Faculty

Assistant Professor Benjamin Gillespie invites you to an LGBTQ+ Affinity Night for the fall production of The Importance of Being Earnest—an evening celebrating community and Oscar Wilde’s enduring legacy.

Diane Dreher one of three Santa Clara professors explore how the separate concepts of mindfulness and hope particularly support mental wellness when combined together.

Physics professor Xiaosheng Huang investigates two of the universe’s biggest mysteries: what is dark matter and what is dark energy?

The College of Arts and Sciences kicked off the academic year with its annual Convocation and recognized the work and dedication of nine faculty and staff who are recipients of the 2026 College Awards.

Rhetoric and composition Professor Cruz Medina aims to keep critical thinking at the heart of the writing process.