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Knight-Hennessy Scholars announces most global cohort yet

The 2026 cohort of 87 scholars represents 31 countries, with students who will pursue degrees in 45 graduate programs across Stanford.

Alison McQueen

Faculty Senate votes to extend COLLEGE

The Civic, Liberal, and Global Education (COLLEGE) program, a requirement for first-year students, has been expanded following success in its pilot period.

Colin Kahl

FSI scholars discuss world-changing tech in 2026

At a panel discussion, experts from across the institute explored AI, biotech advances, and geopolitical competition.

Emilee Chapman

Stanford frosh take AI policy proposal to the provost

'You can’t outsource critical thinking’

In COLLEGE 102, first-year students wrote essays, styled as policy memos, on AI in the classroom. The winning proposal centered on keeping students accountable for their own critical thinking and was…

Adam Bonica named a 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellow

The Stanford political scientist is one of 24 outstanding scholars and writers to receive the honor. This year’s fellows will focus on political polarization in the U.S. and solutions to mitigate it.