The university known for its academic achievement, is simply called “The Farm” by locals. It's a great visit for prospective students or the general public. Basically it's the Harvard of the west, except it still has a great athletic program. With world-class facilities, sprawling foothills, and distinct sandstone and tile architecture Stanford is a Bay Area gem.
- Apply by March 17 for summer's Stanford Ignite, a four-week, full-time program for professionals and grad students: http://t.co/b5lj3vv84o
- A newly discovered seventh-century Arabic letter helps researchers explore Islam's early days: http://t.co/iBGU3jNs2M http://t.co/P1TIQ0AE1N
- Deforestation to expand agricultural lands may be exposing more people to plague, Daniel Salkeld found: http://t.co/RJibQu9Oe3