Grads called to pursue what excites them at Commencement 2026
Commencement WeekendVideo
At Stanford’s 135th Commencement, Sundar Pichai delivered the keynote address to more than 20,000 attendees, celebrating one of the university’s largest graduating classes.
Meet Gabrielle Edelin, ’26
Senior SpotlightVideo
In her four years at Stanford, the history and psychology double major made lifelong friendships, joined a multigenerational sisterhood, and deepened her commitment to serving her communities.
Hard questions spark deep discussion at graduate dinners
Constructive DialogueFeature
A conversation series led by two PhD students aimed to create a space outside of the lab or classroom where their peers could engage in dialogue about complex issues.
Students bring the fun to Wacky Walk ’26
Commencement WeekendVideo
This year’s lively nontraditional processional featured students sharing looks both absurd and silly, from surfers and ducks to playing cards and parking permits.
Athletics
Women’s golf caps dominant season with NCAA title
AthleticsNews
Stanford beat USC to win its third NCAA crown in five years and fourth overall.
Musical legends who played the Farm
The San Francisco Symphony performs at Frost Amphitheater on June 20, 1941, in the first commercial use of the space. | Baker Graphic Service
Louis Armstrong and his orchestra take the stage at Frost Amphitheater in 1965. | Chuck Painter / Stanford News Service
A 1969 poster advertises a Ray Charles show at Maples Pavilion, with tickets priced at $3.50. | Stanford University Archives
Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald, the “Queen of Jazz,” perform together at Frost on Oct. 31, 1965. | Stanford News Service
A packed Frost Amphitheater takes in a Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald show during Stanford’s Jazz Year in 1965. | Stanford News Service
Santana plays an impromptu concert at Frost Amphitheater in 1971, with Carlos Santana on guitar and Neal Schon at center stage. | David Madison / Getty Images
The Grateful Dead perform at Frost Amphitheater in 1989, one of more than a dozen shows the band played on campus over two decades. | Clayton Call / Redferns
Ben Harper performs at Kresge Auditorium in 1996. | Tim Mosenfelder / Getty Images
Beck performs at Stanford’s Memorial Auditorium in 1997. | Tim Mosenfelder / Getty Images
Stephan Jenkins and Third Eye Blind perform at Stanford’s Memorial Auditorium in 2011. | C Flanigan / FilmMagic
Modest Mouse headlines Stanford’s Frost Revival show in 2012. | L.A. Cicero
Kali Uchis and Jorja Smith headline a Stanford Concert Network show at Frost Amphitheater in 2019. | Stanford University Archives
Hip-hop duo Atmosphere performs at Frost Amphitheater during the Re:SET Concert Series in 2023. | Steve Jennings / Getty Images
Phoebe Bridgers performs at Frost Amphitheater with supergroup boygenius during the Re:SET Concert Series in 2023. | Steve Jennings / Getty Images
Japanese pianist Hayato Sumino performs at Bing Concert Hall in 2025. | Matthew Huang
Grammy Award-winning artist Doechii headlines a sold-out Frost Fest in 2025. | Jack Tse
Coldplay’s Chris Martin opens the U.S. leg of the Music of the Spheres World Tour at Stanford Stadium in 2025 | Steve Jennings / Getty Images
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