When was stanford established

Department of Energy and opened in Advances in particle physics developed at SLAC led to the Linac Coherent Light Source, whose ability to capture ultra-fast images of chemical changes at atomic scale has made it a global destination for pharmaceutical research. SAIL researchers devised the first interactive system for computer design, as well as pioneering work on computer vision, robotics, laser printing and automated assembly.

In the s, Stanford sought new ways to transform society and preserve the environment. It severed its links to classified defense research and forged new paths for service and stewardship. Stanford reduced its dependence on the automobile by adding campus housing and the free Marguerite shuttle, named after a 19th-century horse that pulled a jitney between campus and Palo Alto. The multidisciplinary Stanford Humanities Center , first of its kind in the nation and still the largest, opened in to advance research into the historical, philosophical, literary, artistic and cultural dimensions of the human experience.

From the start, Stanford has valued experiential education. Generous funding helps its undergraduates of diverse economic backgrounds to enjoy parity of experience and opportunity. In , 85 percent of students received some form of financial assistance and 78 percent of Stanford undergraduates graduated debt-free. More than 1, undergraduates conduct faculty-directed research and honors projects each year, while 1, take part in public-service projects and 1, study overseas , all without regard for ability to pay.

Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts. In , the B. It became the nexus for a world-class collection of 20th- and 21st-century sculpture, nearly all of it freely accessible to the public. Today, the museum and sculpture garden are part of a Stanford arts district that includes the Bing Concert Hall , the McMurtry Building for experiential arts learning and the acclaimed Anderson Collection of 20th-century American painting.

The James H. Clark Center for Biomedical Engineering and Sciences opened in as the geographic and intellectual nexus between the schools of Engineering and Medicine and the home of Bio-X , a pioneering interdisciplinary biosciences institute led by Professor Carla Shatz. The Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford opened in the School of Engineering in , bringing students and faculty from radically different backgrounds together to develop innovative, human-centered solutions to real-world challenges.

Virtual Tours. Students chart their own paths of discovery, learning and growth, and each journey is as unique as the individual. Watch the video. The university has been engaged with Ohlone sites and communities since its founding in the mids. Today, the university has a vibrant community of Native students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

Read our land acknowledgment statement and learn more. A History of Stanford. Our history is rich and inspiring. Our future will be cutting edge and groundbreaking. Immerse yourself in our past and see into our future. Stanford Timelines.