Stanford apologizes for admissions limits on Jewish students in the 1950s and pledges action on steps to enhance Jewish life on campus
Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne apologized on behalf of the university and pledged action on recommendations in a task force report confirming Stanford limited the admission of Jewish students in the 1950s.
Update on DACA program following 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision
Last week, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a 2021 decision by a Texas federal judge ruling the original Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program unlawful.
During the Faculty Senate’s first meeting of the 2022-23 academic year on Thursday, senators heard presentations on the resiliency of campus infrastructure, the Associated Students of Stanford University, COVID-19, and the course registration system.
Five Stanford students among inaugural cohort of Voyager Scholars
The Voyager Scholarship was created by President Barack Obama, former First Lady Michelle Obama, and Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky to support students pursuing public service careers.
IDEAL Provostial Scholars Conference to explore racism across systems
Scholars will gather Oct. 7-8 for the inaugural Stanford IDEAL Provostial Scholars Conference “Inequity by Design: The Structural Forces Making and Erasing Racism.” The virtual conference is open to the public via livestream.
Stanford submits initial plans for future Belmont campus
The application for a Conceptual Development Plan includes a package of community benefits that was informed by extensive outreach to local residents and other stakeholders.
Stanford’s Carolyn Bertozzi wins Nobel Prize in chemistry
Stanford chemist Carolyn Bertozzi was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for her development of bioorthogonal reactions, which take place without disrupting the normal chemistry of the cell.
Stanford experts answer questions about the 2022 flu season and vaccine, including whether it's safe to get your COVID-19 booster and flu shot at the same time.
Portugal’s president visits Stanford to discuss sustainability
President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa discussed Portugal and California’s shared climate challenges and opportunities, and said he hoped his visit would be the beginning of a “long-lasting friendship” with Stanford.
Stanford Department of Public Safety releases 2021 Clery Act crime statistics
The Stanford Department of Public Safety has published the 2021 campus crime statistics on its website as part of the annual Safety, Security, and Fire Report.
New Stanford Libraries division supports scholars’ data needs
Peter Leonard, the inaugural assistant university librarian for research data services, on how the new division will enhance digital scholarship at Stanford by supporting the entire data life cycle – from inception to preservation.
Jan Barker Alexander leaves a 27-year legacy of community building at Stanford; she created programs that serve as a national model for intellectual engagement, cultural awareness, leadership development, and social justice.
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.
A new major that offers two tracks – a Bachelor of Science as well as a Bachelor of Arts – aims to help students become versatile and nimble data scientists of the future.
Update on resources available following Supreme Court ruling on abortion
Health plan benefits and other assistance is available to Stanford University employees and students seeking medical care not locally available to them.
Collaborations between Stanford University and the region’s many community colleges offer exposure to academic paths, from the social sciences to nanotechnology and beyond.
Kang Shen named director of Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute
Shen aims to advance institute philosophy focused on promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and cultivating the next generation of innovative leaders.
New Stanford postdoctoral program for energy research
Stanford’s new postdoctoral program in sustainable energy will accept up to 10 fellows annually for three years of fully supported interdisciplinary research. Eventually, a community of 30 exceptional scholars will work across the energy spectrum, from science to economics.
Stanford honors staff who help make research possible
Lab services manager Cathy Booth and computing support analyst Brian Palermo will be honored with the 2021 Marsh O’Neill Award for Exceptional and Enduring Support of Stanford University's Research Enterprise.
New faculty leadership announced for the Doerr School of Sustainability
Dean Arun Majumdar has named senior associate deans and associate deans whose expertise spans the many areas of scholarship being incorporated into the school. These leaders will serve for three years beginning Sept. 1.
Four Stanford Global Studies centers selected as Title VI National Resource Centers
The U.S. Department of Education has selected four Stanford Global Studies centers as Title VI National Resource Centers, which collaborate on programs to broaden opportunities for instruction and research on critical global issues.
Amicus brief in support of Harvard and University of North Carolina
The “friend of the court” brief filed by Stanford, MIT, and others urges the court to continue allowing universities to use race and ethnicity as one part of their multi-factored review of student admission applications.
