Category: In the Spotlight

Paper co-authored by Stanford biologist inspires new documentary

A seminal paper co-authored by Stanford biologist ELIZABETH “LIZ” HADLY is the inspiration for Tomorrow, a new documentary premiering at global climate talks in Paris. French actress MÉLANIE LAURENT and her friend, CYRIL DION, launched the project after reading about the 2012 paper and its warnings that Earth is approaching a tipping point beyond which the… Read more Paper co-authored by Stanford biologist inspires new documentary

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

Stanford delegation goes to Paris to witness COP21

Since the end of November, representatives from more than 195 nations have gathered in Paris for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change to negotiate a new global environmental agreement. An observer delegation from Stanford, including 30 undergraduate and master’s students, is there. Called COP21, which stands for the 21st session of the Conference… Read more Stanford delegation goes to Paris to witness COP21

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

When Mark Duggan speaks, Congress listens

When MARK DUGGAN was pursuing his doctorate in economics during the late 1990s, the country was in good financial shape. The stock market was up, inflation was low and unemployment was dropping. He thought America was in a golden age. Then he came across some curious data showing enrollment in the Social Security Disability Insurance… Read more When Mark Duggan speaks, Congress listens

Beethoven in Beijing: Stanford scholar recreates 1922 symphonic achievement

In 1922, XIAO YOUMEI, a Chinese scholar and composer, created the original Chinese symphony orchestra to bring the sound of Beethoven to his people for the first time. Earlier this month, JINGDONG CAI, associate professor of performance in the Center for East Asian Studies, recreated this historical experience with 15 musicians from the Peking University… Read more Beethoven in Beijing: Stanford scholar recreates 1922 symphonic achievement

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?

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 photography instructor's work in national spotlight

ROBERT DAWSON, instructor of photography in the Department of Art & Art History, spent 21 years photographing public libraries across the United States. Now, his photos will get a national spotlight. The Library of Congress recently announced the acquisition of Dawson’s entire archive from the project “Public Library: An American Commons.” The archive, acquired through… Read more Stanford photography instructor's work in national spotlight

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.