Stanford University history

In October 1891 the Stanford University opened its doors in California in the area known as Palo Alto, and in memory of the founder’s son, Leland Stanford. Since then, the university has grown, not only students and staff, but also in academic and educational material to offer its students the best education and be within the five major U.S. universities In addition to university degrees, doctorates and masters, Stanford also offers other courses as a continuation of studies, executive courses in the area of business and law, summer sessions, courses for K-12 and other programs for children and teachers the area.

Complementing the academic offerings, the university has significant academic resources to provide comprehensive training to their students, and ranging from libraries to catalogs and other collections.
The Cantor Center, which contains collections of art ranging from Renaissance paintings to African masks, the Stanford Libely Arts, which annually offers over 40 activities related to music, theater, art and dance, and other extracurricular courses are some of the events and activities you can enjoy during your stay at this university. However, to be well informed, do not miss its cultural agenda .
But if you prefer to forget some of the studies at Stanford have the opportunity to participate in any official team colors defenders of the university and the Stanford Cardinal in the inter-university league. Soccer, tennis, swimming, baseball, basketball, golf, hockey … do not hesitate to visit their official website to find out schedules of the parties or of the results, if you could not attend any of the parties.