Press Releases

Government Affairs, Public Policy Expert Named to Lead Government Ethics Program

Santa Clara University has named Davina Hurt as the director of the Government Ethics Program.

Guadalupe Hayes-Mota Named to Lead Bioethics Program

Santa Clara University has named Guadalupe Hayes-Mota as the director of the Bioethics Program at the University’s Markkula Center for Applied Ethics.

Election Ethics: New Voting Guide Helps Identify Ethical Candidates

‘Voting for Ethics,’ the Non-Partisan, Practical Guide from the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, Empowers U.S. Voters to Make Informed Decisions in Any Election

Two-Thirds of Americans Surveyed are Concerned With AI’s Impact on the Human Race

The Markkula Center and its Institute for Technology, Ethics, and Culture (ITEC) announced a new report, "Ethics in the Age of AI", outlining how Americans feel about artificial intelligence (AI) from an ethical standpoint.

Ethics and the United States Supreme Court: A Conversation With Judicial Ethicist Jeremy Fogel

Is a code of ethics needed for the Supreme Court? Why are the Supreme Court's justices the only federal judicial officers not required to adhere to a specific code of ethics? Join United States Federal Judge Jeremy Fogel and Professor Brad Joondeph's discussion on the potential need for a Supreme Court code of ethics.

New Podcast from the Ethics Center, ‘Wild Beasts,’ to Bring Ethical Analysis to Current Events

Santa Clara University’s Markkula Center for Applied Ethics releases a new podcast series called "Wild Beasts," inspired by a famous quote from modern philosopher, Albert Camus: "A man without ethics is a wild beast loosed upon this world." The show is now available on Spotify and on the Markkula Center’s website.

The Markkula Center for Applied Ethics Launches The Institute for Technology, Ethics, and Culture (ITEC) and its First Applied Corporate Ethics Roadmap in Collaboration with the Vatican

"Ethics in the Age of Disruptive Technologies: An Operational Roadmap" offers organizations a strategic plan to enhance ethical management practices, empowering them to navigate the complex landscape of disruptive technologies while upholding strong ethical standards

Disinformation Expert Dr. Joan Donovan to Discuss Political Ethics and Meme Wars

The Internet has never been more important to American politics than it is today. As disinformation, new media, and media manipulation grow, it is crucial that we understand the ethics behind the political and media landscapes of today.