Presidential News Archive

Read President Tessier-Lavigne's message to the Stanford Community.

Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne and Provost Persis Drell share the results of the graduate student unionization election, as tallied by the National Labor Relations Board.

Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne reaffirms the university’s commitment to an educational and research environment whose excellence is fostered by diversity in all forms.

Following is the prepared text of remarks by university President Marc Tessier-Lavigne for delivery at Stanford’s 132nd Commencement on June 18, 2023.

In remarks at the annual meeting of the Academic Council, President Tessier-Lavigne reflected on progress the university has made over the past year.

Stanford leaders are working with students to enhance social life on campus.

A message from the president and provost to the Stanford community regarding the graduate student unionization effort.

President Marc Tessier-Lavigne and Provost Persis Drell addressed the public launch of a unionization campaign by the Stanford Graduate Workers Union (SGWU).

Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne reflects on how reasoned discourse and vigorous inquiry of diverse ideas are central to the pursuit of learning.

Students and scholars forge ties with colleagues around the world.

President Marc Tessier-Lavigne delivered these remarks at the Faculty Senate meeting of January 26, 2023.

In his winter quarter welcome message, Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne reflects on our progress and looks ahead to the new quarter and beyond.

Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne addresses recent media coverage of a website for Stanford’s Information Technology (IT) community.

The Graduate School of Education is advancing new solutions to meet learners at all stages.

President Tessier-Lavigne’s letter will be placed with wreaths in Memorial Court and at Memorial Auditorium today.

President Marc Tessier-Lavigne issues an institutional apology after a task force confirms that Stanford undertook efforts to limit the admission of Jewish students in the 1950s.

President Marc Tessier-Lavigne shares ways in which Stanford is ramping up efforts on important initiatives this year.

Following is the prepared text of remarks at the 132nd Convocation ceremony on September 21, 2022.

First-year students begin their Stanford careers with a focus on civic responsibility.

With the creation of the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, the university confronts the greatest issue of the 21st century.