Stanford Business Magazine

Who's in the news. A roundup of media mentions

A digest of blogs, essays, videos, and speeches from the GSB community.

Social activists are key players in the creative destruction and rebuilding of markets, says Professor Hayagreeva “Huggy” Rao.

Research by Sarah Soule and her colleagues shows that movements can create change, but timing is key.

Alums find that changing attitudes, legislation, availability, and preparation of food are key ingredients to a better diet.

Saloner Named Dean A veteran professor who most recently helped overhaul the MBA curriculum becomes the School’s ninth dean.	Green Business Everyone takes a free green grocery bag, but how do you lure stressed-out consumers and businesses to walk the green walk more consistently? Marketing students look for levers of change.	Joint Degree A new Stanford joint-degree program permits some MBAs to also earn an MS in environment and resources.

Product Design Graduate students from all corners of campus team up to design usable products and services for the poor.	Bizonline: A Professor's Lasting Influence Jacqueline Novogratz, MBA '91, recounts what she learned from Prof. John Gardner, with excerpts from her 2009 autobiography, The Blue Sweater.	Bizonline: Students Tackle Electric Car Retrofit Faculty-student research on how to get electric cars rolling.

Job Hunter’s Toolbox Resources and video tips from the MBA Career Management Center.	Research Update Space Junk: What Goes Up Must Come Down Casino Wins Must Triple Losses to Satisfy Gamblers Developing-World Growth	More Faculty News and Research Professors Honored for Teaching Skills Harrison Recognized Six Faculty Named to Endowed Chairs Faculty Publications

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