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Autumn 2026

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Pass It On

Peter Bing cultivated his love of Stanford in those who followed.

By Christine Foster

Criminologist and Reform Advocate
Farewells

Criminologist and Reform Advocate

Joan Petersilia

by John Roemer

See Ya, Sniffles
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See Ya, Sniffles

Closing in on a cure for the common cold.

by Summer Moore Batte

Make strong connections; protect your privacy; the Human Screenome
The Loop

Make strong connections; protect your privacy; the Human Screenome

3 Simple Ways to Fight for Your Privacy
Advice

3 Simple Ways to Fight for Your Privacy

The use and sale of your personal information is overwhelming, and you can’t stop it. Here’s why you should still try.

by Summer Moore Batte

Putting Ethics at the Heart of Innovation
Columns

Putting Ethics at the Heart of Innovation

Stanford Pres. Marc Tessier-Lavigne comments on the school's emphasis on human-centered technology

by Marc Tessier-Lavigne

The 5 Types of Concussions
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The 5 Types of Concussions

And expert recommendations for initial treatment of each.

by Charity Ferreira

The World in a Box
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The World in a Box

An all-in-one device delivers educational materials to schoolchildren in Nepal.

by Bob Cooper

Tuition Transition
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Tuition Transition

A century ago, Stanford trustees approved a charge of $40 per quarter.

by Kevin Cool

Memory boosters; staying motivated; U.S.-Iran relations
The Loop

Memory boosters; staying motivated; U.S.-Iran relations

Victory Drive
Departments

Victory Drive

The Card secured NCAA titles in December.

by Summer Moore Batte