Jonathan Levin, a distinguished economist and academic leader, became Stanford University’s 13th president on Aug. 1, 2024.
Jenny Martinez, a leading expert on international law and constitutional law, became Stanford’s 14th provost, the chief academic and budgetary officer of the university, on Oct. 1, 2023.
The Faculty Senate is the legislative body of the Academic Council and has responsibility for academic and research policy as well as the authority to grant degrees.
The Board of Trustees, chaired by Jerry Yang, MS ’90, PhD ’90, is custodian of the endowment and all the properties of Stanford University.
Stanford’s administrative offices are essential to supporting the operations and mission of the university. They deal with a diverse range of issues including human resources, financial activities, research administration and student affairs.