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Stanford prepares to welcome 30,000 for Commencement Weekend

May 2, 2014 9:40 pm
Husband and wife philanthropists Bill and Melinda Gates will share the podium as the 2014 Commencement speakers at Stanford. Stanford’s 123rd Commencement Weekend, scheduled June 13-15, will also feature a Class Day lecture by Associate Professor of Communication Fred Turner and a Baccalaureate address by Zen Buddhist priest and poet Norman Fischer. The Class Day… Read more Stanford prepares to welcome 30,000 for Commencement Weekend

Engineering coterm students gain skills and experience

April 8, 2014 11:44 pm
About 40 percent of the school’s undergraduates become coterms (formally known as coterminal students), leveraging their time at Stanford to add a master’s degree to their credentials. By Andrew Myers Today Justin Rosenstein is the co-founder of startup Asana and former engineering technical lead at Facebook. But only a few years ago he was an… Read more Engineering coterm students gain skills and experience

Applicants for Class of 2018 set record at Stanford

April 8, 2014 11:34 pm
Stanford sent notification letters in late March to high school students around the world, inviting them to join the Class of 2018. The university has offered admission to 2,138 students, including 748 applicants who were accepted last December through the early action program. Richard H. Shaw, dean of admission and financial aid, said the Class… Read more Applicants for Class of 2018 set record at Stanford

Stanford to offer new undergraduate majors integrating humanities and computer science

March 7, 2014 11:37 pm
In a new experiment aimed at integrating the humanities and computer science while providing students with unique educational experiences, Stanford will offer undergraduates the opportunity to pursue a new “joint major” in computer science and either English or music starting in fall 2014. The Faculty Senate approved the new joint majors on Thursday, March 6.… Read more Stanford to offer new undergraduate majors integrating humanities and computer science

Provost talks about drinking, bike safety, choosing majors and the myths of college finances

February 25, 2014 11:42 pm
Provost John Etchemendy welcomed parents and other family members to Parents’ Weekend on Feb. 21. In his speech, he asked parents to help curb risky drinking among students, increase bike safety and ensure students pick majors for the right reasons. Following is an edited version of his talk. Thank you to all the family members… Read more Provost talks about drinking, bike safety, choosing majors and the myths of college finances

Parents' Weekend offers a window into students' world

February 24, 2014 7:09 pm
More than 3,600 family members arrived on campus Feb. 21 and 22 to take part in lectures, tours, performances and question-and-answer sessions with senior officials, including university Provost John Etchemendy and President John Hennessy. The smiles on students and their family members matched the sunny skies. The two days were packed with opportunities for family… Read more Parents' Weekend offers a window into students' world

Abundance of caution closes Stanford campus buildings

February 12, 2014 12:45 am
Out of an abundance of caution, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) closed Tresidder Memorial Union and many of the surrounding buildings Tuesday morning in response to a reported suspicious backpack. By 12:30 p.m., police determined that there was no threat and began the process of reopening the closed buildings. Among the buildings closed were… Read more Abundance of caution closes Stanford campus buildings

Stanford announces tuition, reaffirms financial aid commitment

February 12, 2014 12:43 am
The Stanford Board of Trustees has approved a 3.5 percent increase in undergraduate tuition for the 2014-15 school year and has reaffirmed its commitment to keeping a Stanford education accessible and affordable through need-blind admission and a generous need-based financial aid program for students. Total undergraduate charges will increase to $58,388 next year, including $44,184… Read more Stanford announces tuition, reaffirms financial aid commitment

What happens when a Stanford student gets sick?

February 6, 2014 6:03 pm
This year is shaping up to be an especially severe flu season in California as a whole, but, fortunately, not at Stanford so far. Dr. Ira Friedman, director of Vaden Health Center, talks about the challenges of dealing with flu and other communicable illnesses at Stanford. How is the flu season at Stanford at this… Read more What happens when a Stanford student gets sick?

Stanford plans to launch overseas studies program in Istanbul

January 28, 2014 10:35 pm
In January 2015, Stanford will launch a pilot program in Istanbul, the university’s first overseas studies program in a predominantly Muslim country, Ramón Saldívar, director of the Bing Overseas Studies Program, announced at a recent Faculty Senate meeting. Saldívar described Istanbul as an extraordinary place whose magical qualities can be discovered simply by walking its… Read more Stanford plans to launch overseas studies program in Istanbul