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Suspending international student visas will harm the economy

International students drive creativity and innovation in the U.S. and help make American universities more competitive, according to Ran Abramitzky, an economic historian who studies immigration impacts.

Science & Technology

‘Regime shift’ happening in the Arctic Ocean

Stanford scientists find the growth of phytoplankton in the Arctic Ocean has increased 57 percent over just two decades, enhancing its ability to soak up carbon dioxide. While once linked to melting sea ice, the increase is now propelled by rising concentrations of tiny algae.

Medicine

Polynesians, Native Americans made contact before European arrival, genetic study finds

Deep-genome analyses conducted by Stanford Medicine researchers and their collaborators have settled a long-brewing controversy about whether ancient Polynesians and Native Americans had contact.

University Affairs

Stanford Impact Labs forges partnerships to tackle social problems

Stanford Impact Labs provides an innovative research and development pipeline for the social sciences, connecting researchers with leaders in the public, social and private sectors to develop evidence-driven solutions to social problems.

University Affairs

An open letter to the Stanford community and the Stanford Athletics family

University leadership outlines details of a Stanford Athletics varsity sports reduction.

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Social Sciences

Stanford scholars examine racism, social change and how to build a more just future

Stanford scholars have been looking for ways to reduce racial disparities and how to create meaningful change.

Humanities

Stanford humanities at home

What has been on the minds of Stanford professors as they navigate this turbulent and anxious time? Where do they find comfort and solace, challenge and struggle, beauty and grace?

Humanities

Pandemic press: Stanford alumni journalists at the frontlines of COVID-19

Stanford alumni journalists describe how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed their profession and what they are seeing on the frontlines.

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Humanities

Online courses about inequality, social justice

Social justice, inequality and poverty, the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., and anti-discrimination law are just some of the class topics Stanford Online is offering to the general public for free or at low cost this summer.

University Affairs

One-year delay in unit cap on undergraduate majors approved

The Steering Committee of the Faculty Senate approved a one-year delay on a new academic policy – which had been scheduled to go into effect in the 2020-21 academic year – setting a 100-unit cap on undergraduate majors.

University Affairs

Supporting our international students

In a message to the university community, President Marc Tessier-Lavigne discusses Stanford’s opposition to a new federal rule affecting international students this fall.

Law & Policy

Stanford Law’s David Sklansky on SCOTUS rulings about President Trump financial records

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Thursday, July 9, on two important presidential power cases. Stanford Law Professor David Sklansky discusses the two decisions and their implications.

Teaching & Students

Haas Center adapts to the pandemic

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, Stanford’s Haas Center for Public Service has identified and connected students to remote learning, service and career opportunities.

Research

Air pollution’s connection to infant mortality

The study of sub-Saharan Africa finds that a relatively small increase in airborne particles significantly increases infant mortality rates. A cost-effective solution may lie in an exotic-sounding proposal.

Science & Technology

A new ultrafast insulin

Stanford researchers tested a new insulin drug in diabetic pigs and found that it was twice as fast-acting as traditional insulin.

Awards

Stanford undergrads awarded Firestone and Golden Medals and Kennedy Thesis Prizes

Students from 29 undergraduate departmental and interdisciplinary honors programs were recently selected for the 2020 Firestone and Golden medals and the Kennedy Honors Thesis prizes.

University Affairs

Key academic dates, times approved

An administrative session of the Faculty Senate provided approval for four 10-week quarters in the coming academic year, along with a daily course meeting schedule for both online and in-person classes.

University Affairs

Stanford creates new programs and resources to support gradual campus restart

As a limited number of people return to campus, starting with additional researchers on June 22, operational changes are being implemented to maintain campus health and safety.

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