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Stanford Athletics registers high graduation rates

Stanford Athletics registered an overall graduation rate of 98 percent in the latest Graduation Success Rate (GSR) report recently released by the NCAA. Included in that total were 19 programs earning a 100 percent graduation rate. Both the GSR and Federal Graduation Rates (FGR) are based upon classes from 2005-08 and reflect the percentage of… Read more Stanford Athletics registers high graduation rates

Results of campus climate survey released

A survey of Stanford undergraduate and graduate students has found that 1.9 percent of respondents have experienced a sexual assault, as defined in university policy, since starting their degree program at Stanford. Another 14.2 percent have experienced some other form of sexual misconduct. The figures are higher for women and for gender-diverse respondents. Among undergraduate… Read more Results of campus climate survey released

Stanford suspends Istanbul Program

Stanford has decided to postpone the Winter Quarter 2015-16 session of the Istanbul Overseas Studies Program, citing a recent Turkey Travel Warning issued by the U.S. State Department and rising concerns among students about traveling to the country, according to Ramón Saldívar, director of the Bing Overseas Studies Program. Saldívar said he made the decision… Read more Stanford suspends Istanbul Program

2015 safety report provides crime stats and tips for staying safe

Burglaries on campus dropped sharply in 2014, according to the 2015 Safety, Security and Fire Report, issued this week by the Stanford Department of Public Safety. And as it does every year, the report provides information on a range of incidents on campus from stalking to hate crimes. It also offers advice on staying safe… Read more 2015 safety report provides crime stats and tips for staying safe

Survey shows frequent parent-student communication

The vast majority of Stanford parents—86 percent—talk to their children via text, email or phone at least once a week, according to a recent survey of Stanford Parents’ Newsletter readers. Specifically, 13 percent of parents who chose to take the survey say they communicate with their kids daily, 41 percent two to three times per… Read more Survey shows frequent parent-student communication

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

Stanford Career Education introduces 'BEAM'

With the continuing evolution of career education on campus, it’s time to add a new acronym to the Stanford vocabulary: BEAM, which stands for Bridging Education, Ambition and Meaningful Work, and sums up the vision of Stanford Career Education. Stanford Career Education is the new identity of the former Career Development Center and BEAM is… Read more Stanford Career Education introduces 'BEAM'