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Our Approach to Fall Quarter
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Our Approach to Fall Quarter

In these turbulent times, Stanford is preparing an enriching period of learning and community for our students.

by Marc Tessier-Lavigne

Contemplating a Fall Quarter Like No Other
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Contemplating a Fall Quarter Like No Other

'I want to be optimistic,' says one incoming frosh.

by Jill Patton

Biblio File: What to Read Now — September 2020
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Biblio File: What to Read Now — September 2020

New releases that inspire us.

Book Review: Your Attention, Please
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Book Review: Your Attention, Please

New and Notable

by Lenora Chu

Why You Can’t Just Use  the Endowment for That
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Why You Can’t Just Use the Endowment for That

How Stanford’s billions really work.

by Kathy Zonana

The Ticker — September 2020
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The Ticker — September 2020

Alumni in the news and on the move.

Meet Michael Spencer
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Meet Michael Spencer

Photographer and data scientist explores the power of digits.

by Jill Patton

Chip off the Old Block
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Chip off the Old Block

A mini linear accelerator.

by Andrew Tan