https://news.stanford.edu Latest news from Stanford University Mon, 08 Jun 2026 01:19:53 +0000 en-US Squiz DXP https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2026/06/mary-m-chen-marsh-o-neill-award-research-support Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 188545 For more than 25 years, Chen has built the behind-the-scenes systems – what she calls the “science of the science” – that keep maternal and child health research running at Stanford.

]]> https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2026/06/jennifer-cochran-vice-president-slac-strategic-initiatives Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 188595 In this role, Cochran will guide the university’s relationship with one of the premier U.S. Department of Energy labs.

]]> https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2026/06/proton-therapy Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 188616 Stanford Medicine’s new proton therapy facility is ready for patients. On June 4 a child with a rare brain tumor became the first to receive treatment.

]]> https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2026/06/model-search-life-supporting-planets Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 188426 Researchers have developed the Smaller Than Earth Habitability Model (STEHM) to assess which planets can maintain life-supporting atmospheres, focusing on size and atmospheric dynamics.

]]> https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2026/06/cuthbertson-dinkelspiel-gores-award-winners Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 188547 Ten members of the campus community are recognized for excellence in teaching, service, and academics.

]]> https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2026/06/undergraduate-research-grants-mentorship-opportunities Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 188407 A variety of grants and mentorship opportunities encourage undergrad researchers to pursue work on original projects, from AI efficiency to disease treatment.

]]> https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2026/06/bankruptcy-audits-reveal-deception-confusion Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 188536 More than half a million Americans declare bankruptcy each year. Fabian Nagel analyzed random audits to see how many are telling the truth.

]]> https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2026/06/drug-combo-potential-cystic-fibrosis Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 188494 Two existing drugs improve mucus clearance in animal models of cystic fibrosis, indicating a potential pathway to reduce chronic lung infections in humans.

]]> https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2026/06/zhi-xun-shen-elected-royal-society Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 188419 The Stanford physicist has been honored with membership in the United Kingdom’s national academy of sciences.

]]> https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2026/06/muscle-loss-regeneration-glp-1-ozempic-research Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 188488 Many taking GLP-1 medications lose muscle as they shed fat. A study in mice suggests an existing drug could aid in muscle regeneration without affecting weight loss.

]]> https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2026/06/flatworms-ruptoblasts-new-type-immune-cell-research Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 188366 The discovery that hormonal triggers cause “ruptoblast” cells in flatworms to detonate and destroy surrounding cells within minutes could inspire new ideas in medical science.

]]> https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2026/06/ornithology-class-san-francisco-bay-bird-observatory Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 188451 A Stanford field course takes students into Bay Area forests for an up-close look at the lives of local birds.

]]> https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2026/06/mechanisms-plant-cell-stability-drought-resistant-crops-research Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 188372 Biologists have identified molecular anchors that secure plant cell membranes to their walls during water loss, providing insights for developing drought-resistant crops.

]]> https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2026/06/meet-heloise-hoffmann-26 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 188379 The bioengineering student and singer-songwriter graduates this month with plans to continue researching a cure for a rare form of muscular dystrophy.

]]> https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2026/06/ai-law-legal-professors-study Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 188412 In an analysis led by Stanford Law’s Julian Nyarko, professors preferred AI-generated answers over those produced by their peers 75% of the time.

]]> https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2026/06/electricity-costs-rising-experts-solutions Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 188430 Electricity rates have risen 10% in the U.S. since last year. Stanford experts discuss the causes and propose solutions to ease costs for ratepayers.

]]> https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2026/06/gsb-new-name-entrepreneurial-studies-center Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 188269 Renamed through contributions from alumni and friends, the Grousbeck-Holloway Center for Entrepreneurial Studies honors its founders, professors H. Irving Grousbeck and Charles A. Holloway.

]]> https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2026/06/lamya-butt-student-speaker-baccalaureate-celebration Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 188395 The economics major, who’s held several leadership roles on campus, will speak at the interfaith gathering during Commencement Weekend.

]]> https://vpge.stanford.edu/student-programs/career-planning Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 188344 Learn about the many programs available to help grad students gain professional experiences and explore varied career paths.

]]> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNz5EJMghsjC72_BpRDWW9KCqGWumeelK_rre6YLztuSZ5PA/viewform Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 188341 Volunteer at the Commencement ceremony on June 14 to help make memories possible for students and families. Parking and breakfast will be provided.

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