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Stanford Student Affairs —

What flourishing looks like: Eight students share their stories

Eight students share their mental health struggles and what they’ve learned about finding joy in a traveling exhibit on view at various campus locations throughout the month of May.

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Stanford Law School —

Students reimagine legal tech at the CodeX Hackathon

How long does it take to roll out an AI tool that streamlines the claims process for disabled veterans? About 48 hours.

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Town halls scheduled to discuss progress of the Community Board on Public Safety

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Stanford faculty elected to National Academy of Sciences

Seven Stanford researchers join the scholarly society.

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Stanford Accelerator for Learning —

New models for teaching ethnic studies

Stanford research teams will work with community collaborators on approaches to implementing a new California law requiring ethnic studies to be taught in high schools.

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Stanford Athletics —

Sailing wins national title

Stanford became national champions for the fourth time in program history on Monday, topping the field at the ICSA Women’s Team Race National Championship.

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White Plaza updates

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Stanford Medicine —

Are seasonal allergies happening earlier this year?

Sharon Chinthrajah answers common questions about the seasonal scourge, including when to see a doctor and whether honey really helps.

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability —

Visiting artist to explore ‘layers of place’

As the inaugural Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability visiting artist, Mark Baugh-Sasaki will work with scientists on a project that aims to inform ocean restoration by reconstructing its history.

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Five undergraduates named Goldwater Scholars

The national award encourages outstanding students to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics.

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Volunteers receive Gold Spike Awards for service to Stanford

Angela Nomellini and Ram Shriram are the recipients of the university’s highest annual volunteer service honor.

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Stanford Graduate School of Education —

A push for AI literacy

Stanford Graduate School of Education Dean Dan Schwartz and others joined The Tech Interactive for an event focused on how to use AI in the classroom.

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Message to students regarding White Plaza

A message to students from the president and provost regarding activity in White Plaza.

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Seven faculty elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences

Faculty from across disciplines were honored by the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, recognizing their excellence and leadership in work that advances the common good.

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability —

Safer sun protection

Conventional sunscreen ingredients can damage coral reefs and human health. An immunologist and a marine ecologist teamed up to develop a better approach.

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Stanford Medicine —

Groundbreaking stem cell researcher Chuck Chan has died

The groundbreaking stem cell researcher is remembered for being as passionate about his work as he was generous toward his colleagues.

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability —

A ‘critical step forward’ for protecting marine ecosystems

The team behind a tiny optical sensor that uses light to measure DNA in seawater explains why it could revolutionize the study of marine biodiversity.

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability —

Meet three students advancing sustainability across campus

From greening campus events to protecting biodiversity on university lands, these three students are integrating climate solutions into life on the Farm.

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Faculty Senate adjusts academic calendar

On Thursday, the Faculty Senate approved a resolution to adjust the start dates of fall quarter for academic years in which the first day of classes conflicts with Jewish high holidays.

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YouTube —

Spotlight on Stanford makerspaces

At more than a dozen shops and studios across campus, students and other community members can try their hands at machining, electronics prototyping, textile crafts, and more.

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Remembering writing instructor and author Amy Ettinger

The Stanford Continuing Studies instructor was known for encouraging and championing her students – and for providing practical advice for getting published.

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Admit Weekend begins Thursday

This weekend, Stanford will welcome about 1,200 newly admitted undergraduates to campus, where they’ll get a taste of life on the Farm.

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Stanford announces 2024 IDEAL Provostial Fellows

The five early-career scholars will contribute to Stanford’s research and teaching related to race and ethnicity.

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The IDEAL Provostial Fellows Program allows scholars to expand their research, build community

The program provides a pathway to the professoriate.

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‘Stellar Axis’ evokes artist’s journey to Antarctica

A collection of works on view at the Anderson collection harkens back to one of the most ambitious land-art projects of the 21st century.

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability —

Photo contest winners showcase climate work

The Stanford community submitted more than 400 images to this year’s Doerr School of Sustainability photo contest. Check out the winners.

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability —

Stanford researchers on the problem of plastics

Here’s how Stanford scholars are exploring the connection between plastic and disease, rethinking plastic reuse, and uncovering new ways to break down plastic waste.

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Stanford News —

Planning for healthy corals and communities

To understand trade-offs for coastal communities along the Mesoamerican Reef, new research looks at watershed interventions regionally versus nationally.

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Stanford Medicine —

Study identifies a new target for epilepsy treatment

A little-understood part of the brain appears to be involved in starting seizures and keeping them going.

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Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law —

Allies must do more, Nobel Peace Prize winner says

A defeat in Ukraine would have global ramifications for democracy, Oleksandra Matviichuk told a Stanford audience on Monday. Western aid “gives us a chance to push Russian troops out.”

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