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May 04, 2021
Stanford issues first bond in U.S. higher education based on rigorous environmental stewardship and social responsibility standards
The university’s use of emerging green, social and climate bond designations signify Stanford’s commitment to sustainability, inclusion and student access to education.

April 06, 2021
Natural Capital Project researcher Rafael Schmitt wins the Aspen Institute Italia Award
Stanford Natural Capital Project hydrologist RAFAEL SCHMITT has won the 2021 Aspen Institute Italia Award for collaboration and scientific research between Italy and the US

April 02, 2021
Stanford accelerators move knowledge to impact in the world
Stanford’s Long-Range Vision lays out the future direction for the university’s research, education and impact.

March 31, 2021
Stanford Team Reveals Cost-Effective and Life-Saving Treatment for Nation's Opioid Disorder Epidemic
A Stanford team of decision scientists with colleagues at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System developed a mathematical model to assess the cost-effectiveness of interventions

March 31, 2021
Stanford’s Jeffrey Ullman receives ACM Turing Award
Ullman shares the prize with long-time collaborator Alfred Aho of Columbia University. They are recognized for their influential work on compilers and algorithms.

March 30, 2021
Stanford announces 2020 Cuthbertson, Dinkelspiel and Gores awards
Stanford has announced the winners of the 2020 Cuthbertson, Dinkelspiel and Gores awards honoring faculty, students and staff.

March 24, 2021
Stanford art museums, Frost Amphitheater begin to reopen
The university is planning a gradual reopening of some campus venues and zones to foster greater community connection as public health conditions improve.

March 22, 2021
Hitting the reset button: Stanford psychologist says we can build a better normal after the pandemic
Instead of emerging from the coronavirus pandemic resilient to crisis and catastrophe, Stanford psychologist Jamil Zaki asks what if we grew stronger because of it?

March 19, 2021
Moving forward with affordability plans
Despite the continued upheaval to everyday life throughout the past year, addressing key affordability issues within the Stanford community remains a university priority.

March 18, 2021
Stanford’s look back on one year of the pandemic
Despite a year apart, the Stanford community persevered and contributed to the pandemic effort in meaningful ways.

March 18, 2021
Spring quarter courses on the West introduce students to land use, urban California, and more
"Land Use is the 'bread and butter' of local government" says Dan Rich the Bill Lane Center's advisor on local government matters.

March 17, 2021
Stanford’s long history in supporting displaced academics during crisis, conflict
Through the Institute of International Education, Stanford has hosted displaced scholars who have had to escape conflict or persecution because of their research, race or creed.

March 11, 2021
Stanford sociologist uncovers the hidden side of pandemic life
The American Voices Project has documented how Americans are experiencing the COVID-19 crisis

March 11, 2021
Over first year of pandemic, confronting uncertainty with action at Stanford Medicine
A look back at Stanford Medicine’s efforts to educate, protect and care for patients and members of the public during the pandemic

March 04, 2021
Stanford students work to bridge the digital divide
Student's community efforts spread across the country during the pandemic

March 03, 2021
Stanford researchers collaborate on new StageCast technology for performers separated due to COVID-19
Stanford theater directors, computer scientists and electrical engineers create a new tool to help performers gather for online performances

February 24, 2021
Stanford researchers identify four causes for ‘Zoom fatigue’ and their simple fixes
It’s not just Zoom. Popular video chat platforms have design flaws that exhaust the human mind and body. But there are easy ways to mitigate their effects.

February 22, 2021
The history of Black History Month
In this installment of Tiny Lectures, Stanford historian Michael Hines talks about the beginnings and evolution of Black History Month.

February 22, 2021
Q&A: Stanford grad student discusses Forbes 30 Under 30, sustainability
Nitricity is a sustainable fertilizer startup that could facilitate the decarbonization of the chemical industry.

February 18, 2021
For democracy to work, racial inequalities must be addressed, Stanford scholars say
The Stanford Center for Racial Justice is taking a hard look at the policies perpetuating systemic racism in America today and asking how we can imagine a more equitable society.
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