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Latest Commencement news and announcements.
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GSB graduates encouraged to embrace the ‘grunt work’
The Graduate School of Business Class of 2023 ceremony featured remarks by Henry A. Fernandez, MBA ’83, who urged graduates to use their education to change the world.
June 21, 2023
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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability dean tells graduates: ‘I could not be more optimistic’
Dean Majumdar encouraged the inaugural class of graduates to use their knowledge, leadership, and commitment to make a positive impact on the world at the school’s commencement.
June 20, 2023
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Stanford Law graduates charged to lead with humanity
Stanford Law School’s 271 graduates celebrated their accomplishments and looked ahead to the future during Saturday’s Commencement ceremony.
June 20, 2023
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Commencement Weekend in photos
The graduates and their families and friends celebrated their milestone with laughter, music, and champagne. See the highlights.
June 20, 2023
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Stanford Medicine grads urged to cherish community
At Saturday’s ceremony, Nobel Prize winner Carolyn Bertozzi reflected on how the group came together post-pandemic and refocused on what makes Stanford Medicine unique.
June 19, 2023
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GSE graduates challenged to engage in empathy work
When people act from a place of empathy, they become more motivated, considerate, and committed to those they’re trying to help, Professor Emerita Shelley Goldman told GSE grads.
June 19, 2023
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Congratulations, graduates! Watch the video highlights
On Sunday, Stanford awarded 1,580 bachelor’s degrees, 2,503 master’s degrees, and 1,075 doctoral degrees to the Class of 2023. Watch the highlights from the Commencement ceremony.
June 18, 2023
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Victory comes from playing the long game, John McEnroe tells graduates
During Sunday’s Commencement ceremony, the tennis legend and former Stanford student-athlete shared lessons he learned from his life, career, and time on the Farm.
June 18, 2023
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Watch the highlights from this year’s Wacky Walk
Watch highlights from Stanford’s nontraditional procession of graduating seniors into Stanford Stadium.
June 18, 2023
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Rabbi Angela Buchdahl encourages Class of ’23 to cultivate awe
Leading a life filled with wonder for every moment was a theme that ran throughout Saturday’s Baccalaureate ceremony, a multifaith celebration for grads and their families.
June 17, 2023
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Academic awards recognize outstanding undergraduate achievement
Students from 28 undergraduate departmental and interdisciplinary honors programs were recognized with Firestone and Golden medals and Kennedy Honors Thesis prizes.
June 16, 2023
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June 16, 2023
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2023 Cuthbertson, Dinkelspiel, and Gores award winners announced
The university awards recognize Stanford community members for exceptional teaching, service, and academic achievement.
June 08, 2023
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Commencement Weekend 2023 Reminders
With your Commencement Weekend just a few weeks away, we are writing to share an update on developments and answer questions about this opportunity to gather and celebrate.
June 01, 2023
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2023 Commencement Flowers
Pre-order flowers to pick up on Sunday at Stanford Stadium
June 01, 2023
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Weekend schedule now published
See the full listing of events happening during Commencement Weekend on the schedule page. School and department celebration details are published as well.
May 19, 2023
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Angela Buchdahl, Asian American rabbi who leads a historic synagogue, to speak at Stanford Baccalaureate
On Saturday, June 17, Rabbi Angela Warnick Buchdahl will address Stanford graduates at the university’s Baccalaureate celebration.
April 20, 2023
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A Commencement Message from President Tessier-Lavigne
Congratulations! I am pleased to invite you to Stanford University’s 132nd Commencement Weekend.
April 20, 2023
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Tennis legend John McEnroe will speak at Stanford’s 2023 Commencement ceremony
On June 18, 2023, tennis legend John McEnroe will speak at the 2023 Commencement Ceremony in Stanford Stadium.
April 13, 2023
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Cap & Gown online order deadline has passed - rent at the bookstore during Open Stock
If you missed the deadline to order online, rental regalia can be ordered at the Stanford Bookstore during open stock.