Community

Quinteto Latino musicians get first-graders in East Palo Alto involved by asking them to raise their hands at a point in the music

Welcome to Stanford

We’re just a walk, a short ride, or a click away. Stanford lives its founding values when we connect with our communities next door – and across the globe.

About the Office of Community Engagement

Engage with Stanford

Stanford is proud to call the Bay Area home. We are committed to learning from our neighbors and enhancing the quality of life in our region. We value nurturing existing relationships and forging new ones in service of thriving communities.

Stanford football fans pass under the welcome signs to the 2016 Rose Bowl

Arts, Athletics, the Dish, and more

There’s a lot going on. Check our events, or go at your own pace.

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A deep sense of place

From the beginning, Stanford, along with the neighboring communities it joined, has grown and developed from rural roots.

How we’re connected

Learning Opportunities

Take advantage of Stanford's renowned educational programs and instructors.

K - 12

Lifelong Learning

Online Learning

A view of an interactive map of Stanford where collaborative projects with community entities are active

Stanford offices, centers, and institutes that engage with the world

Where we engage