Teaching democracy and disagreement
In a spring quarter course taught by Deans Debra Satz and Paul Brest, scholars with opposing viewpoints will model meaningful conversations about some of the most polarizing issues facing college campuses and society.
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April 19, 2024
2024 cohort of Stanford Science Fellows named
Stanford’s School of Humanities and Sciences has awarded five scholars from top research programs the distinguished Stanford Science Fellowship for 2024.
April 1, 2024
Students will explore Taylor Swift’s lyrics as literature in new course
In new student-initiated course, students will apply literary analysis tools to Taylor Swift’s lyrics to gain new insights into her multilayered music.
March 12, 2024
How low humidity could be a boon for viruses
New Stanford research adds to evidence that the seasonality of respiratory illnesses, like COVID-19 or the flu, can be linked to indoor humidity levels.
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