Community

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Knight-Hennessy Scholars Community

Community is a core part of the Knight-Hennessy Scholars (KHS) experience. Students come from all over the world and represent a vast array of cultures and perspectives. 

Scholars are addressing challenges and opportunities in their academic work that often require bridging disciplines, cultures, and areas of expertise. KHS brings scholars together to learn and build deep relationships that foster meaningful connections and lifelong friendships. 

Scholars are pursuing graduate degrees across all seven schools at Stanford, including Medicine, Engineering, Law, Business, Education, Humanities & Sciences, and Earth, Energy, and Environmental Sciences. 

In addition, scholars take part in activities across Stanford University and have access to the surrounding community of Silicon Valley. 

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Scholars enjoy each other's company and the California weather.
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Scholars hang out on the deck of Denning House at night.
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Scholars gather regularly for unstructured community-building time.
Scholars chatting with each other and hugging one another.
Scholars bond on their annual retreat to Stanford Sierra Camp in Tahoe
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Scholars study, collaborate, and relax at Denning House.
Scholars playing the guitar and singing with a microphone.
Scholars embrace the opportunity to learn from and appreciate each other.
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The community helps scholars take a break from the demands of graduate programs.
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Scholars, significant others, and children are part of our community.
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Alumni stay connected and create memories as they explore the area.

Knight-Hennessy scholars participate in the academic and cultural life of the university. Below are links to resources that provide valuable information about Stanford University for prospective graduate students. 

Graduate Gateway

Learn more about Stanford's graduate schools, diversity on campus, housing, and how Stanford supports student success.

Visit Graduate Gateway

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Campus Life

Explore arts and culture, athletics, fitness, wellness and service opportunities at Stanford.

View Campus Life

Stanford Facts

Learn about Stanford's history, academic programs, research and innovation, campus life, administration and alumni.

Visit Stanford Facts

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