Budget and workforce update
In a message to the Stanford community, President Tessier-Lavigne provides an update on the budget planning process and its implications for the university's workforce.
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Update for our international students
In an email to the campus community, President Marc Tessier-Lavigne discusses the federal government’s decision today to rescind its July 6 guidance requiring nonimmigrant students who are not taking in-person classes in fall 2020 to leave the United States.
Read more about Update for our international studentsSupporting our international students
In a message to the university community, President Marc Tessier-Lavigne discusses Stanford’s opposition to a new federal rule affecting international students this fall. The president wrote to the Department of Homeland Security urging the department to rescind the announcement, and Stanford will join an amicus brief challenging the new rule in court.
Read more about Supporting our international studentsAn open letter on Stanford Athletics
President Tessier-Lavigne, Provost Drell and Director of Athletics Bernard Muir discuss reductions in Stanford varsity sports being undertaken to support financial sustainability and competitive excellence.
Read more about An open letter on Stanford AthleticsAdvancing racial justice at Stanford
In an email to the university community, President Tessier-Lavigne outlines initiatives Stanford will be undertaking to address racial inequity and anti-Black racism.
Read more about Advancing racial justice at StanfordThe Supreme Court’s DACA decision
President Tessier-Lavigne and Provost Drell comment on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
Read more about The Supreme Court’s DACA decisionOur upcoming academic year
President Tessier-Lavigne and Provost Drell provide an update to the university community on Stanford’s planning for the 2020-21 academic year.
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An update to the university community on Stanford’s finances and next steps for our current and upcoming fiscal years.
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In Stanford Magazine: Stanford responds to the coronavirus pandemic.
Read more about An unprecedented challengeOur next steps
An update to our community on our approach to a gradual re-start of some campus operations once conditions allow, our initial planning for the fall quarter, and our financial future.
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