University Speeches

In remarks at the annual meeting of the Academic Council, President Tessier-Lavigne reflected on progress the university has made over the past year.

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.