Provost Persis Drell comments on continuing discussions in Washington over a congressional solution for the DREAMers, and Stanford's continuing efforts to support members of our community.
Read more about Supporting the DREAMersStanford continues to offer assistance to students and scholars with questions and concerns about the updated travel ban announced by the federal administration on Sunday, Sept. 24.
Read more about Further information on updated travel banThe federal administration on Sunday evening, Sept. 24, 2017, announced an updated travel ban restricting travel to the United States from several countries. Details of the restrictions vary by country.
Read more about Federal travel ban updateStanford joined other universities in an amicus brief challenging the executive order travel ban in a case before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Read more about Stanford joins amicus brief on travel banPresident Marc Tessier-Lavigne joined other leaders of AAU (Association of American Universities) institutions in a letter urging Congress to act on DACA.
Read more about Letter to Congress from 57 university presidents on DACAStanford issued this statement following the federal administration's Sept. 5, 2017, announcement about the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
Read more about Stanford statement on federal DACA decisionStanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne sent a letter to the White House, encouraging continued support for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
Read more about President’s letter to White House on DACAIn a letter to the president, national higher education associations including those representing Stanford express support for DACA.
Read more about Higher education associations write in support of DACAThe U.S. Supreme Court announced that it will review the federal travel ban executive order affecting nationals of Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. Until its review this fall, the Court allowed some aspects of the travel ban to be implemented. Stanford continues to stand in full support of its international and immigrant communities.
Read more about Federal Travel Ban updateIn an open letter in the Stanford Daily, President Marc Tessier-Lavigne and Provost Persis Drell reaffirm and discuss further the resources and commitments Stanford offers to undocumented students.
Read more about An open letter on undocumented students