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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 29, 2026
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The AI Boom Hasn’t Stopped U.S. Companies from Hiring Cheap Offshore Labor, and Overseas Call Center Employment Is Still Skyrocketing
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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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July 01, 2016
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Facilities Projects Manager Barbara Firpo Celebrates 50 Years at Stanford GSB
Of the nine deans who have led Stanford Graduate School of Business, Barbara Firpo has worked with all but two of them.
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.
June 09, 2016
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Reflections from East Africa
Following the launch of Stanford Seed East Africa, participants, staff and faculty share their thoughts and impressions.
June 02, 2016
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Meet the New Dean of Stanford GSB
Jonathan Levin will become dean of the Stanford Graduate School of Business in September.
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
May 12, 2016
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CEO Hopes for Big Impact
Dinesh Tembhekar, managing director of Lean Energy Solutions, shares his hopes as he prepares to join the inaugural cohort of the Seed Transformation Program in East Africa.
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.
March 04, 2016
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Dean Emeritus Arjay Miller Celebrates 100 Years
On March 4, 2016, Stanford GSB marked the 100th birthday of the dean who created the nation’s first Public Management Program.
February 16, 2016
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Economics Professor Robert Wilson Honored With the BBVA Foundation 2016 Frontiers of Knowledge Award
His research on market design, pricing, negotiation, and related topics concerning industrial organization and information economics broke new ground.
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 08, 2016
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2015–16 Electives Balance Academic Rigor with Real-World Relevance
More than 150 unique elective courses offered this year; offerings continually refreshed with new perspectives, lecturers, and ideas.
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.
October 30, 2015
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Stanford Introduces New Executive Program For Health Care Leaders Seeking to Reinvent Patient Care
The Innovative Health Care Leader: From Design Thinking to Personal Leadership Executive Program is a groundbreaking academic partnership between Stanford’s schools of business and medicine.
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.
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 31, 2015
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Stanford Ignite Invites Applications for Bangalore Program January to March 2016
Applications due by 29 September 2015. Partial scholarships available.
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.
July 07, 2015
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Jim Van Horne Teaching the Core Once Again
Legendary professor emeritus returns to teach core finance course.
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.
100 Years of Innovation
Some of the milestones, moments, and memories that define the GSB’s first century
Illustration by Victoria Tentler-Krylov