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Charges against Stanford pro-Palestinian protesters to be dismissed after mistrial

A judge declared a mistrial in February in the case after jurors could not reach a verdict. Twelve protesters were initially charged with felony vandalism.

Students and pro-Palestinian protesters gather at Stanford University to protest Israeli attacks on Gaza, April 22, 2024
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Scientists use AI to create viruses not found in nature, simultaneously raising alarms, enthusiasm

 Ben-Gurion University campus in Beersheba, southern Israel. May 28, 2023.

Ben-Gurion University tops Israel in US unicorn-founder odds, Stanford data shows

Students and pro-Palestinian protesters gather at Stanford University to protest Israeli attacks on Gaza, April 22, 2024

Diplomas are not free. Neither is graduation.


Students walk out of Google CEO's speech at Stanford commencement over Israel cloud contract

The protest centered on Project Nimbus, a $1.2 billion contract involving Google and the Israeli government that has drawn criticism from students opposed to Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.

Graduation ceremony at Reichman University, 2026

Trump administration probes Stanford University over 'discriminatory' diversity practices

US President Donald Trump has cracked down on diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in the government and in the private sector since taking office early last year.

Homepage of Stanford University website on the display of PC.

The algorithm of speed: How Matan Ivri is rewriting the Israeli record books

Competing in a loaded field at Stanford, Ivri didn’t just win his heat; he obliterated the national 1,500-meter record, stopping the clock at 3:38.15 minutes.

MATAN IVRI of the University of Wisconsin embodies a relentless drive through his races, fueling Israel’s newest record-breaking running sensation.

FBI probes ‘Holocaust 2.0’ threats against Stanford Jewish students ahead of Purim events

The FBI is investigating a series of "Holocaust 2.0" emails sent to Jewish students at Stanford. Despite the threats from an anonymous group, Purim celebrations will proceed with high security.

Homepage of Stanford University website on the display of PC.

Mistrial declared in case of students charged after Stanford pro-Palestinian protests

The jury was deadlocked. It voted nine to three to convict on the felony charge of vandalism and eight to four to convict on the felony charge to trespass.

 Students are seen at a protest encampment in support of Palestinians at Stanford University during the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Stanford, California U.S., April 26, 2024.

Former pro-Palestinian activist from Stanford explains why she left the movement

Thomas said that October 7 marked a turning point, not immediately because of what she saw in the media, but because of what she did not see.

Stanford student Taryn Thomas said she initially joined pro-Palestinian activism with good intentions.

Stanford Study: Study at TAU increases chance of becoming unicorn founder by 260%

Stanford study finds TAU undergraduates have the world’s highest relative likelihood of founding unicorns.

Main entrance of The Yolanda and David Katz Faculty of the Arts building with young students. South facade, Tel Aviv University. Tel Aviv, Israel - March 7, 2022

Stanford student newspaper sues Trump administration for alleged free speech violations

The Stanford Daily and two unidentified students said in the lawsuit that foreign students have refused to write about the conflict in the Middle East for fear they could be arrested and deported.

 The Stanford University campus.

Stanford suspends student co-op that it said asked Jewish students to leave

Stanford University has suspended a student “co-op house” on its campus for discriminating against Jewish students by labeling them as “Zionists” and requesting that they leave the house.

 The Stanford University campus.

Pro-Palestinian protesters at Stanford charged with felonies

Those charged entered the building and demonstrated a "conspiracy to occupy" it and at least one suspect entered the building by breaking a window.

 A STUDENT attends an event at a protest encampment in support of Palestinians at Stanford University, in California last year. At Stanford, the DEI office backed events calling Israel an apartheid state, says the writer.