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August 03, 2017
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Jenna Nicholas, MBA ’17: Investing the Effort to Understand Marginalized Communities’ Funding Needs
Impact Experience, the 2017 Social Innovation Fellow’s latest venture, uses the power of local knowledge to help plan effective, caring partnerships.
August 01, 2017
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Social Innovation Fellow Creates Jobs App for People With Low Literacy
Muhammad Mustafa, MS ’17, will use icons and audio to help illiterate workers communicate, Forbes reports.
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.
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.
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.
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.
June 02, 2017
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From Conflict to Connection: Stanford Students Step Outside Their Comfort Zone
In the aftermath of the U.S. presidential election, a workshop series was launched to help students move beyond political conflict.
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.
January 09, 2017
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The Elevator Pitch
Inside Stanford GSB’s ambitious venture to lift people out of poverty.
November 16, 2016
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All-Time High Salaries for Stanford MBA Class of 2016
The 2016 Employment Report points to a strong market for Stanford MBA graduates and salaries that surpassed last year’s all-time high.
October 24, 2016
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Ronnie Washington, MBA ’16: New Financial Platform Onward Is a Saving Grace for America’s Working Poor
The 2016 Social Innovation Fellow helps people set aside paycheck money and access credit, affording them emergency funds and a sense of control.
June 30, 2016
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Mary Barra: What Every B-School Graduate Should Know
The CEO of General Motors shares leadership lessons she’s learned along the way.
May 23, 2016
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Military Service Appreciation Dinner Recognizes Timothy P. Sullivan, MBA ’89 for Service and Leadership
Annual dinner honors military service and recognizes contributions of key alums, faculty, and students.
May 20, 2016
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Good Leaders Embrace Their Imperfections
Stanford GSB Voices: Onsu Natalie Wegner, MSx ’16
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.
February 11, 2016
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Jason Mayden, MS ’11: Scoring Victories With Nike’s Jordan Brand and With Stanford
After fulfilling a childhood dream, a designer learns about vulnerability, confidence, and professional growth once he decides to run with the fast pack.
February 01, 2016
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General Motors Chairman and CEO Mary Barra to Address 2016 Stanford GSB Graduates
Stanford GSB Alum to return for annual ceremony to honor graduates.
November 02, 2015
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Don Ritchey, Sloan ’64: Leaving Behind Academia, Delivering an Academic Legacy
A student takes the fruits of his ‘best year ever’ back to the workplace, but he, and his family, can’t stay away from Stanford.
August 25, 2015
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‘Aulani Wilhelm, MS ’14: Raising a Glass to More Clean Water, Less Plastic Waste
Born in Hawai‘i, with strong ties to the ocean, the 2014 Social Innovation Fellow sees a host of advantages to Island Water’s local processing plans.
August 11, 2015
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Gary Mao, MBA ’15: B2B Income-Boosters for Craftspeople in India
Mao, a 2015 Social Innovation Fellow, explains his TOTO Express venture.
August 01, 2015
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Bay Area Ridge Trail Council Revises its Outreach Strategy to Overcome Funding Cuts
Anticipating a major donor’s funding would end soon, BARTC turned to Stanford ACT to revise its marketing plan.
July 17, 2015
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Heejae Lim, MBA ’15: Texting to Engage Schoolchildren’s Parents
Lim, a 2015 Social Innovation Fellow, explains her TalkingPoints venture.
July 16, 2015
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Gayatri Datar, MBA ’14: A Down-to-Earth Route to Healthier Floors in Rwanda
A 2014 Social Innovation Fellow launches EarthEnable to reduce illness — and bolster spirits — by replacing dirt with affordable local materials.
June 17, 2015
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Tom Steyer Encourages 2015 Stanford GSB Graduates to “Be Open”
Annual diploma ceremony celebrates graduates degrees, certificates and awards.
