Awards

News articles classified as Awards

Knight-Hennessy Scholars —

Knight-Hennessy Scholars welcomes new fellows

The seventh and largest cohort to date comprises students from 30 countries who will pursue degrees in 45 graduate programs across all seven schools at Stanford.

Stanford Accelerator for Learning —

New models for 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.

Stanford Report —

Five undergrads named Goldwater Scholars

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

Stanford Alumni Association —

Elaine Treharne receives the Richard W. Lyman Award

The humanities professor is recognized for her work with Stanford alumni, including speaking at Reunion Homecoming and leading Travel/Study trips across the globe.

Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies —

Francis Fukuyama honored for public administration

The FSI senior fellow received a lifetime achievement award for his international contributions to the fields of public administration, policy, and governance.

Tiny Lecture Nobel edition: Professor Carolyn Bertozzi

Stanford Professor Carolyn Bertozzi was awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry for her development of bioorthogonal reactions, which allow scientists to explore cells and track biological processes without disrupting the normal chemistry of the cell.

Carolyn Bertozzi’s day in photographs

Here’s a peek at how the morning unfolded for Stanford chemist Carolyn Bertozzi after she learned she had won the Nobel Prize in chemistry.

Carolyn Bertozzi wins Nobel in chemistry

Stanford chemist Carolyn Bertozzi was awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry for her development of bioorthogonal reactions, which allow scientists to explore cells and track biological processes without disrupting the normal chemistry of the cell.

Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies —

Michael McFaul honored by the government of Ukraine

In recognition of his support and advocacy on behalf of Ukraine, former U.S. Ambassador Michael McFaul was awarded an Order of Merit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Stanford School of Humanities and Sciences —

Three Stanford faculty members elected to the British Academy

Jennifer Eberhardt, Margaret Levi, and John R. Rickford are among the 85 fellows newly elected to the British Academy, the U.K.’s national academy for the humanities and social sciences.

Stanford Report —

Two faculty named Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellows

Mark Schnitzer and Jelena Vučković are among the nine scientists and engineers selected for the Department of Defense’s “most prestigious research grant award.”

Stanford Report —

Faculty Women’s Forum celebrates 2022 award winners

The Faculty Women’s Forum recognizes 14 faculty members and one staffer for their outstanding work supporting women at Stanford through role modeling, allyship, leadership, and sponsorship.

Stanford Report —

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.