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Richard Rees Fagen, pioneering professor of Latin American studies, dies at 93

An activist scholar who mentored countless graduate students, he spent time in Castro’s Cuba and Allende’s Chile.

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H&S adds 20 new faculty members

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Robert E. Hall wins Nobel in economics

Brian Kobilka and Paul Milgrom look back on their Nobel wins

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Adrien Bilal selected for Time100 Next

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James Gross wins lifetime achievement award

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Michael McFaul wins 2026 Humphrey Award

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Potential language-specific brain network identified

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How children talk can indicate risk for future mental health problems

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The School of Humanities and Sciences is the foundation of a liberal arts education at Stanford. The school encompasses 24 departments and 25 interdisciplinary programs. It is the university's home for fundamental research, where free, open, and critical inquiry is pursued across disciplines.

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