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President’s comments at Faculty Senate meeting of April 27, 2017

Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne made the following comments at the Faculty Senate meeting on Thursday, April 27, 2017.

Ideas sought for long-range planning process

At a town hall meeting Friday about the university’s ongoing long-range planning process, President Marc Tessier-Lavigne and Provost Persis Drell encouraged faculty, staff and students to submit their ideas for future initiatives and for strengthening Stanford’s foundation.

President’s comments at Faculty Senate meeting of April 13, 2017

Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne made the following comments at the Faculty Senate meeting on Thursday, April 13, 2017.

Invitation to Stanford community to participate in long-range planning process

We're making long-range planning a major part of our focus in our first year because we believe it's crucial to develop a shared vision for the big opportunities Stanford pursues in the coming years.

President's Column: What's Next for Stanford?

Setting our sights on new and greater heights.

President’s comments at Faculty Senate meeting of March 9, 2017

Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne made the following comments at the Faculty Senate meeting on Thursday, March 9, 2017.

President’s comments at Faculty Senate meeting of Feb. 23, 2017

Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne made the following comments at the Faculty Senate meeting on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017.

President’s comments at Faculty Senate meeting of Feb. 9, 2017

Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne made the following comments at the Faculty Senate meeting on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017.

Stanford principles regarding immigration

As events continue to unfold regarding federal immigration policy, Stanford leaders summarize the principles of the university’s support for international and undocumented community members.

President's Column: Ensuring Academic Breadth

A narrow focus doesn't serve students, or Stanford, well.