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Stanford University is so expansive that it has its own designated zip code, 94305, separate from the surrounding city of Palo Alto.
The Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University houses over 38,000 works of art, including one of the largest collections of Rodin sculptures outside of Paris.
Leland and Jane Stanford established the university in 1885 in memory of their only child, Leland Stanford Jr., who died of typhoid fever at age 15.
The university's architecture is characterized by its Romanesque and Mission Revival styles, featuring red-tiled roofs and sandstone buildings.
The Stanford Dish, a 150-foot diameter radio telescope, is a prominent feature of the campus and is used for scientific research and public recreation.
The Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden features works created by artists from Papua New Guinea, blending traditional and contemporary styles.
As of 2023, Stanford University boasts over 80 Nobel laureates among its faculty and alumni, contributing to its reputation for academic excellence.
