Seeking to cement a tax exemption for faculty homes on its campus, Stanford University on Monday filed a suit against Santa Clara County contending that these residences should be treated like other educational facilities.
Indicted crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried's $250-million bail deal was the largest ever, secured with his parents' house. But they aren't typical homeowners.
The university has acquired the 759-unit Oak Creek Apartments 26 years ahead of its ground lease expiration to provide additional housing opportunities for Stanford affiliates, with a focus on postdoctoral scholars.
President Marc Tessier-Lavigne: Welcome to winter quarter
In a message to the campus community, President Marc Tessier-Lavigne addresses the near-term impacts and response to COVID, the longer-term focus of the university and the state of the U.S. democracy.
Dear members of our Stanford community,
I want to start by extending a warm welcome to winter quarter, which starts today. I hope that you were all able to take some time to rest and recharge over the winter holidays, and I hope that you’re looking forward with anticipation to reconnecting with one another and with your work and studies over the coming weeks.