Stanford Celebrates Grand Opening of Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute
The grand opening event, held in Memorial Church, featured a panel discussion highlighting King's legacy as a scholar, activist, and human being.
The Institute will digitize the King Papers to expand global access, inspiring new generations to engage with his vision of social justice.
Located in Building 370 in the Main Quad, the Institute is a space for research, reflection, education, and community engagement.
- Institute director: Lerone A. Martin
- Panelists included Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marina Limon '25, and Evan Spiegel, Snapchat co-founder and Institute donor
The Institute is intended as both a scholarly and experiential space for research, reflection, education and community engagement.
Author's summary: Stanford opens Martin Luther King Jr Institute.