PoliSci 236: Theories of Civil Society, Philanthropy, and the Nonprofit Sector has always taught its students about the nature and challenges of donating money. Only recently, however, have these students been able to learn through real philanthropic experience.
Stanford offered admission to 2,210 students via electronic notification today, producing – at 5.69 percent – the lowest admit rate in University history.
Cuéllar said that growing up along the U.S.-Mexico border had a profound influence on his understanding of the world and prompted his desire to study politics and governance.
The University raised $1.035 billion last year, 46 percent more than the 2011 fiscal year’s $709 million total and significantly more than its 2006 record of $911 million.
The market value of Stanford’s endowment grew from $16.5 billion to $17.03 billion during the 2011-2012 fiscal year, an increase of 3.2 percent.
The Rhodes Trust announced the 32 recipients of this honor on Saturday, including Margaret Hayden ‘13 and Rachel Kolb ‘12 M.A. ‘13.
Yale named its current provost, Stanford graduate Peter Salovey ’80 M.A. ’80, as the new University President. Salovey, a professor of psychology, replaces previous Yale president Richard Levin ’68, also a Stanford graduate.
Stanford administrators have supported the University’s current alcohol policy while focusing on increased outreach to students, particularly towards freshmen.