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The Freshman on California’s High Court
The Dish

The Freshman on California’s High Court

After eight years of vetting and recommending judicial candidates, Joshua Groban, ’95, takes a seat himself on the state supreme court.

by John Roemer

The Cardinal’s First Baseball Hall of Famer
The Dish

The Cardinal’s First Baseball Hall of Famer

The Baseball Writers’ Association immortalizes “Moose” Mussina, ’91.

by Yanichka Ariunbold

Silicon Valley Leader Steps Up for Major Foundation
The Dish

Silicon Valley Leader Steps Up for Major Foundation

Nicole Taylor, ’90, MA ’91, takes the helm at the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, which holds more than $13.5 billion in assets.

by Melinda Sacks

What Eric Left Behind
Departments

What Eric Left Behind

I wish my husband could see how people remember him.

by Karen Law

Hoop Dreams
Departments

Hoop Dreams

Promoting Sustainable Solutions
Columns

Promoting Sustainable Solutions

Experts navigate a critical moment in energy and climate science.

by Marc Tessier-Lavigne

The New Rules on Investment
Campus

The New Rules on Investment

Stanford updates its guidelines and provides examples of when divestment is appropriate.

by Jill Patton

The Science of Primal Scream
Campus

The Science of Primal Scream

A biologist explains why the Dead Week tradition relieves stress.

by Jill Patton

Financial Aid News for Homeowners
Campus

Financial Aid News for Homeowners

University seeks to ease burden on low- and middle-income families.

by Kathy Zonana

Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Essays

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

These days, when I look at my home, I see the nightmare that could be.

by Melinda Sacks