Haas Center for Public Service
Haas Center for Public Service
Since 1985, the Haas Center for Public Service has been connecting Stanford students with opportunities to serve communities locally, nationally, and around the world.
Welcome to the Haas Center, the hub of Cardinal Service.
The Haas Center for Public Service inspires Stanford University to realize a just and sustainable world through service, scholarship, and community partnerships. As the hub of Cardinal Service, we help students make service a meaningful part of their Stanford education.
Celebrating 40 years of impact
Since 1985, the Haas Center has been Stanford's home for turning service into meaningful change. We've connected thousands of students, faculty, and community partners to address pressing challenges, from educational equity and environmental justice to global health and civic engagement. In this milestone year, we've launched 40 for 40, a $40M fundraising effort to expand access to service opportunities and prepare the next generation to build a more just and sustainable world. Join us by investing in the next chapter of this vital work.
Cardinal Service
Cardinal Service helps students engage with the world to bring about real, positive change. Students can find opportunities to serve locally, nationally, and around the world, connecting academic study with experiential learning that fosters leadership, critical thinking, and meaningful action. Explore opportunities on the Cardinal Service website.
More about Cardinal Service
Faculty
Faculty can enhance student learning and address real-world challenges by integrating community-engaged learning into their courses. We look forward to helping you connect students with community through advising, course design, and funding.
Community Organizations
As a hub for service at Stanford, we engage more than 1,000 students each year in service locally, nationally, and around the world. Our partner organizations provide valuable opportunities for students to apply academic learning to serving their community.
Alumni
Alumni play a vital role in sustaining public service at Stanford by mentoring students, offering internships, hosting events, and providing philanthropic support.
News
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Learning to tell stories that matter
Stanford lecturer E’jaaz Mason guides students in community-engaged filmmaking on environmental issues affecting Bay Area communities -
Daniel E. Ho receives Roland Prize for public service in law and policy
By partnering with government agencies and engaging students in real-world policy challenges, Ho models how universities can advance knowledge while serving the public. -
Four local leaders bring systems change into the classroom
As public-sector institutions face growing pressure, Stanford is bringing local leaders who have confronted systemic challenges into the classroom to work with students on innovative solutions.