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.
Features
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As the Leavey School of Business celebrates its centennial,
faculty apply ethics and innovation in equal measure
to tackle AI and other impactful innovations.Ahead of the Curve
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Steven Boyd Saum, 02 Jun 2017
4 min read
Discover. Innovate.
A $30 million gift from the Leavey Foundation to help build a new home for science and engineering
Michael S. Malone '75, MBA '77, 01 Mar 2017
3 min read
Geography & Destiny
Santa Clara won’t just be in Silicon Valley. It will be central to it like never before.
Steven Boyd Saum, 01 Mar 2017
9 min read
Info Officer in Chief
Digitalizing the work of the federal government is both urgent and messy. But Tony Scott J.D. ’92 knew that.
Justin Gerdes, 01 Mar 2017
14 min read
For the Record
Love Canal. The Exxon Valdez. Deepwater Horizon. Volkswagen. Blockbuster cases, yes. They’re only part of the story for John C. Cruden J.D. ’74.