| S TANFORD,
founded in 1891, is a private, comprehensive university. The layout
and character of Stanford's Quadrangle were developed by Frederick Olmsted,
designer of New York's Central Park. The 8,180-acre campus includes
Moorish Spanish and French Romanesque architecture. It is located in
Stanford, 30 miles south of San Francisco. In 1885, Jane
and Leland Stanford established Stanford University in honor of their
son. Their intent was to establish a “University of high
degree” that would “qualify students for personal success and direct
usefulness in life and promote the public welfare by exercising
an influence on behalf of humanity and civilization”. Today, Stanford
is a research university where teaching, learning and research are
all integral. Stanford values close interaction between undergraduates and faculty.
Student participation in research is strongly supported. Stanford's entrepreneurial character
draws from its Western location and the legacy of its
founders. Academic excellence crosses disciplines, ranging from humanities to social
sciences to engineering and the sciences. Current faculty have 17
Nobels and 4 Pulitzers. Students, distinguished by initiative, love of
learning and commitment to public service, are talented in many
areas, including academics, art, music and athletics. Stanford's extraordinary campus
is located in a dynamic and diverse area between San
Francisco and San Jose in Northern California. Stanford places great
emphasis on multidisciplinary approaches to teaching and research and has
established university-wide initiatives in an effort to address worldwide problems
in human health, the environment and international affairs. Location/Contact
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
STANFORD, CA 94305
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