Obituary

John H. Flavell, distinguished and influential scholar of developmental psychology, has died

Remembered for his humility and generosity, Flavell was a giant in his field.

Portrait of John Flavell
A portrait of Michael Friedman

Michael Friedman, who studied the connections between philosophy and science, has died

Black and white photo of Robert Packenham speaking into a microphone

Political scientist Robert Packenham has died

Nancy Packer speaks at the memorial for former Stanford President Richard W. Lyman in 2012.

Nancy Huddleston Packer, award-winning writer who served as director of Creative Writing Program, has died

Portrait of James Ferguson

James Ferguson, anthropologist devoted to studying international aid, has died

Photo of Bill Mahrt singing and looking to the left as Gregorian Chant is written out behind him

William P. Mahrt, beloved scholar of early music, has died

Photo of Peter Sturrock

Peter Sturrock, influential applied physics professor, has died

Portrait of Graciela De Pierris

Graciela Teresa de Pierris, historian of modern philosophy, dies at 74

Elizabeth Bernhardt-Kamil

Elizabeth Buchter Bernhardt-Kamil, longtime director of the Language Center, pioneering scholar, and beloved mentor, has died