Category: Academics at Stanford

Stanford strengthens commitment to public service

“The summer after my freshman year, I found myself crushed into a taxi with five other people, heading to my first day of work in Congo Town, Liberia. That morning, it rained in torrents, and the roadside markets were eerily empty: the plantains packed up, the vendors hiding under umbrellas. Approaching the Hope Community Center,… Read more Stanford strengthens commitment to public service

What it means to be part of Stanford

Inspired by great books and minds,  President John Hennessy this week told Stanford’s newest students that a college education is more than just preparation for a job – it is the foundation for lifelong learning, enrichment and curiosity. Hennessy was one of several speakers at the university’s 125th Opening Convocation who addressed a crowd of… Read more What it means to be part of Stanford

Welcome to the Class of 2019 and transfer students!

Stanford is preparing to welcome 1,722 freshmen and 15 transfer students when New Student Orientation starts on Tuesday, Sept. 15. New Student Orientation (NSO) is six days of programs designed to introduce new students to the rich academic, social and cultural life at Stanford. NSO begins in the morning, when new students arrive at their… Read more Welcome to the Class of 2019 and transfer students!

President Hennessy writes to parents of new and continuing students

September 2015 Dear Stanford Parent: Welcome to a new year at Stanford! Each fall I look forward to sharing news from the university and welcoming your sons and daughters back to the Farm. In September we begin a celebration of Stanford’s 125th year—a celebration that will extend throughout the year and conclude with finale events… Read more President Hennessy writes to parents of new and continuing students

Resilience is the theme of summer reading for incoming students

The Class of 2019 received its first college reading assignment from Stanford President John Hennessy himself, an avid reader who chose three books for them to read over the summer about people who faced challenges and overcame adversity. During New Student Orientation in September, Hennessy will moderate a discussion with the authors of this year’s… Read more Resilience is the theme of summer reading for incoming students

15 FAQs for parents of new Stanford students

Approaching Stanford receives many questions from parents and families planning for their students’ arrival at Stanford in the fall. Below are 15 frequently asked questions and the resulting answers. Don’t see your question here? Email the Parent Helpline at mykidis@stanford.edu or check out the parent FAQ webpage. I plan to buy my son a bike… Read more 15 FAQs for parents of new Stanford students

Art and art history faculty, staff making plans for the McMurtry Building

Stanford’s art and art history faculty and staff are spending the summer moving to the arts district. The McMurtry Building, the new home for the Department of Art & Art History, will welcome students the first day of the fall term and be formally dedicated Oct. 6. The Art & Architecture Library opens in early… Read more Art and art history faculty, staff making plans for the McMurtry Building

Understanding the Honor Code

Since her arrival at Stanford a year ago, Susan Fleischmann, associate dean of student life and director of the Office of Community Standards (OCS), has been talking to students and faculty members about the Honor Code. The OCS, which is part of Student Affairs, administers the student conduct system through which alleged violations of the… Read more Understanding the Honor Code

President John Hennessy to step down in 2016

President John L. Hennessy has announced that he plans to step down as Stanford University’s 10th president after more than 15 years leading the transformation of one of the world’s foremost research institutions. Hennessy informed both the Board of Trustees and the Faculty Senate of his decision to depart his post in summer 2016, after… Read more President John Hennessy to step down in 2016

Stanford and the music industry collaborate to create leaders

Innovation and entrepreneurial thinking are key factors that make the music business a shape-shifting industry. They are also part of the learning ethos at Stanford – and will drive the Stanford/Warner Music Group Leadership Initiative. The goal of this initiative is to identify and develop a new generation of undergraduate Stanford students from across educational… Read more Stanford and the music industry collaborate to create leaders