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Rare photos of Rosa Parks, taken by renowned photographer Matt Herron, have been discovered in the Stanford University Libraries archive.

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Justice Breyer, ’59, is back on the Farm! In talks from a campus forum to a discussion in a student residence hall, the retired Supreme Court Justice spoke on the importance of civic involvement and listening across differences.

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Jasmine Aikey is the nation’s best. ⚽

The Stanford Women Soccer senior forward was awarded the 2025 Missouri Athletic Club Hermann Trophy — the most coveted individual honor in NCAA Division I soccer.

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Stanford chemical biologist and Nobel laureate Carolyn Bertozzi studies the sugars on cell surfaces to uncover how diseases like cancer work — and to develop new treatments. #ResearchMatters

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Unearthing Ansel Adams’ forgotten Stanford assignment The 20th-century photo pioneer is widely celebrated for his majestic images of the American West. Less known are his commercial projects, including a 1961 assignment to capture the “spirit and purpose...

Ansel Adams is widely celebrated for his majestic images of the American West. Less known are his commercial projects, including a 1961 assignment to capture the “spirit and purpose of Stanford University.”

Fast on the track, focused in the lab Track star Sydney Barta is pursuing a career as an orthopedic surgeon for athletes with amputations.

Sydney Barta, ’26, turned a childhood amputation into a life of purpose. Meet the five-time U.S. Paralympic champion headed to @ox.ac.uk as a 2026 Rhodes Scholar 👇

Exercise induces whole-body health benefits The latest research on the effect of exercise on the body confirms the benefits of sitting less and moving more — and the sooner the better.

The latest research on exercise confirms the benefits of sitting less and moving more – and the sooner the better.

Regular cannabis use poses risks to those over 65, experts caution As more people explore marijuana for medical use, Stanford Medicine scientists warn that older adults should be particularly mindful of potential health concerns.

As more people explore marijuana for medical use, @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social scientists warn that older adults should be particularly mindful of potential health concerns.

Andrew Luck aims to recapture Stanford Football’s glory days The general manager reflects on the challenges and opportunities facing the program as it seeks to reclaim its place in college sports.

Andrew Luck, ’12, MA ’23, reflects on the challenges and opportunities facing Stanford Football as it seeks to reclaim its place in college sports.

Congratulations to 2025 #MacFellow William Tarpeh! The Stanford chemical engineer is working on sustainable and practical solutions to treat wastewater and recover valuable mineral resources.

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Does AI interpret colors like we do? Stanford researchers explored how humans and generative AI interpret color. What they found wasn’t so black and white.

Stanford researchers explored how humans and generative AI interpret color. What they found wasn’t so black and white.

At 10 years old, Stanford’s educational farm is thriving as a hub for teaching, research, and community. Soon, thanks to the installation of a new microgrid with solar panels and battery storage, it will be fully powered by the sun. stanford.io/470o4vk

Elsewhere on campus … a friend stopped by the Farm on his way to the 2025 Laver Cup.

Move-In Day on the Farm 🌲❤️

Five things to know about youth nicotine use A Stanford Medicine youth tobacco expert breaks down current nicotine trends, industry marketing tactics, and what parents can do to protect their children.

@stanfordmedicine.bsky.social's Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, a youth tobacco expert, breaks down current nicotine trends, industry marketing tactics, and what parents can do to protect their children 👇

The evolution of universities as engines of innovation For two decades, Chuck Eesley has studied how entrepreneurship, education, and government investment drive innovation, revealing the critical factors that contribute to entrepreneurial success.

For two decades, Chuck Eesley has studied how entrepreneurship, education, and government investment drive innovation, revealing the critical factors that contribute to entrepreneurial success.

‘Longevity is going to change almost all aspects of our lives’ As 100-year lives become increasingly common, Stanford psychologist Laura Carstensen is working to understand the implications – and to ensure we can make the most of our extra years.

As century-long lives become increasingly common, Stanford psychologist Laura Carstensen is working to understand the implications – and to ensure we can make the most of our extra time.

Stanford secures podium finish at solar car competition Competing against universities from across the country, the Stanford Solar Car Project earned second place at the recent Formula Sun Grand Prix in Kentucky, showcasing their innovative solar-powered v...

“Electric — that’s the best way to describe it.” ⚡️

Competing against universities from across the country, the Stanford Solar Car project secured a second-place finish at the Formula Sun Grand Prix in Kentucky.

Is moderate drinking actually healthy? Scientists say the idea is outdated. For decades, studies suggested that moderate alcohol intake could protect the heart, reduce diabetes risk, or even help you live longer. Newer research tells a different story.

For decades, studies suggested that moderate alcohol intake could protect the heart, reduce diabetes risk, or even help you live longer. Newer research tells a different story.

Understanding the bidirectional relationship between sleep and mental health Stanford Medicine researchers explain how sleep shapes our moods – and ways to repair broken slumber to improve mental health.

People with insomnia are 10 times more likely to have depression and 17 times more likely to have anxiety than the general population. Stanford Medicine researchers explain how sleep shapes our moods – and ways to repair broken slumber to improve mental health.

Study reveals gait retraining could help treat knee osteoarthritis New research demonstrates how personalized walking patterns can slow cartilage degradation and deliver pain relief comparable to medication.

Nearly 25% of adults over 40 are affected by osteoarthritis. New research demonstrates how personalized walking patterns can slow cartilage degradation and deliver pain relief comparable to medication.

‘We can’t wait to know everything before we start trying to help’ Stanford marine biologist Steve Palumbi uses fundamental science to find practical solutions to pressing questions about ocean life and its future. His lab’s work on the effects of heat waves on marin...

Stanford marine biologist Steve Palumbi uses genetic tools to answer questions about ocean life and its future. Communities around the world are using equipment he developed to identify heat-resistant corals and rebuild reefs that provide food, storm protection, and livelihoods.

Antibody enables stem cell transplants without toxic side effects A new approach developed at Stanford Medicine has successfully treated a genetic disease by enabling stem cell transplants without the need for chemotherapy or radiation.

A new approach developed at Stanford Medicine has successfully treated a genetic disease by enabling stem cell transplants without the need for chemotherapy or radiation.

Is data advancing science at the cost of deeper insight? Neuroscientist Grace Huckins argues that while powerful AI tools and vast datasets are driving practical advances, they may not be deepening our understanding of the universe.

While powerful AI tools and vast datasets are driving practical advancements, Stanford neuroscientist Grace Huckins argues in a prize-winning essay, they may not deepen our understanding of the universe.

Novel cancer-killing mechanism opens path to new treatments Researchers at Stanford have identified a new mechanism of cell death linked to the cancer drug candidate tegavivint, calling it a potential “new weapon in the battle against cancer.”

Researchers have discovered a new mechanism of cell death triggered by the drug candidate tegavivint. It could be a new weapon in the fight against cancer.

‘It’s an audacious human endeavor’ Stanford physicist Lauren Tompkins is trying to solve the mysteries of the universe with subatomic particles. Such work requires teams of thousands that collaborate across the world.

Stanford physicist Lauren Tompkins is trying to solve the mysteries of the universe with subatomic particles. Such work requires teams of thousands that collaborate across the world.

Bridging the civil-military divide for the next generation at Stanford Military personnel and U.S. college students rarely interact. The Hoover National Security Affairs Fellows Mentorship Program aims to change that by strengthening connections between the two groups.

Military personnel and U.S. college students rarely interact. The Hoover National Security Affairs Fellows Mentorship Program aims to change that by strengthening connections between the two groups.

‘The human brain remains the final frontier’ Stanford neuroscientist Sergiu Pasca is pioneering technology to recreate human brain tissue and neural circuits in the lab – giving scientists unprecedented access to human brain development and open...

Stanford neuroscientist @sergiuppasca.bsky.social is pioneering technology to recreate human brain tissue and neural circuits in the lab — giving scientists unprecedented access to human brain development and opening new possibilities for treating disorders from psychiatric disease to chronic pain.

John Donahoe Named Jaquish & Kenninger Director of Athletics Stanford University President Jon Levin has appointed John Donahoe as Stanford’s next Jaquish & Kenninger Director and Chair of Athletics. He will begin at Stanford on Sept. 8.

John Donahoe, an alumnus of Stanford’s Graduate School of Business and former CEO of Nike, has been appointed as the next Jaquish & Kenninger Director and Chair of Athletics. He will begin his tenure on Sept. 8.

New study shows how biomass changed over 500 million years The findings strengthen evidence that conserving biodiversity is critical to the health of people and the planet.

While scientists have long known that biodiversity increased over geological time, this is the first study to calculate long-term trends in the total abundance of life. The findings strengthen evidence that conserving biodiversity is critical to the health of people and the planet.