Stanford hires former NFL coach to lead football team
Stanford is trying to rebuild its struggling football program after four straight seasons with a 3-9 record.
Stanford football coach fired amid allegations of mistreatment, inappropriate conduct
Andrew Luck, general manager of Stanford's football program, made the announcement Tuesday about coach Troy Taylor.
Stanford head football coach investigated for bullying female staffers: report
A report is out that shows Stanford's head football coach was investigated for bullying and belittling female staffers and made inappropriate comments.
Stanford student journalist won't face criminal charges while covering pro-Palestinian protest
A Stanford University student journalist who entered a campus building last summer while covering a student protest in support of Palestinians during the war between Israel and Hamas will not be criminally charged, the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office said Thursday.
Stanford researcher tampered with cancer research after being fired, jury finds
A former employee of Stanford University was found guilty of accessing a clinical research database for a multisite breast cancer study and altering patient records after her authorization was revoked over a decade ago, according to federal prosecutors.
Stanford University freezing hires, preparing for Trump administration cuts
Stanford University is freezing its hires for future staff and they are also considering cutting positions as cuts to federal government funding continue.
Ukrainian national anthem played from bell towers marking 3rd year of ongoing war
This year, Ukraine's national anthem was played from 50 bell towers around the world thanks to the non-profit group Support Ukraine with Us.
Stanford scientists work to create a high-definition movie of the cosmos
Scientists at Stanford are working on a new under-construction observatory in Chile which, when complete, will be used to create what is being called "the greatest movie of the universe ever made."
Bay Area doctors participate in global sick-out to protest lack of medical care in Gaza
Doctors across the Bay Area and the U.S. called in sick to work on Monday, opting to participate in a series of demonstrations and free clinics. It was part of a national day of action protesting a lack of medical care in Gaza.
Man with Bay Area ties charged with murder in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing: court records
He was taken into custody at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Penn., which is about 300 miles outside of New York City, after police got a tip that he’d been spotted.
Stanford study finds partisan bias often outweighs the truth
Stanford researchers found partisan bias often outweighs the truth in influencing how voters react to political news.
Controversial 'Stanford Prison Experiment' psychologist dies at 91
Philip G. Zimbardo, the psychologist behind the controversial “Stanford Prison Experiment" that was intended to examine the psychological experiences of imprisonment, has died. He was 91.
The impact of domestic violence on women in prison for killing their abusers
A Stanford study surveyed 650 women incarcerated in California and found that intimate partner violence often led women to long prison sentences for acts of survival.
U.S. News college rankings are out, here's how California colleges fared
U.S. News & World Report has released its closely followed annual college rankings, with California universities again topping the list.
Stanford updates campus protest policy as new school year begins
Stanford University has some updated guidelines they say will be enforced after a series of protests on campus. The updated policy was released a week before the academic year begins. Students at college campuses across the country protested the war in Gaza, some leading to violent interactions with police.
Oakland's Ahmed Muhammad talks Town business
Oakland Technical High School alum Ahmed Muhammad has been gearing up for his annual STEM fair for Oakland kids, as he continues to maintain a 4.0 plus GPA at Stanford while advancing programs to help young people in his hometown.
Cal, Stanford record-breaking wins at Paris Olympics, surpassed medal counts of many countries
Stanford and Cal set records at the Paris Olympics, collectively winning more medals than most countries.
California universities among 'most beautiful' in America
Architectural Digest has named two Bay Area college campuses among the most beautiful in America.
Paris Olympics: Katie Ledecky wins gold during 1,500-meter freestyle event
Katie Ledecky has kept her title as the queen of endurance as she snagged herself another gold medal and broke yet another Olympic record during the 1,500-meter freestyle event at the Paris Olympics.
Stanford swimmer Torri Huske wins gold in 100m butterfly race at Olympics
Torri Huske has earned her first medals for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris after winning silver and gold in two races. Joining her is Simone Manuel and Katie Ledecky, Stanford alums earning silver medal and bronze, respectively.