Speeches & Writings

An extraordinary week

March 20, 2020

At the end of the first week under the Bay Area's shelter-in-place order, an update for the university community on COVID-19 and the Stanford community's response.

New COVID-19 actions

March 13, 2020

I am writing to share some further changes we need to make in our university operations as a result of further developments regarding the spread of COVID-19.

Update on spring quarter

March 10, 2020

New information about Stanford's spring quarter due to the continued spread of COVID-19.

Putting Ethics at the Heart of Innovation

March 6, 2020

Stanford centers the humanistic and ethical considerations of new technology.

Stanford’s response to COVID-19

March 5, 2020

Information and background on Stanford’s response to the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, and the precautions we are taking to guard the safety and well-being of our entire community.

Winter letter to our community

January 6, 2020

The new year is a time of optimism, of celebration and of rededication. It is also a time for taking on exciting opportunities and complex challenges, often simultaneously.

External review of athletic admissions reaches conclusions

December 3, 2019

An external review commissioned in the wake of Operation Varsity Blues found no evidence of additional fraud at Stanford but made recommendations for policies and procedures that the university will fully adopt.