Office of the Provost

Letter to admitted undergraduates

In a letter sent to students admitted to the Class of 2028, President Richard Saller and Provost Jenny Martinez emphasized the importance of freedom of thought, inquiry, and expression at Stanford – and encouraged students to engage disagreement “with an open and curious mind.”

Seeking student input on the next vice provost for undergraduate education

In a letter to undergraduates, Provost Jenny Martinez seeks student thoughts about individual candidates as well as important traits for the vice provost for undergraduate education.

Welcome back message to students

Stanford President Richard Saller and Provost Jenny Martinez welcome students back to campus for winter quarter and offer their support.

New steps to support campus communities

Stanford President Richard Saller and Provost Jenny Martinez announce additional steps to support campus communities.

Campus message on hit-and-run incident

President Richard Saller and Provost Jenny Martinez sent this message to the campus community on November 3, 2023.

Provost Martinez’s remarks to the Faculty Senate

Provost Martinez delivered these remarks to the Faculty Senate on November 2, 2023.

The safety and well-being of our campus community

As the violence in Israel and Gaza continues, a message from President Saller and Provost Martinez about campus safety.

An update for the Stanford community

In a message to the campus community, the president and provost shared their thoughts on the current crisis as well as the place and purpose of universities when it comes to global events.

President Saller and Provost Martinez on the Middle East conflict

Provost Jenny Martinez on work and whimsy

As she begins her new role this week, Jenny Martinez shares her thoughts on free speech, the IDEAL initiative, science fiction, and more. “We have so much to contribute to the world.”