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Mariano-Florentino 'Tino' Cuéllar joins Knight-Hennessy Scholars as Shriram Family Director, succeeding John L. Hennessy
Cuéllar, a national leader in law and public service, higher education, and international affairs assumes the role this summer as Hennessy transitions to the KHS Advisory Board.
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New AI model predicts disease risk while you sleep (Stanford Report)
Rahul Thapa (2023 cohort) is the co-lead author of a first-of-its-kind study to use AI to analyze very large-scale sleep data.
January 08, 2026
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How AI threatens the communities that sustain democracy—and what we can do
While the threat is real, safeguards to reduce AI risks to U.S. elections are already within reach, argues Aneesh Pappu (2025 cohort).
January 16, 2026
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Before America tests another nuclear weapon, it must face the devastation it already caused
Although nuclear testing in the Marshall Islands ended 70 years ago, Kylie Jones (2024 cohort) recalls the harm and its ongoing consequences in an essay and short film.
December 15, 2025
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Coffee stains and biomedical pathways: Finding my way as a medical student
Siwaar Abouhala (2025 cohort) considers how embracing imperfection, grounding in community, and redefining “why medicine” are guiding her early days at Stanford School of Medicine.
December 04, 2025
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Venture capital through an anthropological lens
Rex Woodbury (2019 cohort) imagines a world where technology and startups are a force for good. -
Unrelenting curiosity: On knowing ourselves and the universe
Barkotel Zemenu (2024 cohort) imagines a world where the mysteries of the physical universe are mysteries not just to those who are detectives, but also to those who are not. -
Deconstructing cultural barriers to girls’ education
Ayo Dada (2019 cohort) imagines a world where education is accessible to everyone, regardless of any aspect of their identity.
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Mariano-Florentino 'Tino' Cuéllar joins Knight-Hennessy Scholars as Shriram Family Director, succeeding John L. Hennessy
Cuéllar, a national leader in law and public service, higher education, and international affairs assumes the role this summer as Hennessy transitions to the KHS Advisory Board. -
How Knight-Hennessy scholars learn to lead through storytelling
Weekly storytelling sessions help scholars find their voice, connect with others, and lead with empathy. -
Now open: The KHS application for the 2026 cohort
Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford University is now accepting applications for its 2026 cohort. Apply by October 8, 2025.
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.