Browse the articles below to learn more about the impact of gifts to Stanford GSB.
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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.
March 15, 2011
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MBA Class of 1968 Shatters Records, Names Building
The MBA Class of 1968 outdid itself for its 40th reunion when it raised $46.7 million from 82% of the class, enough to name a building in Stanford GSB’s new home at Knight Management Center.
March 15, 2011
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Reunion Giving: A Resounding Success by Every Measure
The MBA Class of 1985 achieved the coveted “Triple Crown” by setting records for reunion attendance, campaign participation and dollars raised.
April 30, 2010
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Classmates Honor Social Innovator
Three friends made a gift to Stanford GSB on the occasion of their 20th reunion to recognize a classmate who has helped improve the lives of nearly two million people.
April 15, 2010
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Couple Honored for Extraordinary Volunteerism
MBA Class of 1982 members Julie Kaufman and her husband, Walter J. Niemasik Jr. received the Stanford Associates Award of Merit last spring, given by the Stanford Alumni Association.
April 15, 2010
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Gifts Help Transform Educational Experience at Stanford GSB
R. Michael Shanahan, AB ’60, MBA ’65, made the single largest gift to Stanford GSB for an endowed fellowship fund from a living donor to establish the R. Michael Shanahan Fellowship.
April 15, 2010
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Vidalakis Family Gives Back with Capital Gift
Nick Vidalakis, MBA ’55, Sloan ’60, PhD ’61, recently rallied his family foundation to make one of its largest gifts, this time to Stanford GSB’s new home, the Knight Management Center.
April 15, 2009
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Alumni Support Collaboration Lab in New Campus
The collaboration laboratory space will be named the NGP Collaboration Lab in recognition of the managing partners of NGP Energy Capital Management LLC.
April 15, 2009
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Class of 2009 Reaches 100% Participation
The MBA Class of 2009 joined the community of annual gift donors by achieving an unprecedented 100% participation in their class gift campaign.
April 15, 2009
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Delivering on Our Vision: A Message from the Dean
Robert L. Joss, Philip H. Knight Professor and Dean, reflects on his time as dean at Stanford GSB.
April 15, 2009
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Professorship Reflects Lifelong Stanford Ties
The Thrive Foundation for Youth Professorship endowed chair was added to Stanford GSB, thanks to the generosity of Robert Eliot King, MBA ’60, and Dorothy J. King.
October 15, 2008
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Alumni Leave Lasting Legacy Through Planned Gifts
Jean and Bob Gee, MBA ’61, chairman of the Stanford Investment Group, created a charitable remainder trust to benefit Stanford GSB.
October 15, 2008
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Gift Emphasizes the Business of Education through Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Louise Bryson, AM ’69 and MBA ’79, and her husband, John, AB ’65, have committed $1 million—$500,000 each to Stanford GSB and Stanford University School of Education.
October 15, 2008
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Honoring One of a Kind: The George G.C. Parker Professorship
George G.C. Parker, the Dean Witter Distinguished Professor of Finance, Emeritus, is the inspiration for a number of colleagues, friends and former students to establish an endowed chair in his honor.
October 15, 2008
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The Center for Entrepreneurial Studies Sparks Bright Ideas
Bruce Dunlevie, MBA ’84, and Mark Jung, MBA ’87, and his wife, Karen recently made generous gifts in support of the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at Stanford GSB.
October 15, 2008
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Volunteering at the GSB is a Family Tradition
Noel Fenton, MBA ’63, and his daughter, Wendy McAdam, MBA ’97, both volunteer their time on the Business School Fund Council.
June 01, 2008
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MBA Class of 2008 Gift Shatters Record: $1.2 Million
At graduation, the MBA Class of 2008’s record-breaking $1.2 million gift to the business school exceeded previous records both in terms of dollars raised and classmates participating.
April 15, 2008
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Alumni and Friends Help Build a Better GSB: The Knight Management Center
Richard Rainwater, MBA ’68, made a $50 million commitment to the school’s new campus if Stanford GSB can raise an additional $50 million by June 2008.
April 15, 2008
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Connecting Through Volunteerism
Robin Reynolds, MBA ’01, has been a non-stop volunteer in many roles within the Stanford GSB community.
April 15, 2008
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Endowed Faculty Position for Social Innovation
Susan Ford Dorsey endowed the Susan Ford Dorsey Faculty Fellow/Scholar Award. The first holder of the award is James M. Patell.
