Features
Editor’s Choice
Flipping Burgers
Can plant-based ‘meat’ replace the real thing, or is that just an impossible dream?
by Melinda Sacks
View Finder
Once a year, photographers from across the university vie for the best shots on Earth. The reward comes with the territory.
by Melina Walling
The Ear Artist
Plastic surgeon Sheryl Lewin constructs ears for children who were born without.
by Deni Ellis Béchard
Young Blood and the Search for Biological Immortality
If you put young blood into old mice, they—and their cells—will appear biologically younger. Harnessing this to remedy the ills of human aging while avoiding premature commercialization is the puzzle of a lifetime.
by Deni Ellis Béchard
On Lockdown, from Milan
‘Imagine that in 10 days you’re likely to be faced with the same situation.’
Giving Away Silicon Valley’s Billions
How Nicole Taylor, ’90, MA ’91, plans to put the ‘community’ back in ‘community foundation.’
by Melinda Sacks
The Problem With Philanthropy
It's an exercise in power, says Stanford political scientist Rob Reich, MA '98, PhD '98.
by Melinda Sacks
The Giving Circle
Alumnae and friends pool their funds for greater impact.
by Melinda Sacks
Shooting for a Better Deal
WNBA Players Association president Nneka Ogwumke discusses new collective bargaining agreement.
by Ramona Shelburne
They’ve Got Game
Pro basketball is a powerful social and cultural force. These former Cardinal players aim to keep it that way.
by Deni Ellis Béchard