Psychologists use brain imaging and a video game to help girls teach their brains not to overreact to stress.
Author and philosopher Martha Nussbaum says a declining emphasis on the study of the humanities could lead to a world of "useful profit makers with no imaginations."
The Stanford Challenge fundraising campaign raises $6.2 billion for a new model of research and teaching on the environment, human health, international affairs and other issues.
Alum Cory A. Booker, mayor of Newark, N.J., will give the Commencement address June 17. Professor Larry Diamond will give the Class Day lecture and Sister Joan Chittister will give the Baccalaureate address.
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