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Office of the 11th President

Farewell message from Marc Tessier-Lavigne

Stanford University’s 11th president expresses his gratitude to the Stanford community.

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President’s message to the Stanford community

Read President Tessier-Lavigne’s message to the Stanford community.

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A message on graduate student union election results

Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne and Provost Persis Drell share the results of the graduate student unionization election, as tallied by the National Labor Relations Board.

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President’s message regarding Supreme Court ruling on race-conscious university admissions

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision on college admissions policies, Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne reaffirms the university’s commitment to an educational and research environment whose excellence is fostered by diversity in all forms.

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Upcoming graduate student union election

A message from the president and provost to the Stanford community regarding the graduate student unionization effort.

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A message on graduate student unionization

In a letter to the campus community, President Marc Tessier-Lavigne and Provost Persis Drell address the public launch of a unionization campaign by the Stanford Graduate Workers Union (SGWU).

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Welcome to spring quarter

In his spring quarter welcome message, Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne reflects on how reasoned discourse and vigorous inquiry of diverse ideas are central to the pursuit of learning that connects all of us at Stanford.

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President’s remarks to Faculty Senate on academic freedom

President Marc Tessier-Lavigne delivered these remarks at the Faculty Senate meeting of January 26, 2023.

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Welcome to winter quarter

In his winter quarter welcome message, Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne reflects on our progress and looks ahead to the new quarter and beyond.

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IT website in the news

Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne addresses recent media coverage of a website for Stanford’s Information Technology (IT) community that discussed an “Elimination of Harmful Language Initiative” undertaken by that community.

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Veterans Day letter from Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne

President Tessier-Lavigne’s letter will be placed with wreaths in Memorial Court and at Memorial Auditorium today.

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The history of Jewish admissions and experience at Stanford

President Marc Tessier-Lavigne issues an institutional apology after a task force confirms that Stanford undertook efforts to limit the admission of Jewish students in the 1950s.

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Fall quarter welcome

President Marc Tessier-Lavigne shares how Stanford is ramping up efforts on important initiatives this year, while also focusing on building a strong and supportive community.

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President’s statement on discovery of noose

Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne shares distress, outrage, and urgent resolve regarding Sunday’s incident.

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Welcome to spring quarter

Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne welcomes the campus community to spring quarter by highlighting upcoming events, progress on the new school focused on climate and sustainability and university awards that celebrate excellence in our community.

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President’s remarks to the Faculty Senate on invasion of Ukraine

President Marc Tessier-Lavigne made the following comments at the Faculty Senate meeting on Feb. 24, 2022.

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Affordability enhancements at Stanford

In a message to the campus community, Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne and Provost Persis Drell announce new steps Stanford is taking to enhance affordability for staff, faculty, graduate students and postdoctoral scholars

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Welcome to winter quarter

As we begin the new quarter, Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne shares some context around the university’s decision-making regarding the omicron variant and expresses gratitude for our community’s adaptability, partnership and perseverance.

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Veterans Day letter from Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne

President Tessier-Lavigne’s letter will be placed with wreaths in Memorial Court and at Memorial Auditorium today.

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Statement from Stanford president and Humanities & Sciences dean

Stanford University President Marc Tessier-Lavigne and Dean Debra Satz of the Stanford School of Humanities and Sciences issued this statement.

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Renewing our community this fall

Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne welcomes the campus community to fall quarter and urges grace and empathy as we come back together.

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Remembering Sept. 11

In a message to the Stanford community, President Marc Tessier-Lavigne reflects on the 20 years since Sept. 11.

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Follow-up on disturbing social media posts

Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne addresses the university community in a follow-up message regarding disturbing social media posts.

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Disturbing social media posts

Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne addresses the university community regarding a series of social media posts circulating online.

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The Community Board on Public Safety’s report

Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne addresses the university community regarding the Community Board on Public Safety’s first annual progress report.

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Faculty Senate remarks on speech that limits others’ speech

President Marc Tessier-Lavigne made these comments at the Faculty Senate meeting on June 10, 2021.

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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

In a message to the campus community, President Marc Tessier-Lavigne and Provost Persis Drell spotlight Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

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The verdict in Minneapolis

President Marc Tessier-Lavigne addresses the campus community following the guilty verdicts in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd.

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Stanford plans in-person Commencement 2021 celebration

In a message to the campus community, President Marc Tessier-Lavigne announces that improvements in the public health situation and relaxation of the state’s public health orders make possible plans for a limited in-person Commencement celebration in Stanford Stadium in June.

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Message from President Tessier-Lavigne: Confronting racial injustice

In a message to the campus community, President Marc Tessier-Lavigne addresses the trial of Derek Chauvin as well as persistent racial injustice committed against people of color in the United States. He notes the work that Stanford is doing to address equity and inclusion issues on campus and spotlights resources available following the Chauvin verdict.

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