Q&A: Incoming Stanford Humanities Center Director, literature professor Roland Greene
The Daily spoke with Greene about the role of the humanities and SHC at Stanford, as well as his own goals as SHC director.
Category: Academics
Professors express disapproval after repeal of Clean Power Plan
Though repealing the Clean Power Plan was a win for the Trump administration’s wide-ranging rollback of environmental regulations, the repeal also poses a threat to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
The Bio-X summer research program: From one undergrad in 2006 to more than 60 today
It took just one student to get the program started in 2006, after an undergraduate asked Bio-X Director Carla Shatz how to major in Bio-X.
Recent earthquakes could mark end of California ‘earthquake drought,’ professors say
The two Ridgecrest earthquakes — with magnitudes of 6.4 and 7.1 — jolted southern California and have policymakers and scientists concerned over what could follow.
Policy designed to discourage abortions actually increases them, study finds
Since former U.S. president Ronald Reagan, every Republican administration has implemented the policy, while every subsequent Democratic administration has lifted it after taking office.
This year’s Three Books for new students focus on cities, community-building
Civil and environmental engineering professor Sarah Billington selected the Three Books through a meticulous process, she said, focusing on cities and aiming to “increase [students’] sense of belonging by engaging with and contributing to their community.”
Faculty Senate calls for ad hoc committee to explore academic role of SU Press
The motion follows Provost Persis Drell’s decision in April to appoint a separate ad hoc committee exploring SU Press’ finances.
Stanford to direct funds gained from admissions scandal to ‘public good,’ launches external review into admissions
Stanford is working with a state attorney to find a worthy cause to donate the $770,000 fraudulently gained from the national college admissions scandal — including the $610,000 obtained from bribes to former head sailing coach John Vandemoer — according to a victim impact statement submitted to Boston District court. Vandemoer’s sentencing hearing will take place on Wednesday.
