President Marc Tessier-Lavigne reviewed the progress made toward implementing the university’s Long-Range Vision during his annual report to the Academic Council on Thursday. A faculty panel discussion moderated by Provost Persis Drell touched on key academic themes.
Investments of $1.1 billion from John and Ann Doerr, along with gifts from other philanthropists, catalyze interdisciplinary efforts to tackle urgent climate and sustainability challenges facing people and ecosystems worldwide.
A professor of mechanical engineering and former co-director of the Precourt Institute for Energy, Majumdar has expertise in energy solutions and policies through his research on sustainable grid technologies and his experience in both industry and government.
Richard Saller, the Kleinheinz Family Professor of European Studies, will become the next director of Stanford’s Distinguished Careers Institute, taking over from founding director Phil Pizzo.
The Faculty Senate heard reports on undergraduate education and campus security cameras during Thursday’s meeting. The senate also voted to approve a proposed emergency governance policy.
Former U.S. President Barack Obama delivered a keynote address about how information is created and consumed, and the threat that disinformation poses to democracy.
In a message to the community, Russell Furr, associate vice provost for environmental health and safety, shares an update on steps the university is taking to help minimize the spread of COVID-19.
