News with Logic
By Emma Seppälä
Stanford neuroscientist Jamil Zaki’s new book, “The War for Kindness: Building empathy in a fractured world,” makes a powerful case for kindness and empathy — not only because they make the world a better place, but because they help
Nine members of the Stanford community, including faculty, students and staff, will be recognized onstage during Commencement with awards honoring their contributions.
BY KATHLEEN J. SULLIVAN
At the 128th Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, nine members

The Bechtel International Center recently announced that 27 people with Stanford affiliations, including seniors, graduate students and alumni, have won grants to pursue special projects abroad next year with funding from the
Stanford psychologist Jamil Zaki examined the different dimensions of empathy – including its positive and in some cases, negative effects – and found that through the right practice, empathy can be cultivated in sustainable ways.
BY MELISSA DE WITTE
All members of the Stanford community are invited to attend Multicultural Springfest, an annual celebration of the diversity and dedication of the university’s staff.
BY KATHLEEN J. SULLIVAN
Every year, Stanford hosts a campus-wide event celebrating