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Most Stanford Parking Permits Are Now Virtual

With the start of the new academic year, most Stanford parking permits are now virtual, saving students the hassle of waiting in line for a physical permit at Parking & Transportation Services. Stanford recently launched a new virtual parking permit system, meaning that, instead of purchasing a physical sticker or hang tag, your student’s license… Read more Most Stanford Parking Permits Are Now Virtual

Stanford will no longer announce undergraduate application numbers

Beginning in fall 2018, Stanford will no longer publicize data regarding the numbers of undergraduate applications it receives during the early or regular admission cycle. This move is intended as a small step in reducing the outsized emphasis placed on the admission rates at U.S. colleges and universities. During the admission process itself, and when… Read more Stanford will no longer announce undergraduate application numbers

New students engage in 'Three Books Chats'

During a recent online discussion about Signs Preceding the End of the World, incoming Stanford students posed questions, discussed themes and shared favorite passages from the novel, which they read over the summer under the Three Books program. Signs, written by contemporary Mexican author Yuri Herrera, tells the apocalyptic story of a young woman, Makina,… Read more New students engage in 'Three Books Chats'

President outlines new vision for Stanford's future

President Marc Tessier-Lavigne recently outlined a new vision for the future of Stanford before the Academic Council, including initiatives to support the campus community and to advance teaching and research over the next decade and beyond to better serve the region, the nation and the world. The initiatives – and the vision upon which they… Read more President outlines new vision for Stanford's future

10 things to know about Stanford Commencement

Stanford is preparing for Commencement Weekend 2018, which will be held June 15 to 17. The event will attract some 30,000 people to campus, so families are encouraged to plan their visit early. Here are 10 things families might find useful to know about Stanford’s graduation. There is a new clear-bag policy for Stanford Stadium.… Read more 10 things to know about Stanford Commencement

Vice Provost Susie Brubaker-Cole talks about Stanford's students

Seven months ago, Vice Provost for Student Affairs Susie Brubaker-Cole left Oregon State University to return to Stanford, where she served as associate vice provost for undergraduate education from 1999 to 2008 and as a resident fellow. Today, she oversees more than 25 offices and centers that offer resources, advising and support to 16,000 Stanford… Read more Vice Provost Susie Brubaker-Cole talks about Stanford's students

Report on Stanford's undergraduate education

Stanford is working to better support undergraduate students, including through additional resources for first-generation students, new first-year learning opportunities, strengthening the advising program and more attention to student health and well-being. “Our students have abundant opportunities here. We want students to find their own definition of Stanford,” said Senior Vice Provost for Education Harry Elam,… Read more Report on Stanford's undergraduate education

Elizabeth Alexander is named Baccalaureate speaker

Writer, poet and memoirist Elizabeth Alexander has been named speaker for this year’s Baccalaureate. The multifaith celebration led by graduating students will take place on Saturday, June 16, at 10 a.m. in the Main Quad. Alexander joins award-winning actor and alumnus Sterling K. Brown, who was previously named Commencement speaker. Alexander is president of the… Read more Elizabeth Alexander is named Baccalaureate speaker

Learning academic resilience at Stanford

Even Stanford students sometimes face academic challenges that they find daunting. Adina Glickman, director of learning strategy programs, founded the Stanford Resilience Project in 2011 to help students learn from the setbacks that are part of a rigorous education. She talks about the project and about the academic challenges that Stanford students experience—and offers advice… Read more Learning academic resilience at Stanford

Why won't they wear bike helmets?

There are an estimated 13,000 bicyclists pedaling around on the Stanford campus each day, creating an abundance of opportunities for cyclists to cross paths with fellow cyclists, motor vehicles, pedestrians—even stationary objects. Stanford Assistant Director of Active Mobility Ariadne Delon Scott talks about what parents ought to know about bike safety at Stanford. What is… Read more Why won't they wear bike helmets?