Podcast
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Falling in love with humanity
Catharine Bowman (2022 cohort) shares the life-changing moments that inspired her journey to Stanford and KHS, what fuels her research focus, and more.
February 05, 2025
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Empowering and serving a community
From the KHS team, Jordyn Sanico and Christian Tanja share their guiding values, mentorship experiences, and highlights of their roles at KHS.
January 22, 2025
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Transforming lives through basic science research
Yousuf Khan (2019 cohort) discusses his pursuit of groundbreaking research, participating in a Netflix game show, and more.
January 08, 2025
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Friendship and belonging as Knight-Hennessy scholars
Hear from five KH scholars and friends in the 2023 cohort about scholar life and how deep friendship fuels their growth.
December 11, 2024
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The art of cultivating a community
Marcus Forst (2019 cohort) shares his memories of home; transition to Stanford; navigating cancer, chemotherapy, and recovery; and more.
November 27, 2024
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Traveling in Turkey with scholars
Pierce Garver and Jocelyn Ricard, both from the 2023 cohort, dive into Turkey’s rich history, culture, and contemporary challenges.
November 13, 2024
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Traveling Turkey with Ayça Alemdaroğlu
Ayça Alemdaroğlu, associate director of Stanford's Program on Turkey, explores how national identities are created and how people voice dissent.
October 30, 2024
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Tackling concussions and Alzheimer's disease through bioengineering
Douglas Henze (2023 cohort), a former Harvard defensive lineman-turned-Bioengineering PhD candidate, shares why he's passionate about the study of aging.
October 16, 2024
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Addressing leadership challenges: Strategies for success
Tina Seelig and John Hennessy delve into the challenges and strategies involved in leadership, and leading a multifaceted institution such as Stanford University.
September 18, 2024
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Leading with integrity: The power of trust and ethics in leadership
John Hennessy and Tina Seelig discuss how to navigate difficult decisions, maintain trust, and uphold strong core values.
September 11, 2024
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Leading with impact: How collaboration and decisiveness drive success
Tina Seelig and John Hennessy share their insights on how collaboration, analysis, and decisiveness shape effective leadership and drive impactful decision-making.
September 04, 2024
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Leading with purpose: Crafting a vision and cultivating courage
Tina Seelig and John Hennessy share their insights on how bold visions can be crafted and executed even in the face of challenges and opposition.
August 28, 2024
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Why curiosity, empathy, and humility matter in leadership
Tina Seelig and John Hennessy share their insights on navigating complex challenges with empathy and wisdom.
August 21, 2024
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Lessons in leadership
In this premiere episode of Leading Matters, John Hennessy shares his leadership journey with Tina Seelig.
August 14, 2024
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The political power of music
Taylor Goss (2021 cohort) imagines a world where music and art are recognized and funded, as a means of emotional expression and driver of social change.
July 24, 2024
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Reimagining possibilities through representation
Sydney Hunt (2023 cohort) shares how she’s building environments that allow historically underrepresented groups to reimagine life’s possibilities.
July 10, 2024
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Meeting basic needs through deliberative democracy
Thay Graciano (2023 cohort) imagines a world where people feel they are enough, because their basic needs are met and they can do things that make them feel happy and accomplished.
June 26, 2024
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Advocating for inclusivity in STEM education
Aya Mouallem (2020 cohort) imagines a world where STEM education is not only accessible and equitable, but also inclusive.
June 12, 2024
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Uniting Americans through public service
Joe Nail (2023 cohort) imagines a world where faith, family, and courage are our guiding values, and where all Americans are bound together through service.
May 29, 2024
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Finding inspiration in the natural world
Will Dwyer (2023 cohort) imagines a world where future generations can look towards the natural world for joy and inspiration.
May 15, 2024