Kenneth Schultz appointed BOSP faculty director
Q&A
The political science professor and longtime Bing Overseas Studies Program faculty partner shares his vision for what comes next and why global education is more important than ever.
Researchers observe first real-time quantum jump in sound
Research
The discovery that tiny units of sound can suddenly change energy states has the potential to advance a range of technologies.
How to make the most of a Stanford education
Event
During a recent panel discussion, Stanford alumni faculty members reflected on the moments that made their own undergraduate experience meaningful – with lessons for this year’s frosh and transfers.
New center will use AI to tailor dementia care
News
A $25 million grant will allow Stanford University researchers to explore how AI can improve care for people with dementia.
AI agents built from scientific papers surface new discoveries
Research
A new system turns research papers into interactive agents that can find connections human researchers might miss.
‘You’re embarking on a true journey of discovery,’ President Levin tells new students
Video
Stanford welcomed 1,950 new first-year and transfer students on Tuesday at a Convocation ceremony inaugurating the new academic year.
President Jonathan Levin’s remarks at Opening Convocation
Video
In welcoming the Class of 2030, Levin celebrated Stanford’s culture of exploration, expertise, and optimism. “The future is something you build rather than something that happens to you.”
Researchers create advanced model for studying brain development, disorders
News
The ability to study brain disorders that arise before birth has taken a leap forward as a Stanford Medicine team finds a new way to grow human brain tissue outside of the human brain.
The Class of 2030 arrives on the Farm
News
Stanford’s newest undergrads landed on campus Tuesday. See highlights from Move-In Day.
AI model opens new horizons for cell biology
Research
Trained on more than 100 million cells from a dozen species, a new model will make it easier to compare cells between species, with potential implications for disease research and cell therapy development.
Students tackle sustainability challenges for real clients
News
Action Lab courses pair students with nonprofits, government agencies, and industry partners to tackle real-world sustainability challenges.
A new approach to forecasting toxic metals in wildfire smoke
Video
Wildfires can turn natural metals in soil into toxic, airborne particles. Stanford researchers are working to predict where these metals travel and warn people in harm’s way.