The Foundation Ideals of Stanford University

David Starr Jordan, the first president of Stanford University, lays out the guiding principles and ideals that led to the creation of this prestigious institution. His vision of a university that promotes practical education, cooperation among disciplines, and civic responsibility, is still relevant today.
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