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Stanford could face DOJ scrutiny over foreign donations

A report from the Department of Education ranked Stanford fourth among universities for donations from “countries of concern,” including China and Russia.

August 19, 2026

A security camera installed in a dorm on campus. (Photo: ANANYA NAVALE/The Stanford Daily)

Stanford ends contract with Flock cameras, switches to Genetec

Aug. 9, 2026
The Stanford Class of 2026 graduated on June 14, with Google CEO Sundar Pichai giving the keynote address. (FRANCES GUO/The Stanford Daily)

Class of 2026 plans to stay in the Bay Area, reports low mental health at Stanford

July 29, 2026
The injunction protects tens of thousands of patients who received gender-affirming care.(Courtesy of Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health)

Judge blocks DOJ’s request for medical records of Stanford’s transgender minors

July 5, 2026

Stanford ends contract with Flock cameras, switches to Genetec

August 9, 2026

Class of 2026 plans to stay in the Bay Area, reports low mental health at Stanford

July 29, 2026

Judge blocks DOJ’s request for medical records of Stanford’s transgender minors

July 5, 2026

Most Read

Stanford alum Michael Thorbjornsen picks up first PGA win

Isaac Sullivan

Stanford could face DOJ scrutiny over foreign donations

Emerson Prentice

Sydney Lowell’s journey through water polo

Mia Valentina Velarde

Opinions

Letter from the Editors: On prohibiting AI-generated work at The Daily

George Porteous, Amina Wase and Anna Yang

I hate your fashion

Dayanara Yepez Ramirez

The commodification of identity politics

Jennifer Xin-Tsu Lin Levine

News

Michelle Landrey Cline B.A. ’93 MBA ’98 will serve as vice president for alumni affairs and president of the alumni association. (Courtesy of Michelle Landrey Cline / Rowan Ahearn)

Stanford Alumni Association appoints Michelle Landrey Cline ’93 as president

The longtime alumni volunteer and business executive will begin her role on Aug. 31.

July 31, 2026

Sanctuary, Spiritual Care Services. (Courtesy of Stanford Medicine Children’s Health)

‘Where science and faith work together’: Chaplains at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health serve families of every faith

July 13, 2026
Timothy Lynch previously served as vice president and general counsel at the University of Michigan. (Courtesy of Stanford Report)

Timothy Lynch announced as next general counsel

July 13, 2026
An SUDPS car parked in front of Memorial Church.

Reported sexual assault of jogger did not occur, investigation finds

July 5, 2026

‘Where science and faith work together’: Chaplains at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health serve families of every faith

July 13, 2026

Timothy Lynch announced as next general counsel

July 13, 2026

Reported sexual assault of jogger did not occur, investigation finds

July 5, 2026

Arts & Life

Ariana Grande’s ‘Eternal Sunshine’ tour looks forward while making peace with the past

Joanne dePierre

Pitbull’s “I’m Back” tour turns Shoreline Amphitheatre into a nostalgic dance floor

Joanne dePierre

What can artists do about threats from AI?

Madisyn Cunningham

Multimedia

The ASSU’s Presidential Debate

Taber Cannon

Sports

Sydney Lowell during a game against San Jose State University in March, 2025 (Photo: MATTHEW HUANG/ISI Photos)

Sydney Lowell’s journey through water polo

The rising junior shared how she balances water polo and bioengineering.

August 18, 2026

Michael Thorbjornsen preparing to putt during round 3 of the 2024 NCAA Stanford Regional Tournament on May 15, 2024. (PHOTO: Al Chang/ISI Photos)

Stanford alum Michael Thorbjornsen picks up first PGA win

Aug. 16, 2026
Stanford pitcher Aidan Keenan during his pitching windup in a game.

Stanford players selected in MLB Draft

Aug. 5, 2026
Alyssa Jones high jumping at the NCAA Track and Field Championships on June 13, 2026 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo: JOHN LOZANO/ISI Photos)

Jones ’26, Barta ’26 pick up wins at USA National Track and Field Championships

July 31, 2026

Stanford alum Michael Thorbjornsen picks up first PGA win

August 16, 2026

Stanford players selected in MLB Draft

August 5, 2026

Jones ’26, Barta ’26 pick up wins at USA National Track and Field Championships

July 31, 2026

The Grind

Old light

Sofia Baroudi

Acoustic Ballistics in 15 Seconds

Angikar Ghosal

Games

Puzzle / Declutter

Bradley Bush

Cartoons

(Cartoon: CARSON BOSITA/The Stanford Daily)

Humor

Though this one isn’t a Flock, it never hurts to have Uno Más camera watching over you. (Graphic: JENNY BALLUTAY / The Stanford Daily)

CDC leverages Flock cameras to track cyclospora outbreak

Jenny Ballutay
Welcome to the Nanoword! If you're stumped, ask the nearest 2nd-grader (GRAPHIC: JENNY BALLUTAY/The Stanford Daily)

Nanoword #12

Garrett Khatchaturian
Stanford University’s 2026 commencement ceremony will end with a speech by Google CEO Sundar Pichai, especially by the “AI” in Pichai, am I right? (Photo: FRANCES GUO/The Stanford Daily)

Students’ planned reactions to commencement speech

Jenny Ballutay
Sundar Pichai presenting onstage

Sundar Pichai, here’s how to win over grads at your commencement address

Garrett Khatchaturian
(Cartoon: CARSON BOSITA/The Stanford Daily)

Beta Breakers

Carson Bosita
Letter from the Editors
Pencil sketch of The Stanford Daily office building, with Hoover Tower in the background.

Letter from the Editors: On prohibiting AI-generated work at The Daily

George Porteous, Amina Wase and Anna Yang
  •  
July 16, 2026
Science & Technology
Sanctuary, Spiritual Care Services. (Courtesy of Stanford Medicine Children’s Health)

‘Where science and faith work together’: Chaplains at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health serve families of every faith

Catherine Wu
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July 13, 2026
News
Timothy Lynch previously served as vice president and general counsel at the University of Michigan. (Courtesy of Stanford Report)

Timothy Lynch announced as next general counsel

Kaleb Gjestson
  •  
July 13, 2026
News
An SUDPS car parked in front of Memorial Church.

Reported sexual assault of jogger did not occur, investigation finds

Alula Alderson
  •  
July 5, 2026
News
The injunction protects tens of thousands of patients who received gender-affirming care.(Courtesy of Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health)

Judge blocks DOJ’s request for medical records of Stanford’s transgender minors

Catherine Wu
  •  
July 5, 2026
Music
(Courtesy of Katia Temkin)

Ariana Grande’s ‘Eternal Sunshine’ tour looks forward while making peace with the past

Joanne dePierre
  •  
June 30, 2026
News
A LGBTQ pride flag waves outside the Fire Truck House.

Two years on, cancellation of trans student discussion group leaves some feeling “confused and abandoned”

Sofia Williams and Alula Alderson
  •  
June 18, 2026
University
Peter Thiel.

Levin, Stanford alumni appear on list of Peter Thiel ‘Dialog’ society affiliates

Dilan Gohill and Sofia Williams
  •  
June 16, 2026
Music
Pitbull’s commanding stage presence, paired with strong production and talented supporting performers, ensured the momentum stayed high from start to finish. (JOANNE DEPIERRE/The Stanford Daily)

Pitbull’s “I’m Back” tour turns Shoreline Amphitheatre into a nostalgic dance floor

Joanne dePierre
  •  
June 16, 2026
University
Sundar Pichai speaks at Stanford's 135th Commencement Ceremony.

Google CEO addresses graduates amid student walkout

Kayla Chan and Kaleb Gjestson
  •  
June 16, 2026
News
This issue of our magazine calls into question how we consume media, drugs, alcohol, friendship, fashion, art and identity. (Graphic: CHINYOUNG SHAO/The Stanford Daily)

The Stanford Daily Magazine: Consumption

The Stanford Daily Staff
  •  
June 9, 2026
Magazine
This issue of our magazine calls into question how we consume media, drugs, alcohol, friendship, fashion, art and identity. (Graphic: CHINYOUNG SHAO/The Stanford Daily)

Letter from the Magazine Editors | Consumption

Audrey Tomlin and Rebecca Louie
  •  
June 9, 2026
Magazine
How social media redefined fashion from individuality to the enforcement of conformity. (Graphic: REBECCA BYERS/The Stanford Daily)

I hate your fashion

Dayanara Yepez Ramirez
  •  
June 9, 2026
Magazine
What we feel when the algorithm chooses the soundtrack. (Graphic: CHINYOUNG SHAO/The Stanford Daily)

Acoustic Ballistics in 15 Seconds

Angikar Ghosal
  •  
June 9, 2026
Magazine
SUPER Cup (Original Left and Modern with Cap Right). (Photo: CAYDEN GU/The Stanford Daily)

Breaking down alcohol and drug consumption at Stanford

Jay Gupta
  •  
June 9, 2026
Magazine
Find My Friends

Find My Friends

Casey Greene
  •  
June 9, 2026
Magazine
How students began building a “tech solution to the love problem.” (Graphic: MEI KNUTSON/The Stanford Daily)

Love at Stanford

Naomi Breuer
  •  
June 9, 2026
Magazine
In a school plagued by grind culture and blessed by hardworking sustainability experts, how sustainable are students? (Graphic: CHLOE HANNSZ/The Stanford Daily)

What makes a sustainable student?

Emerson Prentice
  •  
June 7, 2026
Magazine
Opinions editor Jennifer Levine traces how radical ideas of selfhood evolve to deepen divisions and isolate consumers rather than effect meaningful change. (Graphic: CHINYOUNG SHAO/The Stanford Daily)

The commodification of identity politics

Jennifer Xin-Tsu Lin Levine
  •  
June 7, 2026
Magazine
The generative AI boom has left many artists feeling replaced. How do we respond? (Graphic: NICOLE PARK/The Stanford Daily)

What can artists do about threats from AI?

Madisyn Cunningham
  •  
June 7, 2026
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