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Stanford University Appoints Dean Jenny Martinez as Next Provost, Elevating Academic Leadership

published August 31, 2023

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Stanford University Appoints Dean Jenny Martinez

Stanford University has announced its selection of Dean Jenny Martinez to assume the role of Provost, a pivotal position encompassing both academic and budgetary oversight within the institution. Set to commence her new responsibilities on October 1, Martinez's appointment comes as a significant step forward for the university. 
 

In tandem with this transition, the esteemed Robert Weisberg, currently serving as Associate Dean for Curriculum, will undertake the role of interim dean for the law school. The law school holds a distinguished position, sharing the top-ranking spot with Yale Law School as per the U.S. News & World Report.
 
During her tenure as law school dean from 2019 to 2023, Martinez has been marked by a blend of innovation and controversy. Stanford Law's journey has included moments of scrutiny, notably regarding its handling of an incident on March 9, wherein a group of students disrupted a presentation by 5th U.S. Circuit Judge Stuart Kyle Duncan, an appointee of former President Donald Trump in 2017. These students halted Duncan's remarks during an event hosted by the campus chapter of the Federalist Society, asserting that his stances threatened various marginalized groups' rights. Duncan's response characterized the protestors as "idiots" and "bullies," urging the school to apologize for the incident.
 
Addressing the situation, Martinez apologized to Duncan and released a comprehensive 10-page public statement. The statement acknowledged that the university's speech policy had not been enforced appropriately, emphasizing the prohibition of speaker shutdowns through heckling. An assistant dean involved in the incident recently departed from the law school. Regarding these developments, Martinez was not immediately available for comment as of Thursday.
 
Outgoing Stanford Provost Persis Drell praised Martinez for her committed leadership throughout challenging circumstances. Although stepping down from the provost role, Drell will remain within the Stanford faculty, maintaining a connection to the academic community.
 
University officials have attributed to Martinez several noteworthy accomplishments during her tenure, including the establishment of new programs at the law school. This includes a dedicated center focusing on the rule of law. Moreover, under her guidance, the law school enhanced financial aid provisions and fortified initiatives to foster diversity and inclusion. Notably, in 2022, the law school became the second institution to waive tuition for low-income students entirely. Additionally, Stanford pioneered a groundbreaking approach by offering income share agreements to law students, granting an upfront sum of $170,000 to cover tuition costs. In return, graduates commit to repaying 10% of their income for 12 years post-graduation. This pioneering program is expected to alleviate the financial burden on many aspiring law professionals and facilitate pursuits of public interest positions despite lower remuneration prospects.

published August 31, 2023

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