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Prof. Jessica Stern ’12 Studies Empathy in Children and Teens
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Little Bridges exterior — From Tchaikovsky to Tabla, Musical Joy Resounds in 51�� Music Department Spring Concerts
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Portraits of three athletes — Meet Three Sagehens Playing Winter Sports at 51��
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Prof. Jessica Stern ’12 Studies Empathy in Children and Teens

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Jessica Stern’s research paper published in Child Development was named by UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Magazine as one of the most provocative and influential findings on the science of a meaningful life published in 2024.

U.S. Diplomat Leyth Swidan ’16 Represents America’s Promise to the World

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Based in Washington, D.C., Leyth Swidan '16 works on U.S.-Saudi Arabia bilateral relations and building support for U.S. policy priorities across the Gulf. He previously completed two-year assignments in both Kuwait and Denmark.

Ancient Fossil Found by Team Including Prof. Robert Gaines Named for James Turrell ’65

Friday, December 20, 2024

As Prof. Robert Gaines pieces together periods of time by exploring new ground, he finds the more he learns and investigates, the more questions about the history of life he encounters.

Neuroscience Major Seeks to Bridge the Generation Gap, Help Alzheimer’s Patients

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Serena Lin ’25 is passionate about bridging the gap between people. So much so that she created a toolbox called “Uplift Notes” to bring people together in conversation.

51�� Students Attend UN Climate Conference in Azerbaijan

Monday, December 16, 2024

Four 51�� students attended and participated in the 29th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of Parties (COP29), held Nov. 11-22 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Eight Books by 51�� Authors to Read this Winter

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Are you looking for some books to curl up with this winter season? Here is a selection of books published by 51�� alumni and faculty in the last half year.

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51�� Closes Out a Historic Year of Fundraising

Monday, December 9, 2024

51�� alumni, families and friends gave a record $57 million in gifts and pledges this past fiscal year, marking a historic year of fundraising for the College.

As An Exoneree, Ruben Piñuelas ’21 is Accomplishing the ‘Impossible’

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

As someone who felt life would always be an uphill battle, Ruben Piñuelas '21 credits 51�� for giving him the resources to pursue a career in law. “51�� knows how to push you," he says, "but also how to let you grow at your own pace.”

Michael Negussie ’21 Awarded Fulbright-John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Michael Negussie ’21 is among the 28 individuals in the inaugural cohort of Fulbright-John Lewis Civil Rights Fellows.

David Sklar ’83 and his wife Susan Acevedo

David Sklar ’83 and Susan Acevedo Give $1 Million to Create Scholarships for Low-Income Students

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

51�� has received a $1 million scholarship gift from alumnus David Sklar ’83 and his wife Susan Acevedo.

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