Humanities

Nancy Huddleston Packer, award-winning writer who served as director of Creative Writing Program, has died

The Alabama-born author published seven books and a number of short stories.

Nancy Packer speaks at the memorial for former Stanford President Richard W. Lyman in 2012.
Portrait of Josiah Ober

Josiah Ober’s mission to revitalize democracy and civic education

Judith Richardson answers a question from a student (facing away) who has their hand raised

New course showcases humanities, social science offerings for undergrads

Stanford initiative seeks to bring more languages online

Portrait of Ana Raquel Minian

Ana Raquel Minian book named finalist for 2025 PEN/Galbraith Award for Nonfiction

Black and white illustration of samurai on horseback

New book explores historical fiction’s role in the rise of Japanese nationalism before World War II

Photo of James Reichert and the cover of his book (black, red, and grey with Japanese woodblock art)

Literature for the Masses by James Reichert, East Asian Languages and Cultures

Portrait of Nicholas Jenkins

Nicholas Jenkins wins Warren-Brooks Award

Photo of Bill Mahrt singing and looking to the left as Gregorian Chant is written out behind him

William P. Mahrt, beloved scholar of early music, has died

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