Community Message

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Letter to admitted undergraduates

In a letter sent this week to the newly admitted Class of 2030, President Jonathan Levin and Provost Jenny Martinez emphasized the distinctive features of the Stanford experience, including a commitment to excellence, a culture of inquiry, and a community that supports students while offering opportunities for growth and discovery.

Follow-up to Clery Act timely warning Sunday night

A Clery Act timely warning was sent to the community on Sunday night regarding a reported sexual assault on campus. DPS does not have evidence at this time that there is a threat to the community related to this incident.
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Harassing and threatening emails

News

Over the weekend, a number of Jewish members of our community received threatening and harassing emails from an anonymous external email address. Stanford takes these emails very seriously and is working with the FBI and other law enforcement agencies on this matter.
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Information on 2026-27 theme house assignments

University Updates

The 2025 Theme House application and review process has now concluded, and the Undergraduate Residences Governance Council is releasing its house assignment decisions for next fall.