News & Updates

President's Column: How Alumni Helped Affirm Our Vision

Two years of input validated our priorities.

Standing in solidarity

We write to express the horror and sorrow of the entire Stanford community at yesterday’s attack on worshippers at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh.

Welcome to fall quarter!

We are delighted to welcome so many new and familiar faces to Stanford for the fall quarter. As we think about all that we have to look forward to in a new academic year, we are especially encouraged by the work going on around campus to build a strong and engaged Stanford community.

Remarks at 2018 Convocation ceremony

Remarks by Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne at the 2018 Convocation ceremony.

President's Column: Deepening Our Global Imprint

An ideal moment to reexamine Stanford’s engagement around the world.

President's Column: Setting a Vision

A collaborative process leads to priorities for navigating a dynamic future.

Remarks at 2018 Commencement ceremony

Remarks by university President Marc Tessier-Lavigne at Stanford’s 127th Commencement on June 17, 2018.

Envisioning Stanford’s future

At the annual meeting of the Academic Council, Provost Drell and I presented a high-level vision for Stanford’s future, building on the input of many hundreds of people from across the university community over the last year. We’re excited to share this vision with our community. We believe it reflects the optimistic, pioneering, energetic spirit of a community eager to strengthen Stanford’s foundations and to expand its contributions.

President's Column: Home Grown

True to its roots, Stanford seeks to strengthen community bonds.

President's Column: Why Higher Education Matters

Our success depends on increasing access, fostering openness and serving society.