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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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November 01, 2016
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A Driver of Innovation, Stanford’s Flagship Executive Program Innovates Itself
A leading program to train executives to drive change in their organizations, Stanford’s flagship SEP itself underwent changes this year.
October 24, 2016
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Ronnie Washington, MBA ’16: New Financial Platform Onward Is a Saving Grace for America’s Working Poor
The 2016 Social Innovation Fellow helps people set aside paycheck money and access credit, affording them emergency funds and a sense of control.
August 25, 2016
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Introducing the New Program Finder and Executive Education Website
This redesigned site makes it easy to discover and connect with Stanford Graduate School of Business programs.
August 24, 2016
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Solving Problems for a Nigerian Health Care Company
Stanford Seed Intern Mai Tran’s talents and adaptability are put to the test as she develops a plan to introduce peritoneal dialysis to Nigeria.
August 16, 2016
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An Interview With the New Stanford GSB Dean
Jonathan Levin talks auction theory, business education, and dinner-table economics.
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.
100 Years of Innovation
Some of the milestones, moments, and memories that define the GSB’s first century
Illustration by Victoria Tentler-Krylov