Charles A. Holloway, gifted teacher and educator, dies at age 90
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By changing how entrepreneurship is taught, Holloway revolutionized management education.
Radiology leader F. Frank Zboralske dies at 93
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The renowned gastrointestinal radiologist and former director of diagnostic radiology at Stanford is remembered for his infectious enthusiasm and dedication to teaching.
Cultural anthropologist Renato Rosaldo dies at 85
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Known for his poet’s heart, Rosaldo was beloved in the university’s Chicano community. He also founded and directed the Stanford Center for Chicano Research.
19 books for reflection and perspective on sustainability
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Looking for insightful summer reads about science and society? These books – and one short documentary – come recommended by scholars at the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability.
Econometrician Takeshi Amemiya has died
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One of the most influential econometricians of the last century, the Stanford professor harnessed statistical models to understand economic data, transforming the field of theoretical econometrics.
Dagfinn Føllesdal, philosopher and ‘builder of bridges,’ dies at 93
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A passionate and wide-ranging scholar, the Norway-born professor reconciled two disparate philosophical traditions.
Radiologist Ronald Castellino dies at 88
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Castellino, who founded the first radiation oncology division at Stanford Medicine, led the Diagnostic Radiology Department and made important contributions to research in imaging the lymphatic system.
Advancing healthspan through movement analysis
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Scott Delp leads research on movement patterns as longevity biomarkers and is pioneering initiatives like OpenCap, a smartphone app that democratizes biomechanical analysis.
Alice Whittemore, leader in cancer epidemiology, dies at 89
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Trained in mathematics, Whittemore used her skills to answer questions about the risks of developing cancer and helped design the Breast Cancer Family Registry.
Stanford lecturer Bahram Beyzaie has died
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Beyzaie’s prolific career in film and theater made him one of Iran’s most iconic artists and cultural figures.