Stanford

Stanford is a private research university located in Stanford, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley. It was founded in 1885 by Leland and Jane Stanford in memory of their only child, Leland Stanford Jr., who died of typhoid fever at age 15 the previous year. Stanford was opened on October 1, 1891, as a coeducational and non-denominational institution.

History[edit | edit source]

Stanford's history dates back to 1885 when it was founded by Leland Stanford and his wife, Jane Stanford. The university was established in memory of their only child, Leland Stanford Jr., who died of typhoid fever. The university officially opened its doors on October 1, 1891, as a coeducational and non-denominational institution.

Location[edit | edit source]

Stanford is located in Stanford, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley. This location has played a significant role in Stanford's history and development, particularly in its relationship with the tech industry.

Academics[edit | edit source]

Stanford is a private research university known for its academic strength, wealth, proximity to Silicon Valley, and ranking as one of the world's top universities. The university is organized around three traditional schools consisting of 40 academic departments at the undergraduate and graduate level and four professional schools that focus on graduate programs in Law, Medicine, Education and Business.

Notable Alumni[edit | edit source]

Stanford's alumni include 30 living billionaires, 17 astronauts, and 20 Turing Award laureates. It is also one of the leading producers of members of the United States Congress.

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