Distinguished Visitors

The tennis legend and author of “Open,” one of this year’s Three Books program selections, spoke to students Tuesday night about his path to success and making sense of the “many contradictions I had in my heart and mind.”

In the course “Election 2024: Democracy on the Ballot,” the former senator and secretary of state shared her perspective on what it means for countries – and people – to be resilient.

Many 21st-century leaders see every failure of an economic model as reason for government intervention, Argentine President Javier Milei told an audience at the Hoover Institution, but such interventions hinder growth.

The 68th Secretary of State and first presidential envoy on climate discussed protests, nuclear energy, and why he left government in a wide-ranging conversation moderated by venture capitalist John Doerr.

Clarence B. Jones talked with the Stanford community about working with the civil rights leader and playing a pivotal role in the movement toward racial justice.

At a historic meeting held at Stanford, the leaders of Japan and Korea discussed the perils and promises of new innovations and the importance of collaboration.

John Rickford, professor emeritus, reflects on Parks’ 1990 visit to campus, her mark on American history, and the memento she left behind at Stanford.

The Stanford Historical Society hosted an event for former President John Hennessy and former Provost John Etchemendy to reflect on the challenges, strategies, and fond memories from their time in office.

During his residency at the Haas Center in winter and spring quarters, Ross hopes to draw inspiration from the work of Stanford students and other community members and support the conversation around health equity and racial justice.

President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa discussed Portugal and California’s shared climate challenges and opportunities, and said he hoped his visit would be the beginning of a “long-lasting friendship” with Stanford.