Theo Baker spent four years investigating Stanford. Before he leaves, here’s what he found.

Stanford student journalist Theo Baker exposed research irregularities tied to former president Marc Tessier-Lavigne, helping spark Tessier-Lavigne’s resignation.

Baker’s reporting earned major recognition, including the George Polk Award, and highlighted the impact of student journalism.

He is now releasing a book that broadens the story into a critique of Stanford’s venture capital–driven culture and elite internal power networks.

The book examines how Stanford’s close ties to startups, investors, and influence shape access and decision-making on campus.