Announcements

Projects underway this summer in the White Plaza area are upgrading community gathering spaces and infrastructure. Separate utility work is replacing essential underground systems. White Plaza is closed through July 24, with construction from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, and loud noise expected.

The Stanford website has a new look! Check out resources for faculty and staff, as well as quick links for common tools and tasks.

All faculty, students, postdocs, and staff can now access three university-approved AI suites – OpenAI ChatGPT Edu, Google Gemini Enterprise, and Anthropic Claude for Education – as part of a campus pilot running through August 2027.

Memorial Church will be closed to visitors through Oct. 31 for sound system renovations. Saturday weddings and Catholic Masses will continue during construction. CIRCLE Multi-Faith Center and Windhover Contemplative Center will remain open as spaces for prayer and meditation.

See a full list of undergraduates from all class years who received national and university awards for 2025-26 in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement.

Stanford Associates offers grants of up to $10,000 annually to fund projects that engage alumni as volunteers and participants. These one-time or seed grants are available to all Stanford departments. Submit your proposal by Sunday, Aug. 16.

The Center for Teaching and Learning congratulates the outstanding TAs who are recipients of the Centennial Teaching Assistant Award for 2026.

Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance invites proposals for agility projects that advance our understanding of human performance. Funding provides up to $100,000 per year for up to two years. Letters of intent due July 7.

Learn about the many programs available to help grad students gain professional experiences and explore varied career paths.

Take the new STARS course Values, Principles and Best Practices for Community Engagement before partnering with community organizations. This 60-minute, self-paced course helps staff and faculty build mutually beneficial relationships between Stanford and community organizations. Learn more and enroll.