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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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August 30, 2017
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“The Only Time You Must Not Fail is the Last Time You Try”
Nike’s Philip Knight, MBA ’62, talks with Stanford GSB Dean Jonathan Levin and alumni at an intimate Q&A.
August 07, 2017
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Taking a Deep Dive Into the Future
Two new committees study long-range shifts in faculty research and management education.
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.
June 01, 2017
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Meet Stanford GSB’s New Admissions Director
Kirsten Moss shares her thoughts on leadership, how to pick the best applicants, and the future of business school admissions.
May 24, 2017
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Stanford GSB Recognizes Student Leaders Committed to Social Change
Next generation of social innovators honored with Stanford Impact Leader Fellowship.
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.
April 12, 2017
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Alleviating Childhood Malnutrition in India
Researchers collaborate with the Indian government to provide children with fortified rice in an effort to reduce alarming rates of anemia and malnutrition.
April 06, 2017
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Alleviating Poverty in Africa and Indonesia Through Sustainable Palm Oil Production
Helping guide transformation of the global palm oil sector by developing strategies to sustain industry growth while enhancing rural incomes, alleviating poverty, and reducing tropical deforestation.
March 22, 2017
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Kirsten Moss Named New Assistant Dean and Director of MBA Admissions and Financial Aid
Moss, an MBA admissions veteran, will advance the Stanford Graduate School of Business’ mission as it connects with the next generation of business leaders.
February 27, 2017
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David Kreps: Master of Economic Modeling
A recent two-day symposium celebrated the depth and breadth of impact by faculty member David Kreps in choice theory, finance, game theory, economics.
January 09, 2017
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The Elevator Pitch
Inside Stanford GSB’s ambitious venture to lift people out of poverty.
December 20, 2016
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Stanford Ignite Celebrates 10 Years
About 125 past participants of Stanford Ignite lit up the Stanford GSB campus at Alumni Weekend.
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.
November 01, 2016
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A Driver of Innovation, Stanford’s Flagship Executive Program Innovates Itself
A leading program to train executives to drive change in their organizations, Stanford’s flagship SEP itself underwent changes this year.
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.
August 25, 2016
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Introducing the New Program Finder and Executive Education Website
This redesigned site makes it easy to discover and connect with Stanford Graduate School of Business programs.
August 24, 2016
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Solving Problems for a Nigerian Health Care Company
Stanford Seed Intern Mai Tran’s talents and adaptability are put to the test as she develops a plan to introduce peritoneal dialysis to Nigeria.
August 16, 2016
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An Interview With the New Stanford GSB Dean
Jonathan Levin talks auction theory, business education, and dinner-table economics.
100 Years of Innovation
Some of the milestones, moments, and memories that define the GSB’s first century
Illustration by Victoria Tentler-Krylov