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English Professor, Avant-Garde Scholar
Farewells

English Professor, Avant-Garde Scholar

Marjorie Perloff

by Kali Shiloh

His Politics Crossed the Party Line
Farewells

His Politics Crossed the Party Line

Paul N. “Pete” McCloskey Jr., ’50, JD ’53

by John Roemer

The Ticker — July 2024
All Right Now

The Ticker — July 2024

Stanford people in the news and on the move.

State of the University
Columns

State of the University

by Richard Saller

Welcome to the Club
All Right Now

Welcome to the Club

Meet the woman who reads (most of) the books Oprah then recommends to you.

by Tracie White

So, You Want to Be a Mechanical Engineer
Advice

So, You Want to Be a Mechanical Engineer

A day in the life of a vehicle systems expert.

by Kalissa Greene

Up Toward Mountains Higher
Features

Up Toward Mountains Higher

From the Foothills to the Bay, Jonathan Levin sees a range of opportunity.

by Kathy Zonana

What to Read This Summer—2024
Online Exclusives

What to Read This Summer—2024

Alumni recommend their recent faves.