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'''Stanford University''' is a major research and teaching institution located in [[Palo Alto, California]]. It is in the heart of [[Silicon Valley]] and associated with much high-technology work. The institution was created with an endowment from [[Leland Stanford]]. | '''Stanford University''' is a major research and teaching institution located in [[Palo Alto, California]]. It is in the heart of [[Silicon Valley]] and associated with much high-technology work. The institution was created with an endowment from [[Leland Stanford]]. | ||
The [[Hoover Institution]], an [[American conservatism|conservative]] [[think tank]], is on the campus. | The [[Hoover Institution]], an [[American conservatism|conservative]] [[think tank]], is on the campus. | ||
As opposed to many other colleges highly regarded for their academics, Stanford is also a strong force in intercollegiate athletics. | As opposed to many other colleges highly regarded for their academics, Stanford is also a strong force in intercollegiate athletics. | ||
Revision as of 11:36, 24 October 2009
Stanford University is a major research and teaching institution located in Palo Alto, California. It is in the heart of Silicon Valley and associated with much high-technology work. The institution was created with an endowment from Leland Stanford.
The Hoover Institution, an conservative think tank, is on the campus.
As opposed to many other colleges highly regarded for their academics, Stanford is also a strong force in intercollegiate athletics.