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How Three Women Scientists Gave One Another a Boost—Without Even Realizing It
Essays

How Three Women Scientists Gave One Another a Boost—Without Even Realizing It

It all started when Anna wanted to study ants. Or did it?

by Judith L. Wagner

A New Way to Bridge Generations
The Dish

A New Way to Bridge Generations

Young alums address social isolation among senior citizens.

by Diana Aguilera

The Durham Download
Campus

The Durham Download

Summing up a beloved hum bio professor.

by Melinda Sacks

Meet Derrick Boone Jr.
Campus

Meet Derrick Boone Jr.

A former Navy officer reflects on physics, fatherhood, and being a man.

by Jill Patton

Stanford on Broadway
Features

Stanford on Broadway

On the boards or behind the scenes, here are five who’ve forged a path on the Great White Way.

by Melinda Sacks

The Faker’s Quick Guide to Wine
Advice

The Faker’s Quick Guide to Wine

Wine expert Mark Oldman answers everything you’ve wanted to know about the beverage but were afraid to ask.

by Charity Ferreira

Alums Who Won
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Alums Who Won

Here’s a list of alumni who won or kept their congressional seats in the 2018 midterm elections.

How to Cope with the News
Advice

How to Cope with the News

Managing stress when tuning out doesn’t feel like an option.

by Rebecca Beyer

What I Learned from  6 Incarcerated Teen Girls
Essays

What I Learned from 6 Incarcerated Teen Girls

A community of writers taught me a lesson about trust.

by Shelley Ring Diamond