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Captive tigers in the United States outnumber those living in the wild. The World Wildlife Federation estimates around 5,000 of the big cats reside in the U.S., mostly owned by private citizens.

Stanford responds to findings on energy research funding

Two committees at Stanford University released reports this summer related to research funding and the fossil fuel industry.

Stanford mourns passing of Jay Precourt

Engineer, businessman, volunteer, and philanthropist Jay Precourt, BS ’59, MS ’60, has died at the age of 87. Precourt provided the lead gift to establish the Precourt Institute for Energy at Stanford University. Over many decades, he generously supported faculty, students, and research across the university and at the Hoover Institution, where he served as a longtime member of the Board of Overseers. In recognition of his service to Stanford, Precourt was awarded the Stanford Associates Centennial Medallion in 1991.

Michelle Xiao balances pro soccer career with medical aspirations

Omaha native Michelle Xiao grew up dreaming of playing professional soccer. After several bumps along the way, her dream ultimately came true – in the middle of medical school. Xiao, a 2019 Stanford graduate in biomechanical engineering now in her final year at Stanford School of Medicine, discussed her journey to playing professional soccer in Prague and her path to pursuing orthopedic surgery as a future career.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Santa Clara County in week ending Sept. 14

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Santa Clara County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Anderson Collection at Stanford celebrates its 10th anniversary

On Sunday, Sept. 22, the Anderson Collection at Stanford University will host a 10th-anniversary celebration featuring live music, performances, interactive art activities, and short talks from Stanford art history graduate students about two new landmark anniversary exhibitions. The festivities are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cheapest diesel in cities across San Benito County in week ending Sept. 14

The only price of diesel in cities throughout San Benito County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in San Benito County in week ending Sept. 14?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout San Benito County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

New book urges early action to prevent species loss

Paul Ehrlich, Rodolfo Dirzo, and Gerardo Ceballos have released a new book titled "Before They Vanish: Saving Nature’s Populations – and Ourselves," which calls for early detection and mitigation of threats to prevent population extinction. The authors argue that waiting until a species is on the brink of extinction often makes interventions too late.

Stanford University welcomes new students during annual Move-In Day

Stanford University marked the annual Move-In Day on September 18, 2024. The event saw students and their families arriving on campus to settle into their new accommodations.

Stanford University welcomes Class of 2028 on move-in day

Stanford University welcomed the Class of 2028 on September 18, 2024, for their move-in day. The event marked the beginning of a new academic year and the arrival of a diverse group of students from various backgrounds.

Stanford student leaders prepare for new academic year

Student leaders at Stanford University are gearing up to welcome new and returning students to campus for the upcoming academic year. The initiative aims to provide announcements, events, leadership messages, and resources that are relevant to the student body.

Stanford researchers develop affordable CRISPR education kits for classrooms

CRISPR, the gene-editing technology, has been a significant breakthrough in biology over the past two decades. However, students rarely get the opportunity to understand this technology through hands-on experience.

Stanford University announces highlights for Convocation 2024