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John Hennessy to receive the National Science Board Vannevar Bush Award
The former Stanford president is honored for his pioneering work in computer science and his dedication to supporting future leaders in the sciences, and beyond.
April 16, 2024
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How can we re-create a Silicon Valley in Japan? Stanford’s former president offers his perspective
Forbes Japan & Tomo Kumahira, a Knight-Hennessy Scholar, interviewed John Hennessy, Shriram Family Director of Knight-Hennessy Scholars, about creating a Silicon Valley-style ecosy
December 31, 2023
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Learning from Bill Gates and Elon Musk about how to become a climate entrepreneur
Forbes Japan and Tomo Kumahira, a Knight-Hennessy Scholar, interviewed John Hennessy, Shriram Family Director of Knight-Hennessy Scholars, about the climate change lens that entrep
December 30, 2023
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Selecting the world’s top students for a program led by the former president of Stanford
Forbes Japan interviewed John Hennessy, Shriram Family Director of Knight-Hennessy Scholars (KHS), and Tomo Kumahira, a Knight-Hennessy Scholar, about gathering the world's top stu
December 29, 2023
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CHIPS for America Announces Selection Committee for the Board of Trustees of the National Semiconductor Technology Center
The CHIPS for America team at the U.S. Department of Commerce announces that John Hennessy and four other industry leaders will choose board members to form a nonprofit entity.
June 20, 2023
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Knight-Hennessy Scholars celebrates five years
Since 2016, Knight-Hennessy Scholars has prepared emerging leaders to solve complex challenges in the modern world.
June 06, 2023
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Knight-Hennessy Scholars announces 2023 cohort of new scholars, its largest ever
Knight-Hennessy Scholars announces its 2023 cohort of 85 global scholars, the largest cohort to date.
May 09, 2023
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A Conversation with Alphabet Chairman John Hennessy
John Hennessy discusses the importance of the arts in education, the ethics of new technology, his career, and more.
May 04, 2023
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Hennessy, Etchemendy reflect on their time in office
John Hennessy and former Provost John Etchemendy reflect on the challenges, strategies, and fond memories from their time in office.
February 13, 2023
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Knight-Hennessy Scholars announces new scholars in its 2022 cohort
Knight-Hennessy Scholars announces 70 incoming students, including five from Stanford.
May 06, 2022
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John Hennessy receives the Charles Stark Draper Prize for Engineering
John Hennessy is recognized for his contributions to the invention, development, and implementation of reduced instruction set computer (RISC) chips.
January 13, 2022
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about John Hennessy receives the Charles Stark Draper Prize for Engineering Knight-Hennessy Scholars program announces 2021 cohort
Knight-Hennessy Scholars announces its fourth cohort of global scholars, who will participate in the program alongside their graduate studies.
May 06, 2021
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Knight-Hennessy Scholars program announces new cohort
Knight-Hennessy Scholars welcomes its third cohort of students, representing 26 countries, who will pursue a wide range of graduate degrees.
May 04, 2020
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An Oral History Interview with John Hennessy
John Hennessy reflects on his family background and education, his research and teaching contributions, and his leadership.
July 18, 2019
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Knight-Hennessy Scholars program at Stanford announces second global cohort
Knight-Hennessy Scholars welcomes its second cohort of graduate students to the program.
March 05, 2019
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Stanford welcomes inaugural cohort of Knight-Hennessy Scholars
At Stanford, the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program welcomes its inaugural cohort of scholars from around the world.
September 20, 2018
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Hennessy Wins Turing Award for Contributions to Computing
John Hennessy and collaborator David Patterson, UC Berkeley professor emeritus of computer science, are recognized for their work on computer architecture.
March 21, 2018
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Knight-Hennessy Scholars program announces pioneer cohort of future leaders
The Knight-Hennessy Scholars’ inaugural cohort consists of future global leaders from around the world pursuing degrees in 31 Stanford graduate departments.
February 15, 2018
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John Hennessy elected to Royal Academy of Engineering
John Hennessy, a pioneer in computer architecture, has been elected an international fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering.
September 07, 2017
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A Conversation with Stanford President John Hennessy
John Hennessy talks to Peter Robinson, host of the video series Uncommon Knowledge, about how he has encouraged technological innovation.
July 14, 2016