Stanford’s Claude Builder Club surpasses 800 student sign-ups, Anthropic ambassador reports
William Liu has taken to LinkedIn to outline growth in Stanford’s Claude Builder Club, reporting more than 800 student sign-ups and expanded community activity heading into 2026.
William Liu, Claude Builder Ambassador at Anthropic, took to LinkedIn to share updated participation numbers and upcoming plans for Stanford University’s Claude Builder Club.
Anthropic develops AI models including Claude, and the Builder Club program provides students with access to Claude Pro and peer-led development support. Liu says the Stanford chapter has become the largest in the program.
According to Liu, the club now has “800+ students” with free Claude Pro access, while the WhatsApp community supporting the initiative has grown to 500 members. He attributes the momentum to consistent campus activity and hands-on engagement across different disciplines.
Club reports rapid growth in student engagement
Liu explains that the team has expanded events and interactions this quarter, writing that “we hit the ground running with office hours, live demos, and tabling across campus to meet students where they are.” He notes that interest comes from a range of course areas, including computer science, design, and business, and highlights how students are beginning to explore more practical applications of Claude.
He describes the experience of seeing students’ early experimentation as a highlight of the role, stating, “Watching people from CS, design, business, and beyond discover what they can build with AI has been the best part.”
Liu also credits fellow organizer Arinze Obiezue for shaping the chapter. He writes, “None of this happens without Arinze Obiezue: thank you for being an incredible co-organizer and making this community what it is.”
Liu outlines several developments planned for the next year as the Stanford chapter scales. These include hackathons designed to help students build and ship projects, sessions featuring Anthropic team members, and additional community resources. He signals a continued focus on expanding practical experience and raising participation levels.
Looking toward 2026, he writes, “We’re just getting started,” indicating that the chapter expects further growth as student demand for AI-focused extracurricular learning increases.
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