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March 23, 2012
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Argentine Entrepreneur Makes Campus Gift

Marcos Galperin, MBA ’99, invested in the future of Stanford GSB’s new home, the Knight Management Center, with a $1.5 million gift to name two spaces in the Knight Center.
Marcos Galperin, MBA '99
March 22, 2012
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Couple Endows Faculty Fellow Position for Entrepreneurship in Developing Economies

Katherine August-deWilde, MBA ’75, and David deWilde, Sloan ’84, endowed a chair to support a faculty member working on entrepreneurship in developing economies.
A team of Entrepreneurial Design for Extreme Affordabiilty field tests the RiceRunner, a fertilizer applicator, in Cambodia
March 22, 2012
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Couple Supports Global Priorities

Bob Selig, MBA ’69, and his wife, Meryl, decided to contribute to the Director’s Fund for the Center for Global Business and the Economy, and look forward to participating in CGBE’s continued growth.
March 21, 2012
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Leveraging Matching Funds for Faculty

Thanks to the generosity of the Class of 1968 Matching Fund and Stanford GSB Challenge Fund, alumni and friends could take advantage of the opportunity to make their gifts have even greater impact.
March 20, 2012
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Enriching the Intellectual Life of Stanford GSB

As both a donor and volunteer, Copses, MBA ’86, sees clear benefits in staying connected to Stanford GSB.
Judy and Peter Copses, MBA ’86
March 19, 2012
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Giving to the Dean’s Fund: Advancing a Tradition of Innovation

Jerker Johansson, MBA ’86, and his wife, Stephanie, made a generous commitment to The Dean’s Fund to help the school build on its collective achievements.
March 17, 2012
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Leaving a Mark on the Knight Management Center

Kevin Wells, a high-tech executive with three Stanford degrees, recently invested in the future of Stanford GSB by naming a classroom at the Knight Management Center.
Stacia and Kevin Wells, MBA ’90, with their family.
March 17, 2012
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Planning a Legacy: Encouraging the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

Mark Jung, MBA ’87, joined the Founding Grant Society during The Stanford Challenge, as part of his own personal long-term priorities.
Mark Jung, MBA ’87
March 16, 2012
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Leaders in Annual Giving: Jump-Starting Good Ideas

Bret Hewitt, MBA ’85, is part of the lifeblood of the Leaders in Annual Giving program at Stanford GSB.
March 15, 2012
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50th Reunion Efforts Renew Unique Fellowship

During their 50th reunion, the MBA Class of 1961 endowed a fellowship and thereby established a resource that will provide financial support in perpetuity to generations of deserving students.
MBA Class of 1961 50th Reunion
March 14, 2012
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Establishing a Trust to Support Leadership

Timothy Sullivan, MBA ’89, established the $1 million Timothy and Susanne Sullivan Family Charitable Lead Trust in 2008, creating a “win-win” situation.
Timothy Sullivan, MBA '89
March 01, 2012
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Stanford Launches Institute to Alleviate Poverty

Robert King, MBA ’60, and his wife, Dottie, have committed $150 million to create the Stanford Institute for Innovation in Developing Economies, housed at Stanford GSB.
Robert and Dottie King, MBA ’60
March 01, 2012
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The Success of The Stanford Challenge

In 2012, Stanford University concluded an unprecedented five-year campaign that positioned the school to address a range of challenges in the global economy.
Knight Management Center
April 30, 2011
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Laying the Foundation: A Legacy for the Future

Reflections on the generosity of our alumni and friends, and their help in building the Knight Management Center.
The dedication ceremony for the Knight Management Center
April 29, 2011
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Knight Management Center Open For Business

The new home for Stanford GSB opened its doors April 29 with a dedication and open house that drew thousands.
March 15, 2011
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Alumnus Draws from Personal Experience in Endowing Fellowship

Christopher Li, MBA ’90, and his wife Constance, decided to establish the Christopher and Constance Li Fellowship Fund to support students at Stanford GSB.
March 15, 2011
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Enhancing Leadership: Eli Lilly and the Partnership for Diversity Fellowship Program

Eli Lilly and Company recently renewed its longstanding commitment to the Charles P. Bonini Partnership for Diversity Fellowship Program.
Aja Edmond, MBA Class of 2012
March 15, 2011
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Family Gift Honors a Mother's Inspiration

Kevin J. O’Donohue, MBA ’87, and his wife, Laura, honor his mother by making a gift to the Knight Management Center, and dedicating a named space to her in the Bass Center.
Kevin J. O’Donohue, MBA ’87
March 15, 2011
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Honoring a Legend: The James C. Van Horne Professorship

James C. Van Horne, the A.P. Giannini Professor of Banking and Finance, Emeritus, is the inspiration for colleagues, friends, and former students to establish an endowed chair in his honor.
Professor Emeritus James C. Van Horne
March 15, 2011
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Innovating for Emerging Markets

Through the generosity of Marko Dimitrijevic, MBA ’85, Stanford GSB is able to place even greater focus in the study of emerging markets with the establishment of the Emerging Markets Innovation Fund.
Marko Dimitrijevic, MBA ’85