Giving News & Stories

Browse the articles below to learn more about the impact of gifts to Stanford GSB.

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June 11, 2020
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Stanford GSB Fellowships Recognize Students Driving Social Impact

Student innovators are honored for working toward meaningful social and global progress.
Students working together. Credit: Elena Zhukova
March 13, 2020
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Karin Underwood, MBA ’19: Health Coaching for People with Medicaid

With CoachMe, Stanford’s Social Innovation Fellow aims to use technology-supported coaching to help low-income people reach their health goals and reduce ER visits.
Karin Underwood, MBA ’19. Credit: Stacy Gieken
March 10, 2020
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Bridging the Pay Gap for Social Impact Interns

Stanford GSB students explore nonprofit and government work with the help of Social Management Immersion Fellowships.
A flight operator in Rwanda recovering a Zip (Zipline’s name for the drone vehicles used to make deliveries) after returning from making a delivery at a hospital. Credit: Cj Bernstein
October 28, 2019
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Golub Capital Social Impact Lab Aims to Enhance Social Sector Effectiveness

The recently launched lab aims to support and guide innovation in the social sector.
Three individuals brainstorming over a computer, laughing. Credit: Elena Zhukova
October 10, 2017
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Making Social Innovation Competitive for Business Students

SMIF fellowships support students who look to use their management skills for social good.
Yi Zuang, MBA ’18 (second in from the left) and the Brigaid team.|Winter Caplanson
June 29, 2017
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Muhammad Mustafa, MS ’17: An On-Ramp for Pakistan’s Illiterate Workers

Armed with an education, this 2017 Social Innovation Fellow gives less-fortunate compatriots the tools to find jobs online and leave poverty behind.
2017 SIF Fellow Muhammad Mustafa | Stacy Geiken
June 23, 2017
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Stanford ACT Celebrates 30 Years of Pro Bono Impact

Hundreds of Stanford MBA volunteers donate more than $3 million of consulting value annually.
ACT volunteers | Stacy Geiken Photography
June 21, 2017
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Advice to Class of 2017: “Life is a Team Sport”

Stanford Graduate School of Business alumna Penny Pritzker and Dean Levin send graduates off to launch careers of meaning and impact.
Penny Pritzker, MBA/JD ’85 | Saul Bromberger
June 06, 2017
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Ben Liu, MBA ’07, and Aya Nakajima, MBA ’07: Finding Tough Love and True Love in B-School

The struggles to meet leaders’ standards and speak teammates’ language pay off. So do study trips.
Ben Liu, MBA '07, Ema Liu-Nakajima, and Aya Nakajima, MBA '07 | ToniBird Photography
May 24, 2017
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Stanford GSB Recognizes Student Leaders Committed to Social Change

Next generation of social innovators honored with Stanford Impact Leader Fellowship.
MBA student Jenna Nicholas | Stacy Geiken
May 22, 2017
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2017 Arbuckle Award Honors John Donahoe, MBA ’86

The recent award dinner also celebrated the generosity of fellowship donors whose gifts financially support Stanford GSB students.
Stanford GSB Dean Jonathan Levin pins 2017 Arbuckle Award recipient John Donahoe, MBA '86. | Stacy Geiken
February 27, 2017
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David Kreps: Master of Economic Modeling

A recent two-day symposium celebrated the depth and breadth of impact by faculty member David Kreps in choice theory, finance, game theory, economics.
David Krep | Pamela Lau
April 07, 2016
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2016 Arbuckle Award Honoree Laura Esserman Has Been “Changed for Good”

Since 1968, Stanford GSB has recognized lifelong achievement in management, leadership, and community service with the Ernest C. Arbuckle Award.
2016 Arbuckle Award Honoree Laura Esserman Has Been “Changed for Good”
April 01, 2015
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Introducing the Updated Stanford GSB Alumni Site

The redesigned site makes it easier for alumni to stay connected, share passions, and use the school’s career and recruiting services.
New Alumni Website
May 30, 2013
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Generosity Honors Leaders in Social Change

Two members of the MBA Class of 2013 were recently honored for their dedication to caring for the world’s poor.
February 06, 2013
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Couple Funds Program to Support Social Innovation Ventures

Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murty, both MBA ’06, support the Center for Social Innovation at Stanford GSB.
February 01, 2013
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Alumna Supports Stanford GSB’s Vision for Change Through Annual Giving

With Pam Brewster’s help, the MBA Class of 1987 raised over $8 million and set a new participation record of 87% for their 25th reunion campaign.
January 01, 2013
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Investor Bets on Business Students

Susan and George Matelich, MBA ’82, establish a $1 million fund for fellowships at Stanford GSB to support aspiring scholars.
Susan and George Matelich, MBA '82
March 25, 2012
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Investing in Faculty Ideas: The Robert A. and Elizabeth R. Jeffe Professorship

Robert, MBA ’74, and Elizabeth Jeffe endowed the Robert A. and Elizabeth R. Jeffe Professorship at Stanford GSB to support and encourage faculty members working in developing countries and healthcare.
Robert A., MBA ’74, and Elizabeth R. Jeffe
March 24, 2012
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Couple Carries on the Fellowship Tradition Aided by Matching Fund

Sara and Bob Lumpkins, MBA ’68, established The GSB Fellowship Matching Fund to encourage other alumni and friends to make their own commitments.