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Ties That Bind

Illustration by Alex Nabaum

Research grants from corporate and government sources are under increasing scrutiny at Stanford and elsewhere. When ethical concerns collide with policies governing academic freedom, how does Stanford determine where to place the boundaries? And what procedures protect unfettered research?

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    'They Are Somebody's Children'

    As the chief medical director for the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, Shairi Turner, '91, is the only doctor overseeing the care of 8,000 kids. She dreams of a day when she can help them get better.

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    A Whole New World

    Fifty years ago, Stanford launched a radical experiment with its study-abroad program in Germany. Designed to serve all undergraduates, not just those with language training, the overseas programs became a staple of the Stanford experience, and a cultural awakening for tens of thousands of students.