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Big Fish
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Big Fish

The scientist who helped Jaws make waves.

by Summer Moore Batte

Biblio File: What to Read Now — Summer 2025
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Biblio File: What to Read Now — Summer 2025

New releases that inspire us.

The Pen Pal President
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The Pen Pal President

When Herbert Hoover and Ray Lyman Wilbur went to Washington, they left their friend Robert Swain in charge of the university. But they never quite relinquished control.

by Rich Jaroslovsky

Wealth of Information
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Wealth of Information

Most people don’t understand the basics of personal finance. Learning could save them—and society—an arm and a leg.

by Sam Scott

Broadcast Brothers
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Broadcast Brothers

The gift of gab graces the Flemming family.

by Sam Scott

Champion of Gregorian Chant
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Champion of Gregorian Chant

William Peter Mahrt, PhD ’69

by Kali Shiloh

‘An  Extraordinary Legacy’
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‘An Extraordinary Legacy’

Ensuring a bright future for Stanford Athletics.

Book Review: Positively Dynamic
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Book Review: Positively Dynamic

New and Notable

by Summer Moore Batte

What to Read This Summer—2025
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What to Read This Summer—2025

Our story subjects recommend their recent favorites.