kchesley

Apple's Tim Cooks calls on graduates to be builders and to take responsibility

Commencement speaker and Apple CEO Tim Cook urged 2019 Stanford graduates to learn to take responsibility for that which they take credit, to lead lives of purpose marked by humility and to be builders with enduring legacies. Cook spoke to some 30,000 attendees, including graduates and their family and friends Sunday morning in Stanford Stadium.… Read more Apple's Tim Cooks calls on graduates to be builders and to take responsibility

Don't allow fear to override your commitment to faith, graduates urged

See the full story and video in Stanford Report. Amid adversity, never be afraid of what you are destined to do, said Ibtihaj Muhammad, an activist, entrepreneur and Olympic athlete, at Stanford’s Baccalaureate ceremony, a multifaith celebration for graduating students and their families and friends. “Each time you have to choose how to deal with… Read more Don't allow fear to override your commitment to faith, graduates urged

Stanford's 128th Commencement Weekend

Stanford will celebrate the graduates of the Class of 2019 during Commencement Weekend, which begins this evening, Thursday, June 13, with Senior Dinner on the Quad and ends with a host of diploma ceremonies and receptions on Sunday afternoon. The main event, the 128th Commencement, will take place Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.… Read more Stanford's 128th Commencement Weekend

What you should know about Commencement Weekend

Stanford is preparing to welcome some 30,000 family members and other visitors for Commencement Weekend, which is June 13 to 16. Here are some things families might find useful to know in advance about Stanford’s graduation. You will need a clear bag to enter Stanford Stadium. For safety reasons, family and friends can only bring… Read more What you should know about Commencement Weekend

Stanford Student Affairs adds three new staff members

Three staff positions that serve Stanford students were recently filled. Two are newly appointed associate deans of students who will also oversee the Black Community Services Center and El Centro Chicano y Latino. The third is an associate vice provost position, which was newly created to promote inclusion, community and integrative learning. Emelyn dela Peña… Read more Stanford Student Affairs adds three new staff members

Cardinal scholar-athletes recognized by the NCAA

Twelve Stanford varsity athletic programs recently received Division I Academic Progress Rate (APR) Public Recognition Awards from the NCAA. The 12 teams (six women, six men) posted multi-year APR scores in the top 10 percent of all programs in their respective sports. Stanford’s 12 programs receiving Public Recognition Awards include field hockey, men’s basketball, women’s… Read more Cardinal scholar-athletes recognized by the NCAA

Why parents/guardians and students should talk about bike safety

While biking is generally safe at Stanford, all it takes is one unfortunate crash to change a student’s life in an instant. Bike crashes happen. But wearing a helmet can change the outcome. Consider the tale of two students. Without a helmet, she awakens in the hospital. Stanford student Kali Lindsay was riding her bike… Read more Why parents/guardians and students should talk about bike safety

Stanford joins in nationwide survey on sexual assault and harassment

One year ago, Provost Persis Drell announced Stanford’s plan to join the Association of American Universities (AAU) in a nationwide survey to understand the prevalence of sexual assault, harassment and other forms of sexual violence on U.S. college campuses. Since then, Stanford has been preparing for the survey to ensure maximum participation among students. The… Read more Stanford joins in nationwide survey on sexual assault and harassment

Gordon Chang named senior associate vice provost for undergraduate education

History Professor Gordon H. Chang has been named senior associate vice provost for undergraduate education by Harry J. Elam Jr., senior vice provost for education and vice provost for undergraduate education. Elam said Chang will advise him and assist with the overall management of the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education (VPUE), which is… Read more Gordon Chang named senior associate vice provost for undergraduate education

Stanford information on college admissions case

The U.S. Department of Justice has charged a number of people around the country in an alleged scheme in which payments were made to try to win the admission of prospective students to a number of U.S. colleges and universities. Stanford’s former head sailing coach pleaded guilty to a charge in this case. There have… Read more Stanford information on college admissions case