Stanford News

Solving the mystery of an unusual medieval text

Rare 14th-century texts historian Rowan Dorin found in Stanford’s Green Library show an enthusiastic exchange of knowledge between medieval people, going against the belief that the Middle Ages was an ignorant time.

Obituaries

Nobel Prize-winning physicist Burton Richter dies at 87

Richter designed particle accelerators and carried out experiments that led to the Nobel Prize-winning discovery of the charm quark.

Social Sciences

More racial diversity among physicians would lead to better health among black men

A clinical trial in Oakland by Stanford researchers found that black men are more likely to seek out preventive care after being seen by black doctors compared to non-black doctors.

Social Sciences

Toolkits help tackle real-world problems

A lab in the Psychology Department at Stanford has created a set of free toolkits to help people resolve complicated issues, including resources to help people deal with disagreements.

Science & Technology

Key social reward circuit in the brain impaired in kids with autism

Deficits in the brain’s reward circuit are linked to social deficits in children with autism and may point the way toward better treatments, according to a new Stanford study.

In the Spotlight

Arts & Creativity

Community building by way of ballet and bhangra

Leaders from student dance groups are invited to co-teach a course on dance forms from around the globe.

Teaching & Students

Stanford’s free online classes expand education opportunities

Stanford University has put extensive efforts into providing free online courses over the past several years in an effort to promote lifelong learning and share knowledge with the general public worldwide.

Science & Technology

Learning through sound

The audible world contains vast amounts of information about the world around us. Scholars from across Stanford are exploring this invisible landscape as a research tool and as a way of understanding each other.

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Science & Technology

Bacterial armor could be a new target for antibiotics

Boosting efforts to fight antibiotic resistance, Stanford researchers have found that a thin membrane, thought to be just a shrink wrap around some bacterial cell walls, has structural properties critical for survival.

Law & Policy

The Putin summit, NATO, and EU: President Trump and American alliances

International law expert Allen Weiner discusses the outcomes of the Russian summit and the controversial statements by President Trump after each meeting.

Stanford Athletics

Capitol One Cup sweep: Stanford captures both men’s and women’s titles

Highlighted by four NCAA championships and 17 top-10 sport finishes overall, Stanford became the first school to capture both the men's and women's Capital One Cup titles in the same season.

Teaching & Students

When teachers think differently about themselves as math learners, students benefit

A study by Stanford researchers shows improvement in students’ attitudes and test scores after teachers change their own mindset – and instruction – around math.

University Affairs

Stanford principles regarding immigration

As events continue to unfold regarding federal immigration policy, a website has been created where Stanford leaders summarize the principles of the university’s support for international and undocumented community members. Also found on the site are links to resources for the Stanford community.