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Stanford's commitment to combatting sexual violence

Stanford has undertaken aggressive efforts in recent years to combat sexual violence and to provide support to those who experience it. Stanford adopted the “yes means yes” affirmative consent standard in its policies in 2012, two years before it became law in California. We have created new campus offices devoted specifically to sexual violence education,… Read more Stanford's commitment to combatting sexual violence

Straight talk about active shooter situations

In the aftermath of a shooting and lockdown at the UCLA campus on Wednesday, Stanford Police Chief Laura Wilson and Stanford Emergency Manager Keith Perry spoke to Stanford Report about precautions the campus community can take in such an emergency and preventive efforts on campus. What actions should individuals be prepared to take if confronted… Read more Straight talk about active shooter situations

Stanford freshmen to receive free bike helmets

Stanford freshmen will receive free bicycle helmets when they arrive on campus in the fall of 2016, thanks to a gift from two Stanford parents committed to increasing the safety of bike riding on campus. Russell Siegelman, a Stanford parent who also lectures in the Graduate School of Business, is an avid cyclist who has… Read more Stanford freshmen to receive free bike helmets

Stanford faculty launch a new Humanities Core

In the 2016-17 academic year, faculty at Stanford are launching a new Humanities Core, an integrated program of courses and seminars designed to provide undergraduates with a structured and guided pathway into the humanities. The plan is for students who fulfill the requirements of the new program to earn a Humanities Core certificate – a… Read more Stanford faculty launch a new Humanities Core

Know before you go: medical travel consultations

According to research from the university’s travel registry, many Stanford students, faculty and staff travel internationally during the summer whether for recreation or research. Well-prepared travelers will include these two items on their checklist of to-do tasks: reviewing the Provost’s International Travel Policy and registering their trip with the university travel registry. The Office of… Read more Know before you go: medical travel consultations

Five things for parents to know about Stanford’s 2016 Commencement Weekend

Stanford already has begun preparing for Commencement Weekend 2016, which will be held June 11 and 12. The event will attract some 30,000 people to the Stanford campus. Here are five things parents might like to know as they prepare for the big event. Who is giving the Commencement speech this year? Filmmaker Ken Burns… Read more Five things for parents to know about Stanford’s 2016 Commencement Weekend

At Stanford, inclusion is everyone's work

When the Marshall Scholarship selection committee invited Alejandro Ruizesparza to the British Consulate-General office in Chicago for an interview, the Stanford senior faced a small, but significant, problem. Ruizesparza, who is the first member of his family to attend a four-year university, didn’t own a suit. Under a new program Stanford launched last fall, known… Read more At Stanford, inclusion is everyone's work

Confidential Support Team offers 'first stop' for students impacted by sexual assault, relationship violence

Helen Wilson recently became director of the Confidential Support Team (CST), a Stanford center that offers support and counseling to students impacted by sexual assault and relationship violence, including domestic abuse, intimate partner abuse, stalking, and sexual or gender-based harassment. The CST is jointly sponsored by the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the… Read more Confidential Support Team offers 'first stop' for students impacted by sexual assault, relationship violence

Students, administrators convene process to advance diversity, inclusion at Stanford

In response to concerns raised by a group called the Who’s Teaching Us coalition, Stanford leaders and student representatives are convening discussions on multiple subjects focused on advancing diversity and inclusion on campus. Students and senior Stanford leaders have begun a series of collaborative discussions to investigate and address concerns recently identified by a coalition… Read more Students, administrators convene process to advance diversity, inclusion at Stanford

President and Provost discuss alcohol policies

President John Hennessy and Provost John Etchemendy have issued the following letter to Stanford students: Dear Students: Last night, the two of us met with the Resident Fellows from across the Stanford campus to begin renewing our community’s conversation about a persistent challenge: alcohol misuse. Colleges and universities across the country continue to wrestle with… Read more President and Provost discuss alcohol policies