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Stanford University

Stanford University in Palo Alto, California

Founded in 1884, Stanford University has become one of the world's leading institutions of research, computer sciences, education, athletics, and technical innovation. Located in Palo Alto, California, one of the world's most beautiful and cultured cities, Stanford University also features a world-class hospital and several top-tier clinics.

Palo Alto, California Hotel near Stanford University -

Stay at the Quality Inn Palo Alto and enjoy a prime location that's less than two miles from Stanford University. Take advantage of this Quality Inn Palo Alto offer when booking: If you are a student, family member or a student or an alumnus of Stanford University, you will receive a 10% discount off your hotel stay with us and enjoy complimentary breakfast and free high-speed wireless Internet access.
Stanford University History Palo Alto, California

Stanford University History -

The founding of Stanford University and the true story of Stanford University's origin can be traced to Leland Stanford. Stanford and his wife established Stanford University in 1884 in tribute to the memory of their only son who had tragically died at a young age. With the goal of creating an alternative to the Ivy League class of schools, the history of Stanford University is entwined with progressive ideals and learning opportunities. Stanford University was a co-educational learning institution from its early founding. For more information, visit www.stanford.edu/about/history

Stanford University Research -

Stanford has several independent labs within its dedicated research centers, that foster growth and innovation. Aside from this, Stanford University has over 20 libraries which provide an abundant amount of resources for sound research to be learned upon.

Stanford University Athletics -

Boasting one of the top athletics departments in the United States, Stanford University has more than 80 coaches on staff. In the past 25 years alone, the Stanford University athletics program has seen 70 NCAA team championship victories along with the NACDA cup titles for directors awarded nine times in a row-making this program officially the best in the country. In addition to this recognition, individual athletes who come out of Stanford University athletics have gone on to win 39 championships for the NCAA championships and a stunning 47 Olympic Medals. For more information, http://facts.stanford.edu/athletics.html

Stanford University Location -

Check a Stanford University map and you'll find that the location of the campus is mostly in Stanford, California, a small city that envelopes the university grounds. Stanford is so small that parts of the university and certain buildings are technically located in the adjacent city of Palo Alto. For more information, visit www.stanford.edu/dept/visitorinfo/plan/maps.html