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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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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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The Success of The Stanford Challenge
In 2012, Stanford University concluded an unprecedented five-year campaign that positioned the school to address a range of challenges in the global economy.
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 27, 2011
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Charles T. Horngren, Management Accounting Pioneer: 1926–2011
A well-loved member of the Stanford community, Charles Horngren is credited with pioneering modern-day management accounting.
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.
September 01, 2011
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Class Taught by Real World Crisis Managers
Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and British Labour Party member David Miliband teaching Crisis Management on the World Stage class.
August 11, 2011
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Stanford Executive Education Course: Hands-on with JetBlue
Applications open for the Customer-Focused Innovation executive education program which includes a collaborative exercise with JetBlue.
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.
June 23, 2011
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Development Economist Gerald M. Meier Remembered
A leading figure in the evolution of development economics who authored books on the subject well into his eighties, Gerald M. Meier has died.
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 06, 2011
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Anat Admati Named to FDIC Systemic Resolution Advisory Committee
The finance professor will advise on issues related to Congressional Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
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.
May 18, 2011
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Alumni Take the Public Education Challenge
A number of Stanford GSB alumni have taken on the challenge and are using their business acumen to help improve public education.
May 15, 2011
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Three Faculty Honored With New Academic Chair Titles
Seenu Srinivasan, Larry Wein, and David Kreps are appointed to new chairs.
April 29, 2011
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Knight Management Center Open For Business
The new home for Stanford GSB opened its doors April 29 with a dedication and open house that drew thousands.
April 15, 2011
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Stanford Graduate School of Business Opens its New Home
The $345 million Knight Management Center will enable innovative curriculum in one of the world's most sustainable business school facilities.
April 11, 2011
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New Student Company Gets Growers More Buck for the Bean
Three enterprising Stanford GSB MBA students make a significant difference in the world before they even graduate.
March 15, 2011
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Family Gift Honors a Mother's Inspiration
Kevin J. O’Donohue, MBA ’87, and his wife, Laura, honor his mother by making a gift to the Knight Management Center, and dedicating a named space to her in the Bass Center.
March 15, 2011
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Honoring a Legend: The James C. Van Horne Professorship
James C. Van Horne, the A.P. Giannini Professor of Banking and Finance, Emeritus, is the inspiration for colleagues, friends, and former students to establish an endowed chair in his honor.
March 15, 2011
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Innovating for Emerging Markets
Through the generosity of Marko Dimitrijevic, MBA ’85, Stanford GSB is able to place even greater focus in the study of emerging markets with the establishment of the Emerging Markets Innovation Fund.
100 Years of Innovation
Some of the milestones, moments, and memories that define the GSB’s first century
Illustration by Victoria Tentler-Krylov