Marc Tessier-Lavigne welcomes the campus community to spring quarter, especially those students returning to campus. He notes the importance of collective responsibility, both in ensuring the health and safety of others on campus, but also more broadly in informing how university thought leaders are considering Stanford’s impact in the years ahead.
In a message to the Stanford community, President Marc Tessier-Lavigne and Provost Persis Drell highlight events celebrating Stanford women and address barriers women continue to face.
In a message to the campus community, President Marc Tessier-Lavigne and Provost Persis Drell announce Stanford’s undergraduate plans for the spring quarter.
In a message to the campus community, President Marc Tessier-Lavigne addresses how Stanford will celebrate the Class of 2021, as well as the timing for the announcement of spring quarter plans.
President Marc Tessier-Lavigne and Provost Persis Drell sent the following message to the campus community on the celebration of Black History Month at Stanford.
President Marc Tessier-Lavigne and Provost Persis Drell sent the following message to undergraduate students regarding the next steps to rollout of the ResX initiative.
President Marc Tessier-Lavigne: Welcome to winter quarter
In a message to the campus community, President Marc Tessier-Lavigne addresses the near-term impacts and response to COVID, the longer-term focus of the university and the state of the U.S. democracy.
Due to the continuing COVID-19 surge, lengthening public health restrictions and their likely impact on the on-campus undergraduate experience, Stanford unfortunately will not be able to have the frosh and sophomore classes on campus for the winter quarter as planned.
President Marc Tessier-Lavigne on Wednesday’s events in Washington
In a message to the campus community, President Marc Tessier-Lavigne called the violence at the U.S. Capitol building both shocking and deeply troubling. At the same time, he expressed his deep faith in the American spirit and commitment to democracy.
During Monday’s Campus Conversation, the president and provost encouraged perseverance in light of a COVID-19 surge as they updated the Stanford community on pandemic responses, winter quarter plans and efforts to advance diversity and inclusion.
Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne named an Officer of the Order of Canada
Tessier-Lavigne, who holds dual U.S. and Canadian citizenship, was recognized for his work in developmental neuroscience, his academic leadership and his advocacy of science.
Stanford trustee Charles Young appointed to chair newly established Black Community Council
The Black Community Council will engage Black alumni, students, staff and faculty for oversight of initiatives focused on supporting Stanford’s Black community.
Stanford joins lawsuit challenging new H-1B visa rules
Stanford has joined with universities, businesses and research organizations in a lawsuit challenging U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rules that would make drastic changes to the H-1B visa program.
Marc Tessier-Lavigne sat down with GZERO World’s Ian Bremmer to discuss Stanford’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. View the video or the podcast.
In a message to the Stanford community at the start of the academic year, President Tessier-Lavigne reflects on these unprecedented times and shares his thoughts about the months ahead.
A message on campus zones to support health and safety
President Tessier-Lavigne writes on the establishment of temporary campus zones, aligned with guidance from the State of California, to support health and safety amid the continuing pandemic.
President’s update on autumn 2020 undergraduate education
In an email to the university community, President Tessier-Lavigne announces adjustments to Stanford’s plans for the undergraduate autumn quarter due to continuing public health conditions.
In a message to the Stanford community, President Tessier-Lavigne provides an update on the budget planning process and its implications for the university’s workforce.
In an email to the campus community, President Marc Tessier-Lavigne discusses the federal government’s decision today to rescind its July 6 guidance requiring nonimmigrant students who are not taking in-person classes in fall 2020 to leave the United States.
President Tessier-Lavigne, Provost Drell and Director of Athletics Bernard Muir discuss reductions in Stanford varsity sports being undertaken to support financial sustainability and competitive excellence.
