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Five things to know about Stanford’s Commencement

Richard Engel, a Stanford graduate who is the chief foreign correspondent for NBC News, will be the 2015 Commencement speaker. Stanford’s 124th Commencement Weekend, which is June 12-14, will also feature a Baccalaureate address by civil rights leader Vernon Jordan. Read more about both. Commencement annually attracts about 30,000 people. So families are encouraged to… Read more Five things to know about Stanford’s Commencement

Stanford seeks student input on campus climate, safety

Stanford is encouraging all students to participate in a survey on campus climate that will be launching next week. The anonymous online survey asks students about their perceptions of campus culture and safety, including their experiences with sexual harassment, sexual assault, stalking and relationship violence. The university will use the results to better understand the… Read more Stanford seeks student input on campus climate, safety

Provost's Task Force on Sexual Assault Policies and Practices report released

Provost John Etchemendy sent the following letter to the campus community issuing the report of the Provost’s Task Force on Sexual Assault Policies and Practices. The task force makes recommendations for enhancing education, support and investigation. April 8, 2015 Dear Members of the Stanford Community: I am writing to provide you with the report, being… Read more Provost's Task Force on Sexual Assault Policies and Practices report released

Stanford expands its financial aid program

Stanford is expanding financial aid by increasing the income thresholds at which parents are not expected to contribute toward educational costs. Under the new policy, effective fall 2015, Stanford will expect no parental contribution toward tuition from parents with annual incomes below $125,000 – previously $100,000 – and typical assets. And there will be zero… Read more Stanford expands its financial aid program

Cardinal Care and Dependent Health Insurance for 2015-16

Vaden Health Center has announced Cardinal Care and the Student Dependent Health Insurance Plan rates for the 2015-16 academic year. Cardinal Care will continue to be an annual plan. This means that acknowledgement of enrollment in the plan (or default enrollment in the absence of acknowledgement) OR waiver/exception in a student’s first registered quarter of… Read more Cardinal Care and Dependent Health Insurance for 2015-16

Some 3,800 visitors attend Parents' Weekend

More than 3,800 family members visited campus for this year’s Parents’ Weekend. They spent two days roaming the campus to share in dozens of activities that offered a sampler of student life at Stanford. University photographer Linda Cicero captured some of the highlights. Click here to see the slideshow.

Five things to know about Parents’ Weekend

Elaine Enos, executive director of Stanford’s Office of Special Events and Protocol, shares information she hopes parents know about Parents’ Weekend. The annual event, which will be held Feb. 27 and 28, is expected to attract more than 3,000 family members to campus.   See the Parents’ Weekend story from the December issue of the… Read more Five things to know about Parents’ Weekend

NBC's Richard Engel named graduation speaker

Richard Engel, the chief foreign correspondent for NBC News who has covered conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria, will be the 2015 Commencement speaker at Stanford. Stanford’s 124th Commencement Weekend, which is scheduled June 12-14, will also feature a Baccalaureate address by Vernon Jordan, a civil rights leader and former adviser to President Bill Clinton.… Read more NBC's Richard Engel named graduation speaker

Stanford welcomes families to the Farm on Feb. 27 and 28

Employment prospects for humanities and arts majors will be the topic of one of 14 lectures, presentations and talks to be offered at Parents’ Weekend on Feb. 27 and 28, 2015. Parents are encouraged to visit the Parents’ Weekend website to register for the popular annual event in advance. Also strongly encouraged is making early… Read more Stanford welcomes families to the Farm on Feb. 27 and 28

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