The Stanford University logo, also known as the Stanford Tree, has undergone several design changes over the years. The current Stanford Tree logo, which features a stylized tree with the word “Stanford” written above it, was adopted in 1971. Prior to that, the university used a variety of logos, including a shield-shaped seal with the university’s motto, “Die Luft der Freiheit weht” (The wind of freedom blows), and a simple text-based logo with the word “Stanford.”