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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
January 28, 2012
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Environmental Sustainability Drives Student Interest in Farming
Sustainability now also means treating farmworkers well, an avocado grower tells MBA students interested in food and agriculture resource management.
December 17, 2011
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Executive Challenge: Bringing the Boardroom into the Classroom
Stanford MBA students face off with alumni in day-long simulation designed to test their ability to deal with real-world business issues.
October 15, 2011
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A Historic Nonprofit Reaches Out to ACT
David Lewis, the long-time head of Save the Bay, felt the upcoming 50th anniversary of the organization was a good time to update Save the Bay’s strategic plan.
October 12, 2011
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Five Stanford GSB Alumni Recognized for Outstanding Volunteer Service
The John W. Gardner Volunteer Leadership Award was awarded to the five alumni for their volunteer efforts.
July 04, 2011
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Brenden Millstein, MBA/MS ’10: Combating Climate Change on Multiple Fronts
The 2011 Social Innovation Fellow’s Carbon Lighthouse Association enables consumers to put power plants’ ‘pollution permits’ out of commission.
July 01, 2011
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"Closer Look" Series Examines Hot Topics in Corporate Governance
Case studies explore governance challenges at top companies and myths surrounding board practices.
June 11, 2011
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Allison Tells Grads to Follow Personal Compass
Herb Allison (MBA '71) offered advice to the graduating Class of 2011 at Stanford GSB's June 11 commencement ceremony.
June 11, 2011
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Graduation Speech by Herb Allison, MBA '71
Stanford Graduate School of Business Diploma Ceremony
June 06, 2011
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Stanford GSB Awards $160,000
Two 2011 Social Innovation Fellows focus on environment and international development.
June 01, 2011
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Kwabena Amporful, MBA ’08: Train, Teach, Repeat — Developing Teacher Capacity in Ghana
INTED’s founder, a 2011 Social Innovation Fellow, creates a self-sustaining way to instruct educators and improve crucial student outcomes.
