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A veteran of public service and local government will bring a fresh commitment to how Stanford interacts with regional policymakers as she steps into the role of associate vice president for local government affairs this spring.Kelly…

The new report highlights an AI investment boom, impressive new technical capabilities, and a fresh focus on ethics (including a new chapter on fairness and bias).The field of artificial intelligence (AI) is at a critical crossroad,…

The persistent segregation of American cities is no secret. Even as the U.S. becomes more diverse, many urban neighborhoods remain divided along racial and ethnic lines. The average White resident of a major metropolitan area lives in a…

The class Introduction to Aeronautics and Astronautics, led by Ken Hara, assistant professor of aeronautics and astronautics, introduces the basics of this field through applied physics, hands-on activities and real-world examples. During…

During a trip to the Bay Area focused on climate technologies, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry visited Stanford March 8 to learn more about the new school focused on climate and sustainability. He met with Stanford…

The impacts of climate change are pushing electrical grids around the world to their limits. Last year, an unprecedented polar vortex caused consumers in Texas to crank up their thermostats and overwhelm the power grid, resulting in…

The blue and yellow colors of the Ukrainian flag glowed brightly from the 285-foot Hoover Tower on Friday evening in an unprecedented show of support for the country invaded by Russia in recent weeks.“The Hoover Library and Archives…

When the global pandemic forced people to stay home, working remotely was seen by employers as a temporary shift. But now, some two years since the first shelter-in-place orders were announced, employees are demanding that some form of…

The Hoover Institution is increasing its collaborations and interaction with Stanford University, as detailed in a report to the Faculty Senate on Thursday.The Faculty Senate also voted to approve a recommendation for the Ways of…

The Santa Cruz Mountains define the geography of the Bay Area south of San Francisco, protecting the peninsula from the Pacific Ocean’s cold marine layer and forming the region’s notorious microclimates. The range also represents the…