Engagement Stories

Tribal nations face persistent barriers in accessing state clean-energy programs. Alumna Kelsey Freeman’s new role with Stanford and the California Energy Commission aims to change that.

Clinic provides free legal services to low-income residents

As climate threats outgrow city-by-city responses, partnerships highlight how counties can unify efforts and deliver tangible benefits for vulnerable communities.

A Stanford-informed framework balances conservation with cultural heritage to support the sustainable resettlement of displaced island communities.

The Natural Capital Project’s People, Planet, Prosperity (3Ps) initiative is working with 16 countries and three development banks to show how ecosystems provide essential benefits, guiding investments that support both nature and communities.

In its first five years, Stanford’s Office of Community Engagement has forged partnerships across campus and the region, highlighting the university’s commitment to its neighbors.

Condoleezza Rice spoke for the final installment of "Reimagining Democracy" on Veterans Day

Stanford University and the City of Palo Alto hosted a joint celebration of Veterans Day at the David & Joan Traitel Welcoming Pavilion, honoring veterans and military members.

The Gardner Center has spent 25 years pioneering initiatives that empower youth and improve educational and community outcomes.

Findings highlight how strategies already in use could be scaled to bolster attendance and achievement

The Haas Center for Public Service empowers students to create lasting impact, connecting over 3,500 individuals each year with meaningful service opportunities.

Findings highlight how strategies already in use could be scaled to bolster attendance and achievement

Stanford’s fifth annual Democracy Day aims to promote a deeper conversation about what it means to be an engaged democratic citizen.

Researchers are paving the way for nutrition to become an integral component of medical education and patient care.

In Redwood City, the journey toward student well-being doesn’t stop at the classroom door—it extends into clinics, universities, and communities.

Hundreds gathered Tuesday for a discussion about King’s legacy and the importance of preserving his writings for future generations.

A Legacy Lives On: The New MLK Institute opens at Stanford!

​​A $15 million gift from the David Koch Jr. Foundation has established a Stanford Medicine program that will advance research to shape the future of care for children.

The institute made the move from Cypress Hall to Building 370 in early 2025 after more than a year of planning and seven months of construction.

A decade ago, the O’Donohue Family Stanford Educational Farm was established following years of student advocacy. Today it thrives as a hub for teaching, research, and campus life.