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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.
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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.
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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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October 23, 2023
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How “Ecopreneurs” Spent Their Summer of Sustainability
Students in the new Stanford Ecopreneurship program spanned the globe to help build climate-focused ventures.
October 20, 2023
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Maker: The “Soul Train” Musical
Producer Richard Gay says keeping a Broadway-bound musical on track is a team effort.
October 19, 2023
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Chief Sustainability Officers Are in It for the Long Haul
Executives focused on sustainability and impact talk about their expanding roles and how collaboration drives their work.
October 18, 2023
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Drew Barvir, MBA ’23: Harnessing AI to Support Youth Mental Health and Safety
For this Stanford Impact Founder Fellow, artificial intelligence will provide a new way to catch early signs of mental health challenges.
October 13, 2023
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Hard Lesson: Learning to Embrace Personal Growth
After trying to help the world’s most vulnerable babies, Jane Chen, MBA ’08, needed to heal her own wounds.
October 11, 2023
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Thilo Braun: MBA ’23: An Electric Approach to Cleaner Skies
Stanford Impact Founder Fellow is developing aviation batteries that could keep the world flying — sustainably.
October 10, 2023
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Office Artifact: Michele Gelfand’s Pickle Costume
When you’re doing serious research, making time for fun is a pretty big dill.
October 09, 2023
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Pathfinder Program Offers Business Education to Undergraduates
Students flock to initial offerings this fall.
September 29, 2023
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Everett Harper, MBA ’99: What Matters to Me Now and Why
“There’s hardly a more complex system than a system of humans.”
September 25, 2023
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Back to Class: Organizational Behavior
To make good decisions, sometimes you need to override your brain’s autopilot.
September 22, 2023
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Five Stanford GSB Students Named 2024 Siebel Scholars
Program honors academic achievement, problem-solving
August 22, 2023
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Kelly Redmond, MS ’23: A Lab-grown Product that Works for People and Planet
Stanford Impact Founder Ecopreneurship Fellow is developing a synthetic alternative to palm oil.
August 14, 2023
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Stanford GSB Dean Leads B-School Delegation to Washington
Meetings at Congress and the White House focused on the future of American business.
August 08, 2023
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Vivek Ramakrishnan, MBA ’23: How AI Could Help Solve the School Literacy Crisis
Stanford Impact Founder Fellow is using artificial intelligence to create a personalized tutor.
August 02, 2023
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Making Change at the Intersection of Business, Government, and Politics
Members of the Government and Politics club share how they plan to effect change in the public sector.
July 27, 2023
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Justin Ziegler, MBA ’23: Aiding Global Development via Cross-Border Transactions
Stanford Impact Founder Fellow aims to supply African businesses with an affordable payment network.
July 11, 2023
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Where There’s No Will, This Company Provides a Way
Two MBA alumni find a new way to encourage charitable giving.
June 21, 2023
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Optimism Is the Theme at Stanford GSB Commencement
Business leader Henry Fernandez lauds the power of “unshakable belief in the future.”
June 19, 2023
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Students Recognize Excellence in Teaching with Three Faculty Awards
Atwell, Dodson, and Skrzypacz honored for their commitment to students.
June 08, 2023
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Changemakers: Making Lives Brighter
Using renewable energy to bring electricity to millions of people
June 06, 2023
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‘Ecopreneurs’ Join Social Entrepreneurs in Expanded Fellowship Program
Stanford Impact Founder prizes honor efforts to address environmental and social issues.
May 31, 2023
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New Program Accelerates Sustainable Solutions through Ecopreneurship
The Stanford Ecopreneurship program offers a set of courses and opportunities that support students in addressing the global climate transition.
May 31, 2023
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Stanford GSB Expands Focus on Business and Sustainability
Bolstered by a partnership with Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, Stanford GSB increases support for resources catalyzing climate solutions.
May 23, 2023
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Catalyst: Removing the Rocks on the Pathway to College
At the College Board, Steve Bumbaugh is all about access.
100 Years of Innovation
Some of the milestones, moments, and memories that define the GSB’s first century
Illustration by Victoria Tentler-Krylov