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What to know about coyotes on campus

Recent coyote sightings on the Stanford campus have sparked questions about the animals and what to do if confronted by one.

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Stanford gears up for Democracy Day

Classes will not be held on Nov. 8 to encourage the Stanford community to vote in the midterm elections and participate in election-related events and programming.

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Stanford’s Arun Majumdar, Yi Cui talk energy innovation

During a fireside chat Tuesday, Arun Majumdar, dean of the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, and Yi Cui, director of the Precourt Institute for Energy, discussed Stanford’s role in developing clean energy solutions.

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How and for whom the campus carillon bells toll

Ever wonder about the bells of Hoover Tower ringing? Timothy Zerlang, the university’s carillonneur, is the man who makes it happen.

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Stanford welcomes alumni to Reunion Homecoming

The annual event will bring thousands of alumni back to the Farm for four days of events, fun gatherings, and activities.

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken underscores importance of restraining Russian aggression

Secretary of State Antony Blinken engaged in a conversation with his predecessor Condoleezza Rice on a broad spectrum of issues during his visit to Stanford Monday.

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Neighborhoods welcome students with barbecues

Undergraduate students and residential staff gathered last week for a series of eight neighborhood barbecues to kick off the academic year.

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Arts Intensive students join Australian circus cast for performances in Mem Aud

Stanford undergrads join the cast of Leviathan, a production by the Australian circus company Circa, in two performances at Memorial Auditorium.

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A week of welcome for new graduate students

Thousands of new graduate and professional students participated in New Graduate Student Orientation, a weeklong series of events and programming designed to help them navigate life at Stanford.

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At Convocation, Stanford Class of 2026 called to explore and engage

During the annual Convocation celebration to mark the start of the new academic year, President Marc Tessier-Lavigne urged new students to prepare for the future by exploring broadly and engaging deeply.

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Move-In Day for the Class of 2026

Members of the Stanford Class of 2026 were greeted at student residences across campus Tuesday for Move-In Day.

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Stanford welcomes Redwood City staff to fall quarter

The We Are Stanford event in Redwood City welcomed staff to fall quarter with a lively lunchtime gathering.

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New courses to explore intersections of Earth, climate, society

In its first year, the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability will offer a spectrum of new courses designed to attract enrollment from all corners of campus and to cultivate the deep knowledge needed to foster a sustainable future.

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Cardinal Walk returns

The 16th annual Cardinal Walk was a hybrid event with some 2,300 Stanford employees gathering in Stanford Stadium for a walk to celebrate wellness and inclusion. University photographer Andrew Brodhead captured some of the day’s events.

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Ken Hsu wins 2022 Amy J. Blue Award

The director of the Graduate Life Office is recognized for his leadership and unwavering commitment to the lives of Stanford students.

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Susan Taylor wins 2022 Amy J. Blue Award

One of three winners of this year's award, Taylor is honored for her many contributions in her nearly 50 years at Stanford, most recently as the finance manager in the Department of Economics.

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Spotlight On: Melissa Sumiko Keightley

Through this continuing series, you'll get to know the dedicated staff members serving our student residential communities.

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May-Ling Kuo Gonzales wins 2022 Amy J. Blue Award

One of three winners of this year's award, May-Ling will be recognized for her work connecting the university to alumni at a ceremony on May 18.

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Spotlight On: Andrew Gray

Through this continuing series, you'll get to know the dedicated staff members serving our student residential communities.

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‘We’re still here’: Student-led Stanford Powwow returns as an in-person event

Thousands of attendees including dancers, singers, and artists from hundreds of tribes, nations, and communities are expected on campus this weekend at the 51st Stanford Powwow.

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Ten campus spots where you can take a break and de-stress

Here are a some of the most peaceful, beautiful spots on campus to visit when you need a break.

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Spotlight On: Racheal Yates

The neighborhood program director shares her favorite hidden spots on campus and how working at Stanford has changed her.    

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Stanford juniors named 2022 Truman Scholars

The students will receive Truman Scholarships, which provide support to attend graduate school in preparation for careers in public service.

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Spotlight On: Richard Duncan

Through this new series, you'll get to know the dedicated staff members serving our student residential communities.

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Springtime on the Farm

Clear skies over birds, bikes and blossoms: Here's a peek at campus coming to life this spring.

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What’s new at the Stanford Learning Lab

The Stanford Learning Lab team continues to offer innovative programming to help students manage their time, productivity, and self-awareness around their unique learning needs.

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Stanford’s Hoover Tower lights up yellow and blue for Ukraine

On Friday, Stanford’s iconic Hoover Tower lit up in the blue and yellow colors of the Ukrainian flag in a show of solidarity with the country and its people.

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Zeena Khazendar awarded Newman Civic Fellowship

Zeena Khazendar has been selected as a 2022-23 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact for her work to advance global health access and outcomes.

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Community gathers in White Plaza in solidarity with Ukraine

Members of the Stanford community gathered on Friday afternoon for Stand in Solidarity with Ukraine, an event in White Plaza with Ukrainian speakers and leaders in Stanford's international community sharing their perspectives on the war and ways the Stanford community can help.

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Scenes from Stanford’s annual Family Weekend

Visitors enjoyed a special window into undergraduate life through two days of virtual programming and a day of self-guided activities on the Farm.

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