As Stanford faculty members disagree – often publicly – about the best way to confront COVID-19, questions about the responsibilities and limitations of academic freedom and the university’s relationship to the Hoover Institution have arisen.
This year, the Stanford Benefits team is hosting live Benefits Information sessions on Zoom for employees and retirees. And employees can attend a virtual Open Enrollment and Wellness Fair that includes fitness class demos, Healthy Living class teasers and live chats with on- and off-campus services.
At the Oct. 22 senate meeting, Provost Persis Drell provided an update on the university’s finances and the senate voted on a proposal to add exemptions and exceptions to a policy setting a 100-unit limit for undergraduate majors.
A willingness to concede and compromise has helped resolve past election disputes, but that option may not be available this year, Stanford historian Jonathan Gienapp says.
Arnetha Ball has been awarded the Miriam Aaron Roland Volunteer Service Prize, which recognizes Stanford faculty members who engage students in integrating academic scholarship with significant and meaningful volunteer service to society.
Paul Milgrom’s Nobel win on Monday cements not only his legacy as a groundbreaking economist but also his impact on public policy and dedication to nurturing new generations of economic scholars.
In the early hours of Oct. 12, 2020, after learning they had jointly won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, Stanford economists Paul Milgrom and Robert Wilson talk about their work and their collaboration.
“Bob has brought economic theory to the real world, both as a mechanism for understanding ‘how things work’ and then in the design of better institutions.”
The awarding of Nobel Prizes attracts worldwide attention. Economists Robert Wilson and Paul Milgrom’s hectic day started around 2:15 a.m. PT. University Communications photographers were there to capture the excitement.
Academic Council Professoriate appointments, promotions and reappointments for the periods indicated were reviewed by the Advisory Board of the Academic Council and were approved by the president.
Gordon Chang, Adam Banks and Risa Wechsler have been named Bass University Fellows in Undergraduate Education. The program recognizes faculty members for their extraordinary contributions to undergraduate education.
Provost Persis Drell announced a task force charged with recommending a new framework for the study of race and the impacts of race on society at Stanford. The senate also heard a report on a school focused on climate and sustainability and approved a proposal urging instructors to support civic engagement on Election Day.
Monika Schleier-Smith was honored with a MacArthur Fellowship for her creative approach to studying many-particle quantum systems. Forrest Stuart's fellowship recognizes the human approach he brings to the study of disadvantaged, violent communities.
John Manley was a dedicated scholar of American government and political and class interest, as well as a committed advocate of academic independence and integrity.
This academic year, Stanford welcomes 91 new members of the professoriate, including 40 women and 51 men, representing six schools, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, the Dean of Research office and 43 departments.
In the run-up to the November election, Stanford faculty from across campus will come together for Democracy Matters, a forum to discuss current issues affecting U.S. democracy.
Physics Professor Sarah Church talks about taking on her new role as vice provost for undergraduate education during the pandemic, her commitment to undergraduate education and the university’s efforts to help students and instructors navigate the teaching and learning challenges of the upcoming academic year.
The Steering Committee of the Faculty Senate unanimously approved policies regarding special registration status and transfer credits for the 2020-21 academic year.
The website Stanford Teaching Commons provides curated guides on designing online classes; articles on such topics as accessibility, asynchronous activity, and inclusion and equity; and links to resources and services that support online education across campus.
Mancall shaped the lives of generations of students through his research, teaching, mentorship and transformative commitment to undergraduate life and education.
During spring quarter, when students were learning from home, lecturers in the Program in Writing and Rhetoric created supportive virtual writing classrooms.
