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"Our goal for The Stanford Challenge is nothing short of building a university for the 21st century and beyond: A university that will better serve the world through the quality, impact, and vision of its research, and through the new generation of leaders it will produce. Embracing this bold agenda will require strong leadership from our faculty and the moral and financial support of our alumni, parents, and friends."

John L. Hennessy
Stanford University President

The Stanford Challenge

We live in an increasingly interconnected world that faces complex problems on a global scale. People, goods, and ideas can circle the planet at great speed and with unprecedented ease. But so can disease, pollution, and violence.

In the face of these profound challenges, we also see possibilities. Stanford believes it has the opportunity and the obligation to bring its full resources to bear in addressing issues facing humanity. We also embrace the central role we play in educating tomorrow's leaders.

Seeking solutions. Educating Leaders. This is our mission. This is The Stanford Challenge.

Seeking Solutions
The Initiative on Human Health $500 M
The Initiative on the Environment and Sustainability $250 M
The International Initiative $250 M
Multidisciplinary Research Across the University $400 M
Educating Leaders
Improving K-12 Education $125 M
Engaging the Arts and Creativity $250 M
Reinventing Graduate Education $500 M
Extending the Renaissance in Undergraduate Education $300 M
Sustaining a Foundation of Excellence
Core Support $1.325 B
Annual Giving Across the University $400 M

Total:

$4.3 B

 

 

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