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Tenured and tenure-track members of the Stanford Humanities Center and other departments will receive $5,000 grants to pay for research trips, conferences and copyrights.  Over 200 profs. will receive money. #gallery http://daily.stanford.edu/image/full/6677
Michael Ramm

Tenured and tenure-track members of the Stanford Humanities Center and other departments will receive $5,000 grants to pay for research trips, conferences and copyrights. Over 200 profs. will receive money.

New humanities grants announced

Tenured and tenure-track faculty to receive $5,000
By Heather Heistand
NEWS| In a move that earned him a standing ovation from the Faculty Senate at the end of last quarter, President Hennessy announced a new pilot program to give all tenured and tenure-track humanities faculty $5,000 yearly grants to cover research costs.

Longtime Haas Center administrator departs

By Kelley Fong
NEWS| The Haas Center lost an influential leader and one of its original staff members in Jeanne Wahl Halleck, who retired in November from the position she had held for more than 20 years.

Nap your way to success

By Emma Trotter
NEWS| A recent Stanford study has revealed that napping during the day, far from sapping cognitive abilities, actually improves attentiveness and working efficiency — a fact which many Stanford students seem to have known all along.


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Sophomore forward Lawrence Hill scored 18 points in Cardinal's win against Washington. #gallery http://daily.stanford.edu/image/full/6682
Alvin Chow

Sophomore forward Lawrence Hill scored 18 points in Cardinal's win against Washington.

In the Clutch: Heroics in final minute come up big for Card

By Daniel Novinson
SPORTS| If Stanford men’s basketball keeps this up any longer, Bay Area cardiologists might never get a game night off.

Show of strength

By Christian Torres
SPORTS| The No. 10 women’s basketball team faced its top Pac-10 competition at the Bank of America Arena in Seattle last night, squaring off against Washington.

Tennis takes court in Sherwood Cup

By Carling Nguyen
SPORTS| After an extended hiatus, the No. 9 Stanford men’s tennis team will return to competition today at the Sherwood Cup held in Westlake Village, Calif.

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Editorial: Harbaugh's challenge

By Editorial Board
OPINIONS| Both local and national media, including The Daily, were skeptical about Athletic Director Bob Bowlsby’s decision to hire Jim Harbaugh as the next Stanford football coach.

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