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New Stanford research on emotions shows that people’s motivations are a driving factor behind how much they allow others to influence their feelings, such as anger.
BY ALEX SHASHKEVICH
In a new study, Stanford psychologists examined why some people respond differently to an upsetting situation and...
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 of the Stanford community will be recognized...
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 us, too. I sat down with Zaki to talk about why...
by Kathleen Sullivan
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 FULBRIGHT U.S. STUDENT PROGRAM.
Jun 5 2019 | Stanford Report
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
In an increasingly divisive world, it might seem...
