Commencement

Journalist Richard Engel tells Stanford grads to experience the world

Richard Engel told the graduates that taking chances can make a difference in the future of humanity.

Prepared text for closing remarks by Stanford President John Hennessy at the 2015 Commencement ceremony

Prepared text of Vernon E. Jordan Jr.’s Baccalaureate address

Following is the prepared text of "Whom Shall I Send?" the 2015 Baccalaureate address by Vernon E. Jordan Jr., a civil rights leader, attorney and former adviser to President Bill Clinton.

Stanford’s 2015 Cuthbertson, Dinkelspiel and Gores awards honor librarian, faculty and PhD students

University Librarian Michael Keller, three members of the faculty and two doctoral candidates will receive awards on June 14 at the 124^th Commencement Ceremony for their outstanding contributions to Stanford.

Stanford’s fountains return briefly for Commencement

The university's fountains have been shut down for more than a year in response to the state's prolonged drought. In honor of graduates and their families, they will return briefly for Commencement.

Foreign correspondent Richard Engel will be Stanford’s 2015 Commencement speaker

Engel, a veteran war correspondent and Stanford alumnus who has covered international events for nearly two decades, will deliver the 124th Commencement address. Vernon Jordan, a civil rights leader and former adviser to President Bill Clinton, will be the Baccalaureate speaker.