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An Astronaut Lands at Stanford GSB
From flying fighter jets to floating in space, he’s learning to lead in any atmosphere.
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.
Community Spotlights
Alumni
Krish Mehta, MBA ’24: Extracting Mountains of Value from Coal Ash
His startup turns industrial waste from coal into materials critical for construction, agriculture, and powering the AI revolution.
Faculty
Office Artifact: Erica Plambeck’s Miniature Rickshaw
“You have to look at the whole system. We have to pursue market-based solutions because they can be faster.”
Staff
Julien Yarker Joins Stanford GSB as Associate Dean of Executive Education
An innovative leader, Yarker brings an international perspective to his new role.
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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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September 17, 2025
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A Century of Impact
In this Centennial podcast episode, Stanford GSB faculty reflect on the ideas, values, and community that have defined the school.
September 16, 2025
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Then and Now
To picture how the GSB has changed (and stayed the same), we recreated some classic campus shots — with a modern twist.
September 15, 2025
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Class Nopes: Six Fictional Stanford GSB Grads
A soap opera heartthrob, a Silicon Valley dealmaker, and other fantasy MBAs
September 15, 2025
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James C. “Jim” Van Horne, a Pillar of Stanford GSB, Dies at Age 90
A legacy of knowledge, mentorship, and inspiration
September 11, 2025
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Stanford GSB’s PhD Alumni by the Numbers
Since 1931, more than 1,100 people have earned doctoral degrees at Stanford GSB.
September 10, 2025
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Introducing the “GSB at 100” Podcast
A new podcast series features faculty, alumni, students, and staff reflecting on what makes Stanford GSB special.
September 09, 2025
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Circling Back on 70 Years of Impactful Buzzwords
A deep dive into the business buzzwords that have popped up at Stanford GSB
September 02, 2025
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We Asked Our Community What Makes Stanford GSB Stand Out
Faculty and alumni contemplate the past, present, and future of the business school.
August 19, 2025
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Back to Class: Investment Management and Entrepreneurial Finance
Jack McDonald created a master class on investing that’s still paying dividends nearly 60 years later.
August 12, 2025
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Hands-On Learning
In Stanford GSB’s early days, the top industry for alums centered around the factory floor.
August 12, 2025
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Stanford LEAD Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary
The online program extends the Stanford GSB experience to promising leaders, helping them keep pace with a changing world.
August 07, 2025
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Flocking Around Art
This statue has had a bird’s-eye view of over half a century of Stanford GSB history.
August 07, 2025
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Office Artifact: George G.C. Parker’s 1977 GSB Yearbook Cover
A yearbook cover sparks memories for this Stanford GSB finance professor.
June 19, 2025
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Stanford GSB Celebrates Another Class of “Pioneers” During Its Centennial Year
Akshata Murty and Rishi Sunak, both MBA ’06, addressed the Class of 2025 at this year’s commencement ceremony
June 16, 2025
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Get to Know Stanford GSB Dean Sarah A. Soule
Professor Soule reflects on her professional journey, her research on leadership, and becoming dean during the school’s Centennial year.
June 13, 2025
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From Ambiguity to Nuance: Ethics in Practice
At the second annual Kreps Symposium, scholars gathered to explore how academic institutions can best prepare future leaders for the moral complexity of our times.
June 13, 2025
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Students Recognize Outstanding Faculty with 2025 Teaching Awards
Four Stanford GSB faculty members in MBA, MSx, and PhD programs were honored
June 11, 2025
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Inventive, Impactful, and AI-Driven: Students Showcase Bold Ideas at Demo Day 2025
Stanford graduate students present ventures that utilize technology and creativity to address real-world problems.
June 02, 2025
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Center for Social Innovation Honors Students Planning Impact Careers
Five Stanford Impact Leader award winners take on social and environmental issues.
May 28, 2025
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Joseph Kao, MS ’24: Making the Electrical Grid More Sustainable
His startup produces AI-informed sensors that extend lifetime and maximize resiliency for aging power infrastructure systems
May 28, 2025
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Meghan Wood, MBA/MS ’23: Solar Energy That’s Accessible to All
Creating affordable modular systems that are easy to install, helping low-to-middle households take control of their power and reduce their electricity bills.
May 28, 2025
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Stanford Empowers Graduates to Change the World with Impact Founder Awards
A breadth of projects targeting social and environmental challenges
May 02, 2025
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A Byte-Sized History of Technology at Stanford GSB
Nine decades of upgrades, from punch cards to PCs and vacuum tubes to GPUs
May 02, 2025
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Hard Lesson: Trust Your Gut and Take the Shot
How coach Kate Paye, JD/MBA ’03, made the career pivot that would bring her back to Stanford.
100 Years of Innovation
Some of the milestones, moments, and memories that define the GSB’s first century
Illustration by Victoria Tentler-Krylov