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Stanford University – history, alumni, notable faculty

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private research university in Stanford, California, USA

2 notable alumni and faculty

Stanford University campus photo

About Stanford University

  • Motto Stanford University:
    The wind of freedom blows
    Die Luft der Freiheit weht
    Vítr svobody věje
  • Departments:
    Hoover Institution Hoover Institution Library and Archives
  • Memberships:
    • ORCID, Inc.
    • Digital Library Federation
    • Pac-12 Conference
    • World Wide Web Consortium
    • Consortium of Social Science Associations
    • Dryad
    • Orbital Reef University Advisory Council
    • Association of American Universities
    • Association of American Colleges and Universities
    • American Council on Education
    • Higher Education Leadership Initiative for Open Scholarship
    • Coalition for Networked Information
    • Center for Research Libraries
    • Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
    • Council on Governmental Relations

Also, Known As

  • Stanford University
  • Leland Stanford Junior University

Why Stanford University is notable

Stanford University is a private university located in Stanford, United States. Established in 1885, it is known for its distinguished alumni, such as Maddie Bauer, Leland Stanford, and its strong academic programs.

Notable Alumni & Faculty

Maddie Bauer – association football player Maddie Bauer
association football player
United States
31 yrs
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Sports
Leland Stanford – Politician Leland Stanford
Politician
United States
69 yrs
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