Ecy King, a senior class president and Major Grant recipient, graduates in June with a bachelor’s degree in symbolic systems. Her educational comic book Bit by Bit will be printed by Stanford University Press for use by future students.
Thousands gathered in Eucalyptus Grove for a three-day celebration of intertribal unity featuring music, dance, food, and art. The event was organized by the student-run Stanford Powwow Committee.
The former Stanford Tree grew up on a dairy farm in Illinois, where nightly views of the Milky Way inspired his fascination with distant horizons. He graduates in June with a bachelor’s degree in aerospace computational engineering and a master’s degree in aeronautics and astronautics.
Meet the team preserving Stanford’s land, water, and wildlife
The staff behind the Conservation Program are leading Stanford’s land stewardship efforts to ensure the university’s vast natural landscape and biodiversity can thrive.
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Colombian President urges transition to green energy
Colombian President Gustavo Petro spoke at a largely student-driven event that aimed to foster dialogue about how the Stanford community can engage with Latin America.
KIPAC celebrates 20 years of research with community day
To mark the milestone, the Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology (KIPAC) will host an astronomy festival featuring live science demonstrations, hands-on activities, mini science lectures, and more.
Spring lecture series in architecture focuses on materiality
The annual spring lecture series devoted to architecture, landscape, and urban design opens on April 12 with Billie Tsien, the Obama Presidential Center designer.
Rose Zhang, ’25, wins the prestigious Augusta National Women’s Amateur
Rose Zhang, ’25, of Stanford Women’s Golf, won on the second hole of a sudden-death playoff this weekend to claim the title at the Augusta National Women's Amateur.
Campus events planned for National Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April
Stanford’s SHARE Title IX Office is planning a series of events for the month of April in recognition of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM).
When the pandemic upset the U.S. food landscape, increasing food insecurity and malnutrition, two Stanford students stepped in to help. Their solution has since grown into a non-profit with $15 million in donations and grants, 20 full-time employees, more than 100 student fellows, and a logistics network that connects the surplus of thousands of farmers to communities fighting hunger.
Stanford conference explores Iran’s pathways to democracy
The event, “Dialogues on Iran’s Transition to Secular Democracy,” convened policy experts, activists, and academics to discuss Iran’s possible transition to a representative government.
Bev Kiltz retires after 55 years of fundraising for Stanford
Beverly “Bev” Kiltz retired earlier this year after a more than 50-year career in development at Stanford, leaving an impact on generations of alumni, volunteers, and development professionals.
Religious observances in Stanford’s multi-faith community
Holy days are approaching for many of the faith traditions at Stanford. Tiffany Steinwert, dean for religious and spiritual life, shares information to help members of the campus community, including instructors and managers, support those celebrating.
During Passover and Ramadan and year-round, Stanford institutions and affiliated organizations collaborate to help students follow religious dining guidelines.
Act II: Beatriz Stix-Brunell, ’25, on leaps of faith and life beyond the stage
After 11 years with the Royal Ballet, first soloist Beatriz Stix-Brunell retired from dancing and enrolled at Stanford – the oldest member of her freshman class. “I wanted to see who else I was.”
Artist Todd McGrain’s bird memorial documenting a changing world can now be seen on the Stanford campus. A companion documentary film screening and musical performance are scheduled for Family Weekend.
Stanford is expecting record attendance for Family Weekend, Friday and Saturday, where families are invited to tours, open houses, lectures, performances, and more.
