James W. Lyons, dean of student affairs at Stanford for 18 years, has died. He also served as a lecturer in the Graduate School of Education during his long career at the university.
In a Q&A, Stanford law Professor Robert Weisberg discusses the problem of civil forfeitures and excessive fines in the state and local criminal justice system and the potential impact of the Supreme Court’s recent decision.
A prominent voice on the challenges and responsibilities confronting corporations and society, Cook will speak at Stanford’s 128th Commencement ceremony in June.
The following Academic Council Professoriate appointments, promotions and reappointments for the periods indicated were reviewed by the Advisory Board of the Academic Council and approved by the president.
The annual Family Weekend, which will take place Feb. 22-23, opens Friday morning with a welcome address by Provost Persis Drell and closes late Saturday afternoon with performances by student ensembles during Entertainment Extravaganza!
Benjamin Domingue and Sam Trejo of Stanford’s Graduate School of Education warn that as genetics research expands into education, it mustn't undermine the massive role environments play in a child’s development and learning outcomes.
Understanding the underlying principles behind flight at extreme speeds could help propel people across the globe more quickly or to distant planets, according to Javier Urzay.
