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Social science takes the stage in a live storytelling event at the Cantor Arts Center
Hannah Melville-Rea (2023 cohort) shared what she's learned about America's home insurance system and the impact it has on various communities.
April 24, 2024
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Stanford students receive Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships
Akshay Swaminathan (2021 cohort) and Evelyn Wong (2023 cohort) were awarded the Paul & Daisy Soros fellowship for immigrants and children of immigrants pursing graduate degrees.
April 24, 2024
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John Hennessy to receive the National Science Board Vannevar Bush Award
KHS co-founder John Hennessy is honored for his pioneering work in computer science and his dedication to supporting future leaders in the sciences and beyond.
April 17, 2024
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Phil Knight honored with Uncommon Citizen award
KHS co-founder Phil Knight was honored by Stanford for his game-changing support for schools and initiatives across campus.
April 11, 2024
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Generative AI develops potential new drugs for antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Kyle Swanson (2021 cohort) co-authored an article on the use of generative AI to discover new molecular antibiotic compounds to combat A. baumannii.
April 08, 2024
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How personal experience forged this student’s passion for combating gender-based violence
Lillie Reed (2019 cohort) shares how she's dedicated her life and academic career to preventing gender-based violence and helping victims heal from the resulting trauma.
March 07, 2024
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Two young climate scientists. Two visions of the solution.
Yannai Kashtan (2020 cohort) shares his perspective on some of the biggest questions that he and the next generation of climate scientists face.
March 01, 2024
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Raising the profile of community-engaged research
KH scholars among the 2023-26 RAISE fellows include Orisa Coombs (2021 cohort), Tami Gjorgjieva (2022 cohort), and Darion A. Wallace (2020 cohort).
February 27, 2024
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The digital divide in access to virtual mental health care services
Bhav Jain (2023 cohort) is part of a research team working to understand the geographical disparities in who can access mental telehealth care.
February 12, 2024
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Sitting idle boosts the performance of lithium metal batteries for next-generation EVs
Stanford researchers including alum Solomon Oyakhire (2018 cohort) have discovered a way to improve the cycle life of lithium metal batteries.
February 08, 2024
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Globe-trotting Ivy League graduate serves nation
Brett Diehl (2018 cohort) discussing his calling to a life of service to others.
January 05, 2024
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How can we re-create a Silicon Valley in Japan? Stanford's former president offers his perspective
Forbes Japan & Tomo Kumahira (2022 cohort) interviewed John Hennessy, Shriram Family Director of Knight-Hennessy Scholars, about creating a Silicon Valley-style ecosystem in Japan.
December 31, 2023
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Learning from Bill Gates and Elon Musk about how to become a climate entrepreneur
Forbes Japan and Tomo Kumahira (2022 cohort) interviewed John Hennessy, Shriram Family Director of Knight-Hennessy Scholars, about the climate change lens that entrepreneurs need.
December 30, 2023
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Selecting the world's top students for a program led by the former president of Stanford
Forbes Japan interviewed John Hennessy, Shriram Family Director of Knight-Hennessy Scholars (KHS), and Tomo Kumahira (2022 cohort) about gathering the world's top students at KHS.
December 29, 2023
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COP28: Takeaways from the U.N. climate summit
Anela Arifi (2020 cohort) shares her reflection as a PhD candidate focused on bio fuels and as a student representative of the Doerr School of Sustainability Advisory Council.
December 19, 2023
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Ali Malik selected as a Schwarzman Scholar for 2024-2025
Ali Malik (2020 cohort) will join two other Stanford students headed to pursue master’s degrees in global affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing.
December 11, 2023
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The Last Mile Radio: Tina Seelig
“You have to give yourself permission to do the things you want to do in life, as opposed to waiting for other people to anoint you,” says KHS Executive Director Tina Seelig.
December 09, 2023
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Yes “We” Can: Swapping Pronouns Can Make Messages More Persuasive
Replacing “you” with “we” can make a message less threatening — and less likely to be censored, finds new research co-authored by Mohamed Hussein (2018 cohort).
December 07, 2023
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Aadith Moorthy named to Forbes Under 30 list
For his social impact work, Aadith Moorthy (2018 cohort) has been named to the 2024 Forbes Under 30 list
November 28, 2023
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California’s greenhouse gas emissions are rising — and we’re not even counting them all
"Getting greenhouse gas accounting right is ultimately crucial to dealing with climate change," writes Leehi Yona (2018 cohort).
November 20, 2023
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Engineering accessibility
Aya Mouallem (2020 cohort) is creating a tool to help blind and low-vision electrical engineering students simulate circuits and collaborate with their sighted colleagues.
November 15, 2023
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Boomitra awarded 2023 Earthshot Prize
Boomitra, founded by KH scholar Aadith Moorthy (2018 cohort), has been awarded the 2023 Earthshot Prize in the “Fix Our Climate” category.
November 07, 2023
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Stanford researchers, Brazilian partners investigate human trafficking in the Amazon Rainforest
Thay Graciano (2023 cohort) spent her summer with the Stanford Human Trafficking Data Lab, working on a database to help monitor survivors of trafficking in Brazil.
September 18, 2023
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A look inside a unique workspace for Stanford grad students that's also a home for art
Denning House, the treehouse-inspired home of Knight-Hennessy Scholars, welcomes visitors to its public tours.
August 31, 2023
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Hackathon focused on equity, prediction, mitigation of wildland fires
Students harnessed big data with guidance from faculty, industry mentors to propose fresh solutions to wildland fire issues. Jierui Fang (2021 cohort) is part of the winning team.
June 23, 2023
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New national suicide lifeline struggling to keep up with volume, advocates say
Staffing challenges led to thousands of missed calls, call center officials say. Reporting by Eli Cahan (2019 cohort).
June 20, 2023
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Knight-Hennessy Scholars celebrates five years
Since 2016, Knight-Hennessy Scholars has been preparing emerging leaders to solve complex challenges in the modern world.
June 06, 2023
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Two Knight-Hennessy scholars named 2023 Hertz Fellows
Freja Ekman, 2021 cohort, and Isabel Orlanes Gallegos, 2023 cohort, are among the recipients.
May 23, 2023
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Photos shine light on pediatric medical experience
Led by 11 Knight-Hennessy scholars, "Through Their Eyes" was started as a KHeystone Project.
May 16, 2023
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Knight-Hennessy Scholars announces sixth cohort
The new cohort of 85 scholars is the largest to date and, for the first time, includes current Stanford doctoral students.
May 09, 2023
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PhD student’s idea to streamline state energy application process could help millions
Jill Grey Ferguson, 2021 Cohort
May 01, 2023
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Seven Stanford affiliates named Paul & Daisy Soros Fellows
Two Knight-Hennessy scholars, Freja Ekman and Desmond Edwards, have received The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans.
April 27, 2023
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Denning House tours open to the public
The Stanford community and the general public are invited to tour the home of Knight-Hennessy Scholars, enjoy the surrounding scenery, and experience its world-class art.
March 06, 2023
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Knight-Hennessy scholar Kavya Sreedhar a Quad Fellow
Knight-Hennessy scholar Kavya Sreedhar among first cohort of Quad Fellows
December 09, 2022
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Wish I Knew (Podcast by Bessemer Venture Partners)
Featuring Executive Director Tina Seelig on entrepreneurship, failure resumes, and the cost of dreaming small
December 05, 2022
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Forbes 30 Under 30 - Social Impact includes Knight-Hennessy scholars Olamide Oladeji and Abuzar Royesh
Two Knight-Hennessy scholars are amongst 2023 Forbes 30 Under 30
November 28, 2022
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Forbes Japan features Knight-Hennessy scholar Tomo Kumahira
Forbes Japan looks at leadership and Stanford featuring Tomo Kumahira
November 23, 2022
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Knight-Hennessy scholar among fifteen Stanford students named Siebel Scholars.
Among the fifteen Stanford students named Siebel Scholars is Knight-Hennessy scholar Elizabeth Rosenblatt.
October 10, 2022
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Knight-Hennessy scholar Elizabeth Rosenblatt named 2023 Seibel Scholar
Five Stanford GSB students were named 2023 Siebel Scholars, including Knight-Hennessy scholar Elizabeth Rosenblatt
September 23, 2022
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Inspiring Aspiring Leaders
By: Tina Seelig, Executive Director
June 09, 2022
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Growth, diversity, and public service underscore five years of Knight-Hennessy Scholars
Impactful public service projects and an increasingly diverse network of scholars are among the highlights of the first years of the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program
May 06, 2022
Knight-Hennessy scholars represent a vast array of cultures, perspectives, and experiences. While we as an organization are committed to elevating their voices, the views expressed are those of the scholars, and not necessarily those of KHS.