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May 26, 2021

Stanford launches search for the next vice president for the arts

A broad search committee of on- and off-campus constituencies expects to make its recommendation to the president by fall.

May 24, 2021

Second cohort of Stanford Science Fellows named

The postdoctoral program that fosters foundational scientific research by a diverse community of top researchers starts its second year.

May 7, 2021

Achievements honored, losses noted at annual gathering of Academic Council

In a presentation to the Academic Council, President Tessier-Lavigne summarized reasons for optimism post-pandemic, including progress made on the Long-Range Vision, the university’s improving financial position and the attributes of the campus community.

Stanford News — April 20, 2021

Hard-to-quantify emissions are the next frontier for Stanford sustainability goals

Stanford is celebrating Earth Day with a week of virtual events and is looking ahead to additional ways the campus can reach ambitious net-zero emissions goals, including tackling emissions from campus food, goods, travel and investments.

Stanford News — April 7, 2021

Undergraduate housing neighborhoods announced

New neighborhoods created out of existing student housing support lasting friendships and community for students throughout their time at Stanford.

Stanford News — April 1, 2021

Stanford accelerators move knowledge to impact in the world

Stanford’s Long-Range Vision seeks to increase and accelerate both the creation of new knowledge through foundational research and the uptake of that knowledge as solutions for urgent problems in climate, learning, health and society.

March 17, 2021

University leaders discuss decision-making in the time of COVID-19

The university’s response to the pandemic has required countless short- and long-term decisions and has drawn on the expertise of hundreds across the campus community.

March 17, 2021

Citizenship course piloted

“Citizenship in the 21st Century” is being piloted during the winter quarter as part of a new core curriculum for first-year students.

March 15, 2021

Stanford announces IDEAL Provostial Fellows appointments

Catherine Duarte is one of five early-career scholars who will join Stanford this fall as part of a program to increase research and teaching in race and ethnicity.

Stanford News — March 9, 2021

Faculty deliberation supports proposals for new school focused on climate and sustainability

After participating in a Deliberative Polling event, faculty showed majority support for proposals relating to the organization and structure of the new school focused on climate and sustainability – but not without debate.