Obituary

Todd Smith, pioneer in the field of free-electron lasers, dies at 85

The decorated physicist was known for his keen mind and playful spirit.

Portrait of Todd Smith
Portrait of Gerald Gillespie

Gerald Gillespie, devoted professor of German and comparative literature, dies at 92

Portrait of John Flavell

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

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

Philip Zimbardo, the psychologist behind the ‘Stanford Prison Experiment,’ dies at 91

Photo of John I. Brauman

John I. Brauman, award-winning chemist known for his warmth, humor and generosity, dies at 86

Photo of Walter Harrison

Walter A. Harrison, solid state physicist, has died

Image of Alice Rayner standing in front of a large tree.

Alice Rayner, beloved theater professor, dies at 76

Image of John Giammalva

Longtime student champion John Giammalva has died at 65

Arthur Barnes

Stanford music professor Arthur P. Barnes dies at 93

Joe Berger

Stanford sociology professor Joseph Berger has died

Sue Martin

Susan Martin, 20-year Stanford employee, has died

Norman Wessells in Montana

Norman K. Wessells, pioneering Stanford biologist, has died

Marjorie Perloff standing in a black suit

Poetry scholar and critic Marjorie Perloff has died

Kenneth Fields wearing glasses and wide-brimmed hat

Kenneth Fields, longtime English professor and acclaimed poet, dies at 84

George Collier smiling and wearing a blue polo shirt

Stanford anthropologist George Collier has died

Louise Glück

Remembering Louise Glück

Victor Fuchs speaking at an event demonstration a point with his hands with a large screen behind him. He is wearing glasses and a light-blue collared shirt and dark tie.

Victor Fuchs, pioneer of health care economics, has died