Stanford alum, business school dean Jonathan Levin named Stanford president
Jonathan Levin, a distinguished economist and Stanford alumnus who has led the Stanford Graduate School of Business as dean for the last eight years, has been appointed the next president of Stanford University, the Board of Trustees announced today.
The Stanford Board of Trustees set tuition for the 2024-25 school year, heard a presentation on the university’s research enterprise, discussed efforts to promote civil discourse, and approved a building project, among other matters, during their first meeting of 2024.
Board of Trustees approves new Department of Environmental Social Sciences
During its last meeting of 2023, the Stanford Board of Trustees approved the creation of the Department of Environmental Social Sciences, heard an update on the campus climate, received the university’s annual financial report, and approved construction for the Arrillaga Tennis Center–Taube Pavilion, among other items.
Department of African and African American Studies will open in January
The Stanford Board of Trustees approved the creation of the Department of African and African American Studies, heard updates from the university’s new leadership, and received reports on the needs of students with disabilities and advancements in the arts, among other matters.
Jerry Yang, chair of the Stanford Board of Trustees, announces the formation of the committee that will lead a comprehensive search for the university’s 13th president.
The Special Committee of the Board of Trustees provides an update on progress and timing regarding its review of issues related to academic articles in which Stanford’s president is a listed author.
The Special Committee of the Board of Trustees provides an update on its review of issues relating to academic articles in which Stanford’s president is a listed author.
Update from the Board of Trustees Special Committee
In an update to the university community, the chair of the special committee writes that a panel of scientific experts has been engaged as part of the review of academic articles in which Stanford’s president is a listed author.
Stanford’s Board of Trustees received the university’s annual financial report, advanced building projects, and heard updates on issues such as student mental health and well-being, among other matters of business, during its final meeting of 2022.
A special committee of the Board of Trustees provides additional information on its review relating to academic articles in which Stanford’s president is a listed author. Input to the committee is welcomed via a new email address.
The chair of Stanford University's Board of Trustees issued this statement regarding a Special Committee of the Board appointed to assess allegations regarding research accuracy in certain scientific articles in which President Marc Tessier-Lavigne is a listed author.
Stanford trustees discuss ‘values’ in Long-Range Vision initiatives
At a meeting at which the Stanford Board of Trustees expanded financial aid and kept tuition steady, members also met with faculty at the heart of the university’s Long-Range Vision initiatives.
Alumna Roberta Denning elected to Stanford Board of Trustees
Alumna Roberta Denning, known for her advocacy of the arts and humanities at Stanford, has been elected to the university’s Board of Trustees. Her term begins Feb. 1.
Jerry Yang elected chair of Stanford University Board of Trustees
Stanford alumnus Jerry Yang, founding partner of AME Cloud Ventures and co-founder of Yahoo!, has been elected chair of the Stanford University Board of Trustees, succeeding Jeff Raikes.
