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Stanford welcomes new graduate students at NGSO

Stanford welcomed incoming graduate students to campus during New Graduate Student Orientation, introducing them to the vast network of resources available at the university.

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Capturing the 131st New Student Orientation and Opening Convocation

Stanford welcomed the largest incoming undergraduate class in its history – 2,131 first-year and 66 transfer students – and their families, friends and loved ones Tuesday during the 131st Opening Convocation Ceremony. The event, which inaugurates the academic year and marks the first day of New Student Orientation, was held at Frost Amphitheater.  

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Stanford welcomes the Class of 2025

Students and staff greet incoming frosh from the Class of 2025 as they move into their residence halls. President Marc Tessier-Lavigne joins the students for a class photo at Frost Amphitheater.

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Blue food revolution

Hunger, malnutrition and obesity affect billions of people. A first-of-its-kind comprehensive review of the so-called blue foods sector reveals challenges and opportunities for creating a healthier, more sustainable, equitable and resilient global food system.

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At Convocation, new undergraduate students urged to purposefully engage

In a ceremony that marks the beginning of the academic year, Stanford welcomed the newest and largest cohort of young scholars – 2,131 first-year students and 66 transfer students – and their families and friends to the university.

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Many white parents aren’t having ‘the talk’ about race with their kids

After George Floyd’s murder, Black parents talked about race and racism with their kids more. White parents did not and were more likely to give their kids colorblind messages.

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Vedika Khemani wins Breakthrough New Horizons Prize

Theoretical physicist Vedika Khemani was recognized for her work on “time crystals” – a new non-equilibrium phase of matter.

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Series of ‘We are Stanford’ events to welcome community back to campus

The “We are Stanford” event series includes Cardinal football’s first home game on Sept. 25, a staff appreciation luncheon on Sept. 27 and a festival of reflection and renewal between Sept. 30 and Oct. 10.

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President’s Award for Public Service and Civic Engagement will honor alumni

Stanford invites the university community to nominate alumni for the inaugural 2022 President’s Award for Public Service and Engagement. Nominations are open through Nov. 22.

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A look back at Stanford on 9/11/2001

Following the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the Stanford community gathered and mourned.

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