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November 02, 2016
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2016 John Bates Clark Medalist Among New Faculty at Stanford GSB

This fall, the Stanford Graduate School of Business welcomed six new professors — including the 2016 winner of the prestigious John Bates Clark award, Yuliy Sannikov — and 11 lecturers.
A window reflection at Stanford | Elena Zhukova
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.
Ronnie Washington, MBA ’16 and Rajan Patel, MBA ’16
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.
Mary Barra | Saul Bromberger
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.
Tim Sullivan, MBA ’89 | Stacy Geiken
May 20, 2016
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Good Leaders Embrace Their Imperfections

Stanford GSB Voices: Onsu Natalie Wegner, MSx ’16
Onsu Natalie Wegner, MSx ’16
April 29, 2016
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Dean Emeritus Robert Joss Receives Australia’s Highest Honor

In an April 15 ceremony, Stanford GSB Dean Emeritus Robert Joss, Sloan ’66, Stanford MBA ’67, PhD ’70, was honored with Australia’s equivalent of knighthood.
Dean Emeritus Robert Joss and his wife Betty.
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 06, 2016
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Learning Top-Level Lessons at a Transaction-Processing Firm in Ghana

Stanford Seed intern Ronnie Washington learns what it really means to be an entrepreneur while helping a Ghana-based company grow.
Ronnie Washington was awarded $110,000 as a Stanford Social Innovation Fellow to build his social enterprise,
March 25, 2016
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20th Annual Latino Leadership Banquet Celebrates GSB Diversity, Influence

Event honored Fran Maier, MBA ’89, and highlighted recent research on Latino entrepreneurship.
Fran Maier, MBA '89 | Stacy Geiken
March 15, 2016
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Black Business Students Association, Alumni Celebrate Empowerment at Annual Gala

Annual gala unites student group and Black alumni chapter to celebrate diversity, impact of students and alumni.
Daryn Dodson accepts award from Kathryn Leary, MBA ’77. | Stacy Geiken
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.
 Jason Mayden, Sloan ’11
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.
Mary Barra
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.
Don Ritchey, Sharon Ritchey (Don's wife), and their granddaughters
October 06, 2015
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Stanford GSB Welcomes New Faculty to Enrich, Broaden its Educational Experience

New faculty and lecturers offer unique perspectives and experience to augment program offerings.
Stanford GSB Welcomes New Faculty to Enrich, Broaden its Educational Experience
September 08, 2015
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Joice Toyota, MBA/MAEd ’15: New Leaders for Brazil’s Public Sector

Toyota, a 2015 Social Innovation Fellow, explains her Vetor Brasil venture.
Joice Toyota, MBA/MEd ’15, founder of Vetor Brasil
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.
‘Aulani Wilhelm, MS ’14, founder of Island Water
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.
Gary Mao, MBA ’15, Founder of TOTO Express
August 03, 2015
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A Pioneering Senior Services Organization Needs Help Envisioning a Future

Peninsula Volunteers, Inc (PVI) asked ACT to help them develop a viable business plan for their Little House Senior Activity Center.
A plaque that reads: In gratitude to the Stanford Alumni Consulting Team - Sean Bandarkar, John Carlson, Win Derman, Deirdre Noris, Linda Schuck, Bob Stevens, Fred Thieman - March, 2015
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.
A mountain biker smiles as she rides down a hill.
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.
Heejae Lim, MBA ’15, founder of TalkingPoints
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.
July 01, 2015
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Global Fellows Export Leadership

A new program attracts global MBA candidates.
Jeff Skoll and Kudzi Chikumbu
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.
Tom Steyer, MBA ’83
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