Category: Heard on Campus

Stanford sophomore Christian McCaffrey named Heisman Trophy finalist

Cardinal football standout CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY has been named a Heisman Trophy finalist. The record-breaking running back and Academic All-American was named one of three finalists for the award, which is presented to the best college football player in the country. The other finalists are by University of Alabama junior running back DERRICK HENRY and Clemson… Read more Stanford sophomore Christian McCaffrey named Heisman Trophy finalist

McCaffrey named to Academic All-America Division 1 Football team

Heisman Trophy candidate CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY has been named to the CoSIDA Academic All-America Division I Football team.  The College Sports Information Directors of America announced the selections Thursday, Dec. 3. A National Football Foundation High School National Scholar-Athlete finalist in 2013, McCaffrey, a sophomore, has yet to declare a major. Last week, he was picked… Read more McCaffrey named to Academic All-America Division 1 Football team

Health care law is here to stay, says former White House official

Despite the uphill battles fought to pass the Affordable Care Act and the potential for a new political party at the nation’s helm next year, the pillars and benefits behind the historic health care legislation are here to stay, a former White House budget director says. “Ripping away a current benefit is really hard,”said PETER… Read more Health care law is here to stay, says former White House official

Giving Tuesday, Stanford style

Giving Tuesday is a global effort to encourage individuals and groups to commit acts of kindness. Observed on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, some view it as an antidote to Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Here at Stanford, where philanthropy and public service have been part of the fabric since the university’s beginnings, members of the… Read more Giving Tuesday, Stanford style

Name that voice: Enjoy the 'Stanford 125' video, then take the quiz

Created as part of the kick-off of the university’s 125th anniversary celebration, the “Stanford 125″ video includes soundbites from 10 notable campus speakers. How many do you recognize?

Filmmaker Mira Nair shares the art of portraying the complexities of South Asia

“Nothing prepared me for the extraordinary hospitality, but also the ancient and deeply modern culture that I was in front of,” MIRA NAIR recalled thinking during her first trip to Lahore, Pakistan. “And that is what led me to make a film about Pakistan.” Nair, a renowned Indian filmmaker, was speaking at a film screening… Read more Filmmaker Mira Nair shares the art of portraying the complexities of South Asia

Stanford awarded high honors as a bicycle-friendly university – again

Stanford recently received a 2015 Platinum Bicycle Friendly University Award from the League of American Bicyclists, the highest designation in the award program. It is the second time Stanford has received the platinum award for its bicycling program from the league, which hands out the awards – bronze, silver, gold and platinum – every four… Read more Stanford awarded high honors as a bicycle-friendly university – again

Stanford community gathers in solidarity with students at University of Missouri

On Thursday at noon the campus community gathered on White Plaza to take photos in solidarity with the students at the University of Missouri, where racial tensions came to the fore this week. Stanford community members were encouraged to wear Stanford gear. Photographer Tamer Shabani was there.    

Stanford community pays tribute to military veterans

Each year, Stanford takes time around Veterans Day (Nov. 11) to honor those who have served in the U.S. military. In addition to today’s events, Stanford will honor veterans in Stanford Stadium on Saturday and with a 5K run at The Dish on Sunday. The commemoration will begin at 11 a.m. this morning, when Stanford… Read more Stanford community pays tribute to military veterans

NATO commander calls for recalibration in Europe

NATO must bolster its presence in Europe as a way to counter Russian aggression in the region. That was the message from General PHILIP M. BREEDLOVE, the supreme allied commander of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), when he visited Stanford on Monday. “Europe is clearly at a crossroads,” he said. Breedlove addressed the need… Read more NATO commander calls for recalibration in Europe