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The U.S. Department of Energy announced the first phase of funding for projects using artificial intelligence to tackle the nation’s most complex science and technology challenges, including six led by Stanford and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.

The Stanford alum will lead one of higher education’s largest and most influential alumni organizations following the retirement of Howard Wolf.

Lynch will begin serving as the university general counsel in August following the retirement of Debra Zumwalt.

The education professor brings a career steeped in community-engaged scholarship and teaching to his new role leading Stanford’s public service hub.

In this role, Cochran will guide the university’s relationship with one of the premier U.S. Department of Energy labs.

The 2025-26 Annual Meeting of the Academic Council featured an annual report from the president, remarks from the Faculty Senate chair, and microlectures from the Stanford Open Minds tour.

Bolstered by foundational support from Diane and Andreas Halvorsen, MBA ’90, and other donors, the Stanford Leadership Institute will equip leaders to navigate the forces reshaping business and society.

Starting in 2026-27, Stanford will cover 75% of tuition for research assistants on eligible grants.

A new university-wide initiative provides funding for courses, research, and critical thinking about AI in teaching.

The PACE initiative aims to increase intellectual engagement in Stanford classrooms and help undergraduates prioritize self-transformation through learning.