara University (SCU). As this year’s Sinatra Artist-in-Residence, Giddens will give a number of performances … Read more

Santa Clara University President Michael E. Engh, S.J., to Conclude Presidency Next Year

Michael E. Engh, S.J.

Santa Clara University President Michael E. Engh, S.J., announced that he plans to conclude his presidency on June 30, 2019, following his tenth anniversary as President and at the end of the 2018-2019 academic year. Father Engh has served as SCU’s 28th President since 2009. He was the university’s first new President in 20 years and … Read more