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Stanford GSB Graduates Its 100th Class of Leaders
Laurene Powell Jobs, MBA ’91, addressed the Class of 2026 at this year’s commencement ceremony.
Stanford Leadership Institute Focuses on Navigating an Increasingly Complex World
With foundational support from Diane and Andreas Halvorsen, MBA ’90, and other donors, the Stanford Leadership Institute will equip leaders to navigate the forces reshaping business and society.
Community Spotlights
Students
From Malta to Stanford GSB, Two Sisters Embrace ‘The Culture of Possibility’
The global path to an MBA includes inspiration, connection, and community.
Faculty
Learning to Be Better at Being Human
Professor Brian Lowery and lecturer Matt Abrahams discuss the environment leaders create and the importance of self-awareness.
Alumni
Pivot: Taking a Break Without Quitting the Race
After a career pause, Neha Ruch, MBA ’14, set out to give modern motherhood a much-needed rebrand.
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September 27, 2026
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The Predictive Enterprise: How Realigning Incentives Can Accelerate Procurement
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Invested with Purpose: Insights from Stanford GSB Investors
Alumni investors talk about their journeys, measuring impact, and what it takes to succeed.
Spurring Startup Success: Celebrating Thirty Years of CES
Since 1996, the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies has offered valuable learning experiences, serving as an important source of talent for the startup ecosystem.
Celebrating Our Centennial
Celebrating 100 years of community through connecting, learning, and coming together.
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April 25, 2022
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Business and Government: Power and Engagement in the 21st-Century World
A new course pushes students (and instructors and guests) to question their assumptions and confront real-world challenges.
April 22, 2022
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Maker: Jason Mayden
Designer and entrepreneur Jason Mayden, MS ’11, finds inspiration at the junction of science and art.
April 18, 2022
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Listen Up: “Podcases” Offer a New Way to Learn
Audio versions of case studies get high marks from students.
April 11, 2022
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Changemaker: Design as a Lifestyle, Design as a Doorway
How inspiration and insight converge on the path to great products.
April 04, 2022
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Agents of Change: MBA and MSx Students Earn Impact Awards
Prizes recognize leadership in addressing social, environmental issues.
March 31, 2022
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Hard Lesson: When a Smart Conversation Is the Wrong Conversation
Andy Laats, MBA ’97, recalls Nixon’s dilemma: How to grow without bailing on its core partners
March 25, 2022
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Women in Management Students Reflect on the Question “Who Inspires You and Why?”
“I am inspired by women whose voices, once found, never again fall silent.”
March 23, 2022
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Alex Tonelli, MBA ’11: What Matters to Me Now and Why
“People wrote me off as a kid from a broken home. I owe it to the people who invested in me to impact the lives of others.”
March 18, 2022
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Office Artifact: Claudia Allende’s Rongorongo Tablets
An artwork from Rapa Nui is a reminder of the importance of leaving home to learn about the world.
March 17, 2022
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How Stanford Students Mobilized to Help Ukraine and Promote Dialogue About the Crisis
The Russian invasion prompted a flurry of humanitarian initiatives organized from a Stanford GSB residence.
March 10, 2022
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Theresia Gouw to Deliver 2022 Commencement Speech
Leading investor and Stanford GSB volunteer tabbed to give address.
February 18, 2022
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Members of the Black Business Student Association Reflect on Black History Month
MBA students answer the question, “What does Black History mean to you?”
January 28, 2022
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Abdulhamid Haidar, MBA ’21: A Math Chatbot Bridges the Digital Divide
Social Innovation Fellow aims to address the learning crisis for students with little or no internet access.
December 13, 2021
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10 Memorable Photos from 2021
A few moments that caught your attention this year.
December 03, 2021
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Can Childcare Be Fixed? These Students Went Looking for Solutions
Two MBA students spent a year surveying parents, executives, and policymakers about our “unprecedented childcare crisis.”
November 19, 2021
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Conference Highlights Need for US-China Collaboration
Panel at economic forum discusses climate change, financial technology as key areas of mutual interest.
November 18, 2021
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A Pandemic Cookbook Serves up a Recipe for Community
A delicious side project brings busy students together to share stories about food.
November 09, 2021
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Ted McKlveen, MBA ’21: Cutting Emissions in Heavy-Duty Transport
Determined to address climate change with hydrogen-powered vehicles.
November 08, 2021
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Redefining the Narrative: First-Generation/Low-Income Students Share Their Paths
Members of the FLI Club on what it means to be part of the Stanford GSB community.
November 04, 2021
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Back to Class: Managing Groups and Teams
Squad game: New MBA students get a crash course in decision-making under pressure.
November 03, 2021
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Digital Currency Needs Regulation, Says Treasury Official
Webinar hosted by Darrell Duffie discusses the risks and importance of the stablecoin market.
October 25, 2021
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New Alumni Director: Times Have Changed, and We Must, Too
Renee Hirschberg wants to hear what alumni need now, and how Stanford GSB can help.
October 20, 2021
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The Women of the Class of ’72 Look Back, Nearly 50 Years Later
Enrolling at Stanford GSB at the height of the women’s movement was an inflection point for both the students and the school.
October 11, 2021
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Stanford Economist Guido Imbens Wins Nobel in Economic Sciences
Guido W. Imbens shares the Nobel Prize for his contributions to the analysis of causal relationships.
100 Years of Innovation
Some of the milestones, moments, and memories that define the GSB’s first century
Illustration by Victoria Tentler-Krylov