In a message to the university community, President Marc Tessier-Lavigne discusses Stanford’s opposition to a new federal rule affecting international students this fall. The president wrote to the Department of Homeland Security urging the department to rescind the announcement, and Stanford will join an amicus brief challenging the new rule in court.
In an email to the university community, President Tessier-Lavigne outlines initiatives Stanford will be undertaking to address racial inequity and anti-Black racism.
Letter to the community regarding the Community Board on Public Safety
The President announced the establishment of a Community Board on Public Safety, which is tasked with building relationships and fostering communication and trust between Stanford’s Department of Public Safety and the broader campus community.
An update to our community on our approach to a gradual re-start of some campus operations once conditions allow, our initial planning for the fall quarter, and our financial future.
At the end of the first week under the Bay Area's shelter-in-place order, an update for the university community on COVID-19 and the Stanford community's response.
I am writing to share some further changes we need to make in our university operations as a result of further developments regarding the spread of COVID-19.
Information and background on Stanford’s response to the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, and the precautions we are taking to guard the safety and well-being of our entire community.
The new year is a time of optimism, of celebration and of rededication. It is also a time for taking on exciting opportunities and complex challenges, often simultaneously.
External review of athletic admissions reaches conclusions
An external review commissioned in the wake of Operation Varsity Blues found no evidence of additional fraud at Stanford but made recommendations for policies and procedures that the university will fully adopt.
Like all of you, surely, we both are struggling to comprehend the horrible incidents of gun violence that have occurred in the United States – first in Gilroy, Calif., a week ago; and this weekend in El Paso, Texas, and in Dayton, Ohio.
Many people in our community have been working through the emotional distress associated with the recent report of a noose on campus. There have been a number of positive steps in recent days, involving people coming together in solidarity and support for one another. We want to express our thanks to those in our community who have been leading these efforts to promote discussion and healing.
As many of you have seen in news reports, this weekend Stanford’s Department of Public Safety responded to a report of what was described as a noose near a residence for summer students.
President’s comments to the annual meeting of the Academic Council, May 23, 2019
At the annual Academic Council meeting on Thursday, May 24, 2019, the president, provost and other leaders outlined three strategic themes and 10 specific programmatic activities to guide Stanford in the next decade and beyond.
