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“I’ve always loved being a part of my community and being able to make the path a little bit easier for others.”

Political science and ethnic studies major Gabrielle Pitre ’26 didn’t expect to find herself in the historical record, but that’s exactly what happened.

Exploring this year's theme: 75 Years of Diplomacy, Dialogue, and Development: Sustaining the Spirit of the United Nations

In public service, doing the right thing takes courage, says the former Secretary of Defense during a recent visit to his alma mater.

Rachel Alonzo ’28, a political science and economics double major, represented ���ճԹ� in the 2025 cohort of the Panetta Institute for Public Policy Congressional Internship Program.

In public service, doing the right thing takes courage, says the former Secretary of Defense during a recent visit to his alma mater.

The ���ճԹ� provost and longtime scholar of the American South has turned his attention to why liberals and conservatives react differently to politics.

Political science and gender and sexuality studies double major Camille Follante ’27 spent her summer turning classroom questions into real-world action. Supported by SCU’s REAL Program, she worked with a women-led humanitarian organization to challenge dominant narratives and support communities through research and storytelling.

Supported by SCU’s REAL Program, political science major Henry Simonson ’28 helped create a documentary focused on Altadena’s recovery after devastating wildfires. The project blends community history, lived experience, and storytelling to highlight resilience beyond the headlines.

Learn how her Catholic upbringing inspired her social justice leadership and LGBTQ+ activism