The Lesson for Today Dorian Llywelyn, S.J., 28 Sep 2017 3 min read The Lesson for Today Education, data, and a Silicon Valley solution to help teachers better understand students in East San Jose and beyond.
The Most Important Lawsuit on the Planet Deborah Lohse, 28 Sep 2017 15 min read The Most Important Lawsuit on the Planet It seeks no monetary damages, just solutions.
Listening Is Her Superpower Jesse Hamlin, 15 Jun 2017 3 min read Listening Is Her Superpower Anna Deavere Smith work for the stage has been groundbreaking: focusing on moments of crisis and catching stories.
The Habit of Larceny Ron Hansen M.A. ’95, 15 Jun 2017 3 min read The Habit of Larceny An excerpt from The Kid, the story of Billy the Kid like it’s never been told
The Good, the Bad, and the Kid Steven Boyd Saum, 15 Jun 2017 11 min read The Good, the Bad, and the Kid In which we talk with Ron Hansen M.A. ’95 about truth and fiction and Billy the Kid—and when you can’t tell the good guys from the bad guys.
Wickedly Complex Michelle Marvier ’90, 15 Jun 2017 2 min read Wickedly Complex Emerging diseases, cyberterrorism, and food insecurity are tough nuts to crack. That’s why we need to put scientists and engineers together.
Artificial Intelligence and Public Trust Shannon Vallor, 15 Jun 2017 7 min read Artificial Intelligence and Public Trust A future with artificial intelligence is no longer a sci-fi fantasy. But how do we ensure that it is shaped with moral intelligence?
Risk Brian Patrick Green, 15 Jun 2017 9 min read Risk Let’s look at the biggest threats to our very existence. For a glimpse into the future, start with a tiny group of islands literally going underwater.
Welcome to Wonderland Steven Boyd Saum, 15 Jun 2017 13 min read Welcome to Wonderland Observing elections near and far. Our tale: God Bless America, hell freezes over, and prayers for the dead.
Casts a Shadow Matt Morgan, 15 Jun 2017 3 min read Casts a Shadow The impact of recent travel bans on international students isn’t clear—but it isn’t good.
A Bigger Stage Steven Boyd Saum, 15 Jun 2017 7 min read A Bigger Stage First priest, then social worker, CEO, and teller of stories: Jim Purcell on what drew him to Santa Clara.
Wrangler and the Jazzman Jesse Hamlin, 15 Jun 2017 3 min read Wrangler and the Jazzman A dog with millions of fans. And Bill Stevens, a blind pianist, teaching students more than they imagined.