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Inside Out
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Inside Out

Sergiu Pașca has figured out how to watch the human brain develop in real time. Next up: revolutionizing psychiatry.

by Tracie White

Full Circle
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Full Circle

A century ago, in Paris, Stanford made its mark at the Summer Games—with moxie, medals, and a little bit of mayhem.

The Legend
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The Legend

Career Wins: 1,216. National Championships: 3. Final Fours: 14. Tara VanDerveer?: Priceless.

by Sam Scott

The COVID Class Chronicles
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The COVID Class Chronicles

How it started/how it’s going, in the words of seven seniors.

by Christine Foster

Up Toward Mountains Higher
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Up Toward Mountains Higher

From the Foothills to the Bay, Jonathan Levin sees a range of opportunity.

by Kathy Zonana

The President and the Communist
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The President and the Communist

From the time he took the helm at Stanford, J.E. Wallace Sterling fielded hypothetical questions about whether a member of the Communist Party could serve on the faculty. Then came the real test.

Planes, Trains, and Visas
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Planes, Trains, and Visas

What international students navigate in pursuit of a Stanford degree.

by Tracie White

Begin Again
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Begin Again

When it comes to your first novel, sometimes the 30th time is the charm.

by Sam Scott

Setting the Bar
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Setting the Bar

Men’s gymnastics is in decline at the collegiate level. But Stanford’s squad is flying high—and bringing the U.S. team along with it.

by Kelli Anderson

Give It Some Thought
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Give It Some Thought

Imagine operating a smartphone. Or a drone. Or a computer that speaks. Just imagine.

by Sam Scott