Stanford University is a wellspring of new ideas and innovative solutions, where curious people come to make a difference. Since its founding in 1885, the university has been known for its entrepreneurial character and the leaders it prepares to thrive in a complex world. The campus provides a workspace for about 2,700 employees (including three of the university’s eight vice presidents) working in critical areas such as the School of Medicine administration, libraries and archives, business affairs, human resources, development, and Land, Buildings, and Real Estate.