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Giving Away Silicon Valley’s Billions
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Giving Away Silicon Valley’s Billions

How Nicole Taylor, ’90, MA ’91, plans to put the ‘community’ back in ‘community foundation.’

by Melinda Sacks

The Problem With Philanthropy
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The Problem With Philanthropy

It's an exercise in power, says Stanford political scientist Rob Reich, MA '98, PhD '98.

by Melinda Sacks

The Giving Circle
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The Giving Circle

Alumnae and friends pool their funds for greater impact.

by Melinda Sacks

Shooting for a Better Deal
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Shooting for a Better Deal

WNBA Players Association president Nneka Ogwumke discusses new collective bargaining agreement.

by Ramona Shelburne

They’ve Got Game
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They’ve Got Game

Pro basketball is a powerful social and cultural force. These former Cardinal players aim to keep it that way.

by Deni Ellis Béchard

Tackling the Tribal Digital Divide
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Tackling the Tribal Digital Divide

A nonprofit helps Native communities build and operate their own broadband networks.

by Jill Patton

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

New releases that inspire us.

Book Review: In Defense of Elitism
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Book Review: In Defense of Elitism

New and Notable

by Kathy Zonana

Meet Noel Vest
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Meet Noel Vest

Former felon finds purpose as a postdoc studying addiction.

by Melinda Sacks