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Stanford Lays Off 363 Workers as Federal Cuts Strain Colleges

43% Center coverage: 33 sources

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Stanford student newspaper sues Trump administration over writers fearing deportation

39% Left coverage: 26 sources

Stanford University’s independent student newspaper on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against two Trump administration officials, claiming some of its writers in the U.S. on student visas have “self-censored” to avoid being targeted for deportation. See the Story

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Stanford to continue legacy admissions, reinstate standardized test requirements

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Stanford will continue considering legacy status while no longer being test-optional for the fall 2026 admissions cycle, according to the University’s newly released admissions criteria. The move comes after Assembly Bill 1780, which will prohibit universities benefiting from state-funded financial assistance from “providing a legacy preference or donor preference in admissions… to an applicant.” To comply with the new bill, Stanford will withd…Stanford · California Read Article

Men’s water polo coach cleared of second investigation

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

A University-commissioned investigation found “no substantiated evidence” that men’s water polo head coach Brian Flacks retaliated against players, but it also concluded that some conduct within the program failed to meet Stanford’s standards for respectful behavior. “Over the past nine months, I have faced allegations that challenged the values I’ve upheld throughout my career. Today I’m grateful to share that the investigations are over,” Flac…Stanford · California Read Article

Stanford graduate Maxime Raynaud joins the NBA as a Sacramento King

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Stanford graduate Maxime Raynaud will play for the Sacramento Kings during the 2025-26 season after his selection in the NBA draft. The Kings used the No. 42 overall pick in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft to draft Raynaud. The 7-foot-1 French beg man had a standout senior year at Stanford, where he averaged 20.2 points and 10.6 rebounds per game, making him the only player in the country to achieve those numbers that season. Born and rai…Stanford · California Read Article

University Board chair Lily Sarafan faces lawsuit

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Dallas investor Jared Caplan filed a lawsuit on July 17 against University Board chair Lily Sarafan ’03 MS ’03, accusing her of fraudulent inducement, fraud by nondisclosure, negligent misrepresentation and unjust enrichment. A statement to The Daily from Sarafan’s legal counsel — Kirkland & Ellis partner Jeremy Fielding — called the allegations “meritless” and “a PR stunt designed to pressure a multimillion-dollar settlement by exploiting Ms. S…California, United States · California Read Article

d4vd’s ‘WITHERED’ World Tour opens with emotion, intimacy and promise

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The Warfield in San Francisco was already buzzing with energy when I walked in on July 30, the kickoff date of d4vd’s Withered World Tour. Opener Bryant Barnes — a fellow R&B artist — had the crowd hooked well before d4vd took the stage. With his angelic vocals and easy command of the room, Barnes set the tone for the intimate night ahead. Even before the music began, it was clear it wasn’t going to be a typical concert experience. In the lobby…California, United States · California Read Article

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