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Although renowned computer scientist John L. Hennessy is about to become the president of tech-savvy Stanford University, many of his first challenges are likely to have little to do with technology. Arts and humanities, faculty concerns and student housing are the foremost concerns at the campus on the edge of Silicon Valley...
When he became Stanford's provost in June, Hennessy pledged to focus on technology, but as president he will be asked by students and faculty to round out what some see as science and technology-heavy offerings...
...despite media reports that Hennessy's appointment signals Stanford's increasing emphasis on technology--he has spent his academic life studying computers--those involved with the search said yesterday that he was chosen for his overall leadership skill...
Hennessy, a 1973 Villanova University graduate, has both a master's and a doctoral degree in computer science. He is well known for co-founding MIPS Computer Systems, a successful Silicon Valley company based on research he started at Stanford...
However, Hennessy said his academic work has always drawn him back to Stanford...