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Alumni Interviews

Interviews with Stanford alumni

Stories of student life, academics, and the lessons learned from a Stanford education.

Selected Alumni Projects

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Alumni Stories

Interviews at Reunion Homecoming

Interviews with alumni conducted at Reunion Homecoming over the years. Topics include coming to Stanford, student life, academics, and life after Stanford.

Black Alumni Summit

Interviews from the 2019

Interviewees reflect on coming to Stanford, the experience of Black students during their time here, accomplishments and challenges, and advice for current students. 

Estánfor: Our Voices

Interviews from the Latino Alumni Summit

Recorded at the 2019 Latino Alumni Summit, these interviews explore the life stories and educational experiences of Latino students at Stanford from the 1970s through the 2000s.

Founding Grant Society

Interviews with Stanford donors

Individuals who have made planned gifts to Stanford discuss their sense of connection to the university, memorable Stanford experiences, and the impact of Stanford on their lives.

Markaz Oral History

Stories from the Muslim alumni community

The Markaz Oral History Project collects stories from the Muslim alumni community to capture the activism and advocacy that lead to the creation of the Markaz Resource Center. 

Students at commencement ceremony

Native American Alumni NACC

Native American Community at Stanford

This collection contains oral history interviews with Native American alumni of Stanford University, as well as with staff members affiliated with the Native American Cultural Center. 

Nurse Alumnae Interviews

Stanford School of Nursing

Interviews with graduates of the Stanford University School of Nursing, conducted in 1988. Called the Lane Hospital Training School for Nurses until 1912, the School of Nursing operated from 1895 to 1974.

Peace Corps

Interviews at the Peace Corps 50th Anniversary

During the Peace Corps 50th Anniversary Celebration at Stanford University in 2011, the Stanford Historical Society conducted interviews with fourteen Peace Corps volunteers.

Stanford Pride

Narratives of the Stanford LGBTQ+ Community

The purpose of the Stanford Pride Oral History Project is to preserve narratives of the Stanford LGBTQ+ community and engage alumni in documenting the community’s history.