2017 in review

A look back at the year that included prominent visitors, including two Supreme Court justices; prestigious awards for faculty and students – among them, a MacArthur Fellowship, the inaugural Yidan Prize and five Rhodes Scholarships; numerous national athletic championships; breakthrough research; a lively arts scene and more.

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Humanities

Stanford Humanities Center now country’s largest humanities institute

As of this fall, the Stanford Humanities Center supports about 50 scholars annually, more than any other humanities institute in the country.

Stanford Athletics

Stanford is now the leader in NCAA championships

When the Cardinal won the NCAA men's soccer championship, Stanford become the leader in NCAA championships with 115.

Brain-computer interface advance allows fast, accurate typing by people with paralysis

In a Stanford-led research report, three participants with movement impairment controlled an onscreen cursor simply by imagining their own hand movements.

Law & Policy

Violent crime increases in right-to-carry states

Stanford Law School Professor John Donohue found that states that adopted right-to-carry concealed handgun laws have experienced a 13 to 15 percent increase in violent crime in the 10 years after enacting those laws.

Science & Technology

Researchers identify biomarkers associated with chronic fatigue syndrome severity

Stanford investigators used high-throughput analysis to link inflammation to chronic fatigue syndrome, a difficult-to-diagnose disease with no known cure.

Awards

Five from Stanford named Rhodes Scholars

Four Stanford seniors and one alumnus will pursue studies at Oxford University beginning October 2018 as Rhodes Scholars.

Science & Technology

Nanoscale view of energy storage

Through long shifts at the helm of a highly sophisticated microscope, researchers at Stanford recorded reactions at near-atomic-scale resolution. Their success is another step toward building a better battery.

Arts & Creativity

The Anderson Collection at Stanford University receives new gifts of art

The Anderson Collection accepted 13 gifts of art into the museum’s permanent collection this academic year, the first acquisitions since the museum opened in 2014.

Campus Life

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg talks about a meaningful life

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, delivered the Rathbun Lecture on a Meaningful Life on Monday at Stanford Memorial Church.

Awards

Stanford psychologist recognized with $4 million prize

Stanford psychology professor Carol Dweck received the inaugural Yidan Prize, honoring her innovative contributions to education research.

University Affairs

President, provost launch university-wide planning process

Stanford’s long-range planning process, launched this month, seeks broad input to collaboratively create a shared vision for the university that anticipates future trends and identifies key opportunities.

Campus Life

Stanford Commencement 2017

Stanford celebrated its 126th Commencement Weekend June 16-18, 2017. Experience the highlights, including the Commencement address, the Baccalaureate celebration and the Wacky Walk.

Stanford Athletics

Men’s soccer claims its third consecutive NCAA title

Sam Werner's game-winner in the second overtime fueled Stanford past Indiana at the NCAA College Cup, making Stanford the all-time leader in NCAA championships with 115.

Campus Life

At Stanford, Hillary Clinton discusses the perils of technology

In her address to members of the campus community, Clinton spoke about Russia’s involvement in the 2016 election and celebrated Stanford’s efforts to combat cyber warfare.

Stanford Athletics

Storybook ending for women’s soccer

Jaye Boissiere scored in the 67th minute to give Stanford a 3-2 victory over UCLA on Sunday and its second national women's soccer championship.

Awards

Douglas Stanford wins Breakthrough New Horizons Prize

Theoretical physicist Douglas Stanford uses chaos as a lens through which to study the links between black holes and quantum physics.

Stanford Athletics

Women’s water polo wins sixth national title

With nine seconds to go, Maggie Steffens scored the goal that clinched the Cardinal's sixth NCAA championship in women's water polo.

Social Sciences

Hoover scholars tackle some of the most urgent issues of our time

The Hoover Institution’s nearly 200 fellows, who range from renowned thought leaders to emerging scholars, continue the think tank’s long tradition of addressing issues ranging from climate change and economics to foreign policy and national security.

University Affairs