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Stanford University Stanford University News Athletics Program invites faculty into world of athletics The Faculty Athletics Fellows program pairs Stanford faculty with athletic teams, strengthening academic support for student-athletes balancing sport and scholarship. 1 min read Sep 11, 2026 News Awards & Honors Emmanuel Mignot wins Lasker Award for narcolepsy research Through genetic and immunological studies, the Stanford Medicine sleep researcher found that narcolepsy stems from a deficiency of orexin in the brain, opening the door to new sleep therapies. 10 min read Sep 9, 2026 News StanfordNext Stanford releases long-term campus plan StanfordNext, shaped by months of engagement with university and regional stakeholders, prioritizes new academic space, student and workforce housing, and stronger connections with local communities. 6 min read Sep 9, 2026 News Arts Meet Stanford’s self-styled ‘art ranger’ Mark Shunney stewards the university’s world-class collection of public art from a tiny eco-outpost next to Meyer Green. 5 min read Sep 1, 2026 Reveal content below Captions Play Pause $0B Private investment in companies that grew out of federally funded Stanford research 0+ Jobs created by companies that grew out of federally funded Stanford research 0+ New companies based on federally funded Stanford research 0 Inventions created by federally funded Stanford research Computer science Professor John McCarthy, a “founding father” of AI, established the Stanford Artificial Intelligence Laboratory on campus in 1963. It was one of the first in the world to pursue the development of AI systems. Today, the university continues to be at the technology’s vanguard – supporting scientific inquiry, accelerating discoveries, building pathways for exciting new applications, and shaping policies that protect the public. Original social media post Enter fullscreen mode Exit fullscreen mode Mute Unmute Captions Play Pause Play Pause Original social media post Mute Unmute Captions Enter fullscreen mode Exit fullscreen mode @stanford “It’s a fun time now, where we can generate big amounts of biological data and also have the tools to model from it.” Computing ecosystem allows faculty to aim high Massive computing power at Stanford functions as a universal accelerant – compressing research timelines, enabling simulations that would otherwise be impossible, and opening entirely new categories of scientific inquiry. 5 min read Jul 7, 2025 12 takeaways from the 2026 AI Index Report The annual report reveals a field hitting breakthrough capabilities while raising urgent questions about environmental costs, transparency, and who benefits from the technology. 5 min read Apr 13, 2026 Stanford merges AI and data science efforts under single institute The combined institute will retain the Stanford HAI name and be helmed by computer scientist James Landay. 6 min read May 4, 2026 News University initiatives Disagree with me It’s getting hard to remember a time before polarization, self-censorship, and social-media shouting matches. But there are proven ways to make dialogue constructive, and Stanford faculty are teaching them. 5 min read Jul 7, 2025 News Academics Course helps students put pluralism into practice 7 min read May 7, 2025 News Academics Course helps students put pluralism into practice 7 min read May 7, 2025 News Constructive Dialogue Why democracy may be our best defense against collapse 6 min read Apr 29, 2026 News Constructive Dialogue Why democracy may be our best defense against collapse 6 min read Apr 29, 2026 Reveal content below “Stanford’s culture of inquiry is defined by our shared commitment to pursuing knowledge wherever it leads – by asking questions, testing assumptions, and embracing new understanding.” Stanford meets the full financial need of every undergrad who qualifies, providing assistance to more than 70% of admitted students. Tuition is free for undergrads with family incomes under $150,000 and typical assets. Tuition, room, and board are free for undergrads with family incomes under $100,000. Easing the transition to college The Summer Bridge Program gives incoming undergraduate and transfer students the tools and confidence they need to succeed at Stanford through academic preparation, community building, and enhanced advising support. Holistic support for first-gen and low-income students Stanford’s First-Generation and/or Low-Income Student Success Center offers funding, mentorship, and more to help students thrive over the course of the undergraduate experience. News Athletics Program invites faculty into world of athletics 1 min read Sep 11, 2026 News Athletics Cardinal football is back – here’s what you need to know 4 min read Aug 28, 2026 News Athletics Getting to know Tavita Pritchard 6 min read Aug 24, 2026 News Athletics Stanford Athletics announces its 2026 Hall of Fame class 8 min read Aug 5, 2026 Reveal content below Captions Play Pause Explore online and on-campus opportunities for lifelong learners Captions Play Pause