Stanford
From its founding in California in the late 19th century until today, Stanford has been infused with the American West’s spirit of openness and possibility. We believe strongly in the mission of higher education – to create and share knowledge and to prepare students to be curious, to think critically, and to contribute to the world. With world-class scholars and seven schools located together on a single campus, Stanford offers academic excellence across the broadest array of disciplines. It also is an engine of innovation, blending theory and practice to move ideas and discoveries from labs and classrooms out into the world. We strive to foster a culture of expansive inquiry, fresh thinking, searching discussion, and freedom of thought – preparing students for leadership and engaged citizenship in the world.
Nobel Reflections: William Moerner’s Prize Story
Scientists track microplastics through oceans, animals, and us
President Levin in conversation with Ava Brown, ’26, and Josh Bahk, ’27
Highlights from Stanford’s 135th Opening Convocation Ceremony
American Football 101
President Levin addresses the Class of 2029
Bennie Nkwantabisa, ’26, delivers Convocation address
Class of 2029 Move-in Day
Protecting Sacred Land: Sáttítla Highlands National Monument
Stanford University | Baskets to Breakthroughs
Stanford Solar Car Project celebrates podium finish at Grand Prix competition
AI-powered dog robots, built by students
VR training could make managers more empathetic
The world's largest digital camera produces its first images
2025 Baccalaureate Celebration
Commencement remarks by President Jonathan Levin
Stanford’s 134th Commencement ceremony
2025 Commencement Highlights: Katie Ledecky, ’20
Stanford’s 2025 Commencement Wacky Walk
Katie Ledecky addresses the Class of 2025
2025 Stanford Baccalaureate Highlights
Meet Diego Kagurabadza, '25
Meet Lucy Duckworth, '25
Meet Khoi Young, '25
Meet Angeline Yu, '25
Spring into service
Admit Weekend 2025
Meet Our Faculty: Anna Lembke
Stanford's inaugural 3-Minute Thesis Competition
Saving languages from digital extinction