Office of the President

Update to students regarding White Plaza

A message from the president and provost providing further updates to Stanford students regarding White Plaza.

Message to students regarding White Plaza

A message to students from the president and provost regarding activity in White Plaza.

Letter to admitted undergraduates

In a letter sent to students admitted to the Class of 2028, President Richard Saller and Provost Jenny Martinez emphasized the importance of freedom of thought, inquiry, and expression at Stanford – and encouraged students to engage disagreement “with an open and curious mind.”

Welcome back message to students

Stanford President Richard Saller and Provost Jenny Martinez welcome students back to campus for winter quarter and offer their support.

New steps to support campus communities

Stanford President Richard Saller and Provost Jenny Martinez announce additional steps to support campus communities.

Veterans Day letter from Stanford President Richard Saller

President Richard Saller’s letter will be placed with wreaths in Memorial Court and at Memorial Auditorium today.

Campus message on hit-and-run incident

President Richard Saller and Provost Jenny Martinez sent this message to the campus community on November 3, 2023.

The safety and well-being of our campus community

As the violence in Israel and Gaza continues, a message from President Saller and Provost Martinez about campus safety.

Inauguration address by President Richard Saller

President Richard Saller delivered these remarks at his inauguration as Stanford’s 12th President on Oct. 16, 2023.

An update for the Stanford community

In a message to the campus community, the president and provost shared their thoughts on the current crisis as well as the place and purpose of universities when it comes to global events.

President Saller and Provost Martinez on the Middle East conflict

Remarks at the 133rd Opening Convocation

Stanford President Richard Saller delivered these remarks at the 133rd Opening Convocation ceremony on Sept. 19, 2023.

Approaching the 2023-24 year

President Richard Saller welcomes the Stanford community to the new academic year.

Stanford’s next provost

Incoming President Richard Saller announces that Jenny S. Martinez, dean of Stanford Law School, has been named Stanford’s 14th provost.