Speeches & Writings

President Tessier-Lavigne and Provost Drell provide an update on Stanford's undergraduate plans for the winter quarter due to the continuing COVID-19 surge, lengthening public health restrictions and their likely impact on the on-campus undergraduate experience.

President Tessier-Lavigne writes to the university community on the alarming events at the U.S. Capitol.

Stanford’s international students and scholars enrich our campus and broaden our impact.

A Stanford Report story explores how differences of opinion about the best approaches to fighting COVID-19 have prompted concerns among faculty members about how policies regarding academic freedom at the university should be applied.

In these turbulent times, Stanford is preparing an enriching period of learning and community for our students.

President Tessier-Lavigne writes on the establishment of temporary campus zones, aligned with guidance from the State of California, to support health and safety amid the continuing pandemic.

In an email to the university community, President Tessier-Lavigne announces adjustments to Stanford’s plans for the undergraduate autumn quarter due to continuing public health conditions.