University Speeches

Following is the prepared text of remarks at the 132nd Convocation ceremony on September 21, 2022.

Following is the prepared text of remarks by university President Marc Tessier-Lavigne for delivery at Stanford’s 131st Commencement on June 12, 2022.

Following is the prepared text of remarks by university President Marc Tessier-Lavigne for delivery at Stanford’s 129th Commencement on June 11, 2022.

Remarks by Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne at the 2021 Convocation ceremony.

Remarks by Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne at the 2021 Commencement ceremony.

In remarks at the Annual Meeting of the Academic Council, President Tessier-Lavigne reflected on the past year and shared reasons for optimism about Stanford's future.

Remarks by Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne at the 2019 Convocation ceremony.

Following is the prepared text of remarks by university President Marc Tessier-Lavigne for delivery at Stanford’s 128th Commencement on June 16, 2019.

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

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