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Rice discusses restoring confidence in American democracy in ‘Reimagining Democracy’ speaker series
Condoleezza Rice spoke for the final installment of "Reimagining Democracy" on Veterans Day
November 11, 2025
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Stanford and City of Palo Alto hold Veterans Day celebration, recognize Vietnam War veteran
Stanford University and the City of Palo Alto hosted a joint celebration of Veterans Day at the David & Joan Traitel Welcoming Pavilion, honoring veterans and military members.
November 11, 2025
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Stanford’s hub for public service marks 40 years of inspiring change
The Haas Center for Public Service empowers students to create lasting impact, connecting over 3,500 individuals each year with meaningful service opportunities.
November 03, 2025
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Gardner Center study explores teen and parent perspectives about belonging during the transition to high school
Findings highlight how strategies already in use could be scaled to bolster attendance and achievement
November 03, 2025
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Democracy Day to focus on civic engagement beyond the ballot box
Stanford’s fifth annual Democracy Day aims to promote a deeper conversation about what it means to be an engaged democratic citizen.
October 27, 2025
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The outsized role of diet in preventing and treating illness
Researchers are paving the way for nutrition to become an integral component of medical education and patient care.
October 20, 2025
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Redwood City School District and Stanford Highlight Mental Health Collaboration at Stanford Symposium
In Redwood City, the journey toward student well-being doesn’t stop at the classroom door—it extends into clinics, universities, and communities.
October 17, 2025
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Stanford inaugurates new home of MLK Institute
Hundreds gathered Tuesday for a discussion about King’s legacy and the importance of preserving his writings for future generations.
October 16, 2025
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Gift launches Kidney Health Innovation Program
A $15 million gift from the David Koch Jr. Foundation has established a Stanford Medicine program that will advance research to shape the future of care for children.
September 30, 2025
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King Institute embraces new home on Main Quad
The institute made the move from Cypress Hall to Building 370 in early 2025 after more than a year of planning and seven months of construction.
September 29, 2025
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Stanford’s farm celebrates 10 years of sustainable education
A decade ago, the O’Donohue Family Stanford Educational Farm was established following years of student advocacy. Today it thrives as a hub for teaching, research, and campus life.
September 26, 2025
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Study reveals roadmap for carbon-free California by 2045
A new study shows California can go carbon-free mostly using current and emerging solutions.
September 25, 2025
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Community education leaders share expertise with students
The Stanford Accelerator for Learning’s Equity in Learning Initiative invites educational exemplars from the community to share their perspectives and experiences.
September 22, 2025
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David Chang connects community health with physician education
The Stanford Medicine section chief of community partnerships provides care at local homeless shelters, inspiring medical students to engage in community service.
September 15, 2025
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Four Policy Interventions to Advance Trust and Use of AI in Healthcare
Stanford Health Policy's Michelle Mello testifies about opportunities to advance American health care through the use of AI technologies.
September 03, 2025
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Global Solutions-focused Summit on Expanding Access to Kidney Transplantation held at Stanford
Physicians, scholars, healthcare practitioners, and policymakers gathered to explore research advances underway in India, Brazil, and the U.S.
August 21, 2025
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Stanford partnership leverages telemedicine to prevent blindness in premature infants
In sub-Saharan Africa, the risk of irreversible blindness in premature infants is increasing.
August 11, 2025
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What does it mean to do ‘community-based research’?
From affordable housing in the Bay Area to Indigenous land rights in the Klamath River watershed, Sibyl Diver’s work depends on building lasting relationships
July 16, 2025
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Supportive housing offers high-impact, cost-effective response to homelessness and opioid use
A new study shows that providing housing without requiring prior drug treatment produces major public health gains and cost savings.
June 27, 2025
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June 26, 2025