The University

Stanford University is one of a select group of universities that has achieved eminence in both undergraduate and graduate education and in a broad range of academic disciplines. It is internationally recognized for the quality of its teaching and research, its distinguished faculty and its outstanding student body. The founding grant by Senator Leland Stanford and Jane Lathrop Stanford in 1885 conveyed to the University an endowment of approximately $20 million and the Stanfords' farm at Palo Alto. As of today, this original grant has grown into a sizeable endowment and an extensive physical plant located on a portion of the approximately 8,200 acres owned by the University. The followings links contain specific information about the University:

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• University Governance and Management
  
• The Founding of Stanford University
  
• Stanford Schools Department and Programs
  
• Stanford Faculty
  
• Research and Scholarship at Stanford
  
• The Stanford Undergraduate Program
  
• The Stanford Graduate Program
  
• Additional Facts about Stanford
  

The following links within the Stanford website provide additional information about the University:

• Stanford Management Company
  Stanford Management Company is a division of the University established in 1991 to manage Stanford's financial and real estate investment assets.
  
  
• Office of Development
  The Office of Development oversees all gifts and giving to the University. The organization is led by the Vice President for Development who manages gift activity in the central development office, as well as each of the smaller development offices within individual schools and departments.
  
  
• Land and Buildings
  Land and Buildings (L&B) organization encompasses Capital Planning and Management, Facilities Operations, and the University Architect/Planning Office.
  
  
• Common Data Set
  The Common Data Set provides information on Stanford's enrollment, academic offerings, policies, faculty, expenses, financial aid, and other operations.
  
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