University Speeches

Remarks at the 2019 Commencement 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 at 2018 Convocation ceremony

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

Remarks at 2018 Commencement ceremony

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

Remarks at 2017 Convocation ceremony

Remarks by Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne at the 2017 Convocation ceremony.

Remarks at 2017 Commencement ceremony

Remarks by university President Marc Tessier-Lavigne for delivery at Stanford’s 126th Commencement on June 18, 2017.

Inauguration address by Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne

Text of “The Purposeful University: A Place of Unlimited Potential,” by Marc Tessier-Lavigne, as prepared for delivery at his inauguration as Stanford’s 11th president on Oct. 21, 2016.

Remarks at 2016 Convocation ceremony

Prepared remarks by Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne at the 2016 Convocation ceremony.