Meet Samir Banerjee, ’26
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The ACC champion graduated this month with a degree in science, technology, and society and an appreciation for playing as part of a team.
Meet Gabrielle Edelin, ’26
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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.
Students bring the fun to Wacky Walk ’26
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This year’s lively nontraditional processional featured students sharing looks both absurd and silly, from surfers and ducks to playing cards and parking permits.
President Jonathan Levin addresses the Class of 2026
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Levin urged graduates to embrace new perspectives and seek illumination through friction in their journeys ahead.
‘Set your heart ablaze,’ Sundar Pichai tells the Class of 2026
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The CEO of Google and Alphabet drew on his journey from Chennai to Silicon Valley to encourage graduates to reframe challenges and pursue hard problems.
Grads called to pursue what excites them at Commencement 2026
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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.
Baccalaureate speakers reflect on community
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Keynote speaker Lerone A. Martin and student speaker Lamya Butt emphasized the communities that will sustain graduates long after they leave Stanford.
Meet Katelyn and Lorelei Santa Maria, ’26
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The identical twins, both human biology majors, are headed to vet school and a Fulbright fellowship after four years of research and service at Stanford.
Stanford Medicine’s bold proposal to accelerate cancer innovation
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A proposed cancer center in Redwood City would combine care and research to advance treatments for a growing patient population.
Experts explore AI’s financial impact beyond the soundbites
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A recent SIEPR Policy Forum cut through the noise on AI, stablecoins, and private credit – and what they actually mean for the U.S. financial system.