Stories published in 2017

Rescinding DACA could have negative health impacts on children

Stanford researchers found that DACA protections offered to immigrant mothers can significantly improve the health and development of their children. These findings offer a timely perspective in the wake of the Trump administration’s decision to rescind the program.

Stanford political scientist John Lewis dies at 86

Stanford political scientist John W. Lewis was a pioneer in establishing some of the first university programs in contemporary Asian politics in the United States, while also advocating peaceful resolutions to international conflicts.

Leland Scholars set sail on academic seas

Incoming freshmen in the Leland Scholars program cap four weeks of hands-on experience in chemistry and writing classes with some hands-on experience floating their homemade boats at Terman Fountain.  

Stanford Law —

Exploring implications of DACA decision

Stanford Law professors Jayashri Srikantia and Michael McConnell answer questions about the end of DACA, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

Why online consumers choose inferior products

A Stanford study found that when choosing between two products online, people tend to favor products with more reviews despite the fact that the more-reviewed product is of lower quality.

Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies —

New biosecurity initiative launched at FSI

A new biosecurity initiative at FSI is designed to protect public health from accelerating biological risks, both natural and manmade.