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More about Stanford Campus News Stories about people, research, and innovation across the Farm In the Spotlight Why research matters Science & Engineering Rubin Observatory spots fastest-spinning asteroid of its size Health & Medicine AI-driven insurance decisions raise concerns about human oversight Science & Engineering New material changes color and texture like an octopus Business A better way to sell premade food could cut waste and boost sales In the Spotlight Stanford’s most intriguing innovations of 2025 More campus news Academics Preparing students to make meaningful contributions to society as engaged citizens and leaders in a complex world Undergraduate Education Rich learning experiences that provide a broad liberal arts foundation and deep subject-area expertise Undergraduate Education Graduate Education Unsurpassed opportunities to participate in the advancement of entire fields of knowledge Graduate Education Lifelong Learning Continuing adult education, executive and professional programs, and programs for K-12 students Lifelong Learning Seven schools in which to pursue your passions Medicine Law Humanities & Sciences Engineering Education Sustainability Business More about academics Profile of Renee Zhao “The truly impactful technologies are always based on the condition that you can freely explore.” Renee Zhao Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Read more Research Driving discoveries vital to our world, our health, and our intellectual life 6,699 Inventions created by federally funded Stanford research 3,029 U.S. patents based on federally funded Stanford research 400+ Start-up companies founded based on federally funded research at Stanford 350,000+ Jobs created by companies that started with federally funded Stanford research $94 Billion Private investment in start-up companies that grew out of federally funded Stanford research $11+ trillion Market value of the top 30 companies founded by Stanford alumni More about research Profile of Khoi Young, ’25 “There’s a lot to question – that’s one of the most important things I’ll take with me from my Stanford experience.” Khoi Young, ’25 Design major and three-time NCAA gymnastics champion Read more Campus Life Building a vibrant community of creative and accomplished people from around the world Student Life A residential campus with diverse housing, exceptional dining, and over 600 student organizations Student Affairs Constructive Dialogue Uplifting academic freedom and free speech; curiosity and critical inquiry; open, inclusive exchange of ideas; and civic engagement and citizenship ePluribus Recreation & Wellness State-of-the-art facilities and fitness programs to encourage movement and play Recreation & Wellness More about campus life Profile of Helena Zhang, ’22 “Art is an outlet and a starting point for me, for what I have to say.” Helena Zhang, ’22 Graduated with a bachelor’s degree in human biology and a minor in art history Learn more The Arts Enriching the Bay Area and shaping culture with arts experiences for everyone Interdisciplinary Scholarship Innovative programs center the arts in research and education and expand the role of art across academic disciplines. 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