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Dozens of Japanese American Stanford students were corralled in camps during World War II. Even as their lives were put on pause, some stayed connected to the Farm.
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
A century ago, in Paris, Stanford made its mark at the Summer Games—with moxie, medals, and a little bit of mayhem.
The Legend
Career Wins: 1,216. National Championships: 3. Final Fours: 14. Tara VanDerveer?: Priceless.
by Sam Scott
The COVID Class Chronicles
How it started/how it’s going, in the words of seven seniors.
by Christine Foster
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
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
What international students navigate in pursuit of a Stanford degree.
by Tracie White
Begin Again
When it comes to your first novel, sometimes the 30th time is the charm.
by Sam Scott
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
Imagine operating a smartphone. Or a drone. Or a computer that speaks. Just imagine.
by Sam Scott
