Stanford alum, business school dean Jonathan Levin named Stanford president
Jonathan Levin, a distinguished economist and Stanford alumnus who has led the Stanford Graduate School of Business as dean for the last eight years, has been appointed the next president of Stanford University, the Board of Trustees announced today.
The Stanford Board of Trustees set tuition for the 2024-25 school year, heard a presentation on the university’s research enterprise, discussed efforts to promote civil discourse, and approved a building project, among other matters, during their first meeting of 2024.
Board of Trustees approves new Department of Environmental Social Sciences
During its last meeting of 2023, the Stanford Board of Trustees approved the creation of the Department of Environmental Social Sciences, heard an update on the campus climate, received the university’s annual financial report, and approved construction for the Arrillaga Tennis Center–Taube Pavilion, among other items.
Department of African and African American Studies will open in January
The Stanford Board of Trustees approved the creation of the Department of African and African American Studies, heard updates from the university’s new leadership, and received reports on the needs of students with disabilities and advancements in the arts, among other matters.
Jerry Yang, chair of the Stanford Board of Trustees, announces the formation of the committee that will lead a comprehensive search for the university’s 13th president.
The Special Committee of the Board of Trustees provides an update on progress and timing regarding its review of issues related to academic articles in which Stanford’s president is a listed author.
The Special Committee of the Board of Trustees provides an update on its review of issues relating to academic articles in which Stanford’s president is a listed author.
Update from the Board of Trustees Special Committee
In an update to the university community, the chair of the special committee writes that a panel of scientific experts has been engaged as part of the review of academic articles in which Stanford’s president is a listed author.
Stanford’s Board of Trustees received the university’s annual financial report, advanced building projects, and heard updates on issues such as student mental health and well-being, among other matters of business, during its final meeting of 2022.
